Three Cheers for Charcuterie

by Justin Hartung - Citysearch Contributor - 220 Reviews - 30 Lists

Updated: February 25, 2008

Foods with unpronounceable French names almost always taste good, and charcuterie is no exception. Gourmet meat plates are suddenly a hot menu item at New York's restaurants. So practice your rolled "r," and dig into some of the city's most magnifique pates, rillettes and sausages.

Meat Marvels

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Employees Only
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    510 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014 (map)

    This cocktail hub in the West Village serves a Serbian charcuterie plate for $17. Choice Cut: Kulen, a spicy minced pork sausage loaded with garlic.

  2. 2 3 Star Rating: Average Bar Boulud
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    1900 Broadway, New York, NY 10023 (map)

    The charcuterie at this Upper West Side hot spot can be ordered individually, or in large ($46) or small ($22) platters. Choice Cut: The Tourte de Gibiers au Genievre, pheasant, duck and partridge served "en croute" (in a crust) with sweetbreads, foie gras and juniper.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Cafe d'Alsace
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    1695 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10128 (map)

    The country charcuterie plate ($16.75) at this Upper East Side Alsatian cafe fills bellies with four different meats. Choice Cut: Rosette de Lyon, the classic French pork sausage made with wine.

  4. 4 3.5 Star Rating: Average Veloche Pizzeria
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    103 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003 (map)

    Nothing goes better with the vino at this East Village wine bar than the charcuterie plate ($15) loaded with terrine, sausages and cured meats. Choice Cut: Bayonne ham, an air-dried specialty from the Basque Country.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Stonehome Wine Bar
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    87 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217 (map)

    Mix and match six kinds of meat (or cheese for that matter) at this cozy Fort Greene spot for $15. Choice Cut: Decadent applewood-smoked duck.