At Rabbit, a brand new tasting-menu spot in New York’s East Village, there gained’t be any rabbit on the menu. In truth, there gained’t be any animal merchandise in any respect. Moderately, the $75 menu will function 13 programs of seasonal uncooked, vegan dishes.
The 12-seat restaurant is the brainchild of Ravi DeRossi, who oversees the plant-based restaurant group Overthrow Hospitality. It’ll be led by head chef Xila Caudillo, who ate a raw-food eating regimen when she was youthful, according to Eater NY. As such, she is aware of her away round uncooked components, and those at Rabbit are utilized in a inventive but approachable approach.
Carta di Musica
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Caudillo’s opening menu contains a variety of vegan standbys, reminiscent of gazpacho (right here made with watermelon, strawberry and tomato) and hummus (with cherries, harissa and sumac). Nevertheless it additionally has some barely uncommon choices as properly. For instance, there’s an al pastor—usually made with pork—with pineapple and walnuts. And a “Milk” course lists saffron, sea moss and rosewater as components.
The drinks at Rabbit can be simply as vital because the meals. Caudillo wished to function Latinx producers on the menu, so the wine checklist consists of bottles from Latinx-owned and -operated vineyards. The cocktail program, led by Sother Teague of Amor Y Amargo, will serve up low- and no-ABV specials, with an emphasis on fresh-pressed juices and infused waters.
A peek on the place setting
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So far as the vibe, Rabbit isn’t making an attempt to be an uptight fine-dining spot. The title of the restaurant is partly a reference to the rabbit gap in Alice in Wonderland, and poems and drawings adorn the menu that diners can be offered with. There’s additionally no devoted servers on employees. As an alternative, workers such because the sous chef Lauren “Lo” Serrano and the overall supervisor Katy Clean will carry meals and drinks to visitors, lending a convivial and communal ambiance to the house.
Quickly after opening, Rabbit can be accompanied by a sister vegan dessert and wine bar, The Fragile Flour. Till then, you’ll be capable of benefit from the blackberry and lemon tart on Rabbit’s menu.
Rabbit is open Wednesday by means of Sunday, with seatings at 6 p.m. and eight:30 p.m.
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