Chef/Owner
Tom Colicchio, Executive Chef
John Schaefer and Pastry Chef Michelle Antonishek
cook from the heart with a memorable blend of
bold flavors and elegant refinement. The cooking
is seasonal and the menus change often.
The food at Gramercy Tavern have always been extraordinary.
Gorgeous first class Eastsider serving extravagant
American under the leadership of chef Tom Colicchio,
His extraordinary use of luxurious ingredients
can be vividly seen in his dishes. Coliccio’s
culinary charm and maturity displays seductive
flavor combinations. Attentive service and elegant
setting makes this place one of New York top notch.
The aroma of grilled meat and the sound of conversation
welcome visitors to this iconic Union Square eatery,
the best from restaurateur Danny Meyer. The spacious,
rustic-looking layout includes a casual street-facing
tavern area, an always-boisterous bar and a series
of formal dining spaces in back. Rear dining spaces
are well-appointed yet homey; servers are some
of the best in the business.
The kitchen embraces a disciplined and often riveting
style of New American cooking; ingredients are
chosen by the mantra "if it grows together,
it goes together." The food is elegant and
pure--showstoppers include braised veal cheeks
with gnocchi and morels, roasted lamb with fava
beans and fingerling potatoes, and a knockout
coffee meringue ice cream sandwich for dessert.
Think Like a Chef
Book Review, by Tom Colicchio (Author)
Unlike many chef-authors, Colicchio (chef at Gramercy
Tavern) does not offer modified restaurant recipes
for the home cook. Instead, he sets out to inspire
readers to think like trained chefs: to riff on
ingredients and techniques rather than always
follow recipes to the last letter. The chapter
on sauce making includes excellent basic instructions
that can be used for variations such as Apple
Cider Sauce and Lemon-Rosemary Vinaigrette. He
is the first to admit that his approach is unusual,
but it works beautifully, and dishes such as Artichoke
and Tomato Gratin and Root Vegetable Soup with
Apples and Duck Ham not only illustrate the author's
premise effectively, but also sound delicious.
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