Prune
(212) 677-6221
54 E 1st St
New York,
NY
10003
40.7238
-73.9893
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Bowery, East Village
What People Are Saying About Prune
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It's difficult not to fall for this tiny, soulful restaurant, set across the street from a small East Village park. The atmosphere is one of homey sophistication; decor includes a tile floor, wobbly wooden tables and a huge spray of pink flowers atop the bar. The largely female kitchen crew and service staff go about their work with pride. Chef-owner Gabrielle Hamilton works out of an open kitchen the size of a bus shelter, turning out hearty, elegant and seasonal New American cuisine. Whole roasted branzino, a well-charred rib eye steak and roast suckling pig are typical dinner entrees. The popular weekend brunches are exceptional--standout offerings include a hearty rendition of eggs Benedict and the single, plate-sized pancake with pears and raspberries. An expertly made bloody mary completes the experience.
User Reviews
Foufikins
March 06, 2009
DON'T GO HERE. The fact that it has such a high rating is beyond me. The dinner was very disappointing. From the poor selection, we ordered the fish and two lambs. The first fish apparently burnt and it took over one hour to get our meals due to the cooking of the second fish. One of the lamb dishes was very overdone and the other lamb was underdone. The squash spaghetti was undercooked also. The white wine Sancerre was bitter and likely sitting in a re-corked bottle. The dishes are bland and unimaginative and EXPENSIVE given how they came out. Go to BIANCA - it's way way better and half the price.
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nycfoodcritic145
February 28, 2009
As every other new yorker who enjoys his/her brunch, I took the liberty as always to check citysearch before I get excited about a new eatery. Well, guess what? The only good thing about this place was that miraculously we got seated, and believe it or not, it was full. People were waiting to get seated, so I figured it must be worth it. Folks, the dutch pancake is an oversized slab of cornbread with a few pears on top, which had a decorative purpose. The rotsi potatoes were the worst. They tasted like unsalted McDonalds hashbrowns. And no one likes that kind of torture especially when it comes with high expectations in an overcrowded small room.
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Seabound2
December 27, 2008
2 weeks in advance reservations. Showed up AFTER they confirmed my reservation only to find out they totally screwed it up. They had me and my wife down for a 6:15pm reservation. Who on earth eats dinner at a restaurant like this at 6:15p? NO ONE. They seated us with SEVERE attitude - like we will seat you but were knocking someone else off the list. Hey sorry, but your restaurant had 8 tables empty at 7:45pm on a Saturday night. Get a clue, Gabrielle - times are tough - you should appreciate someone going out of their way to eat at your restaurant. Perhaps you should reconsider who you should have to represent your business when you walk in. There is like 2000 restaurants in NYC to choose from, who needs this kind of attitude from a place that isn't even new enough to warrant a honeymoon?
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What to Drink:
During brunch, the restaurant serves up an inventive menu of Bloody Marys including everything from wasabi and chipotle peppers to tequila and clam juice.
The Extras:
The restaurant cooks up special menus on Thanksgiving and Valentine's Day.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Brunch, People Watching, Date Spot
Cuisine:
Eclectic & International, New American, Traditional American
