Cookshop Restaurant & Bar
(212) 924-4440
156 10th Ave
New York,
NY
10011
40.7454
-74.0056
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Chelsea
What People Are Saying About Cookshop Restaurant & Bar
The Editor
Kathleen Squires
Citysearch
The Scene
The name references 18th-century private homes that also served food and the traditional, highly personalized spirit is central to this Five Points offshoot. Big gleaming windows frame its modern-farmhouse interior, consisting of wood-slatted ceilings, sturdy white-topped tables, and stone floors. The communal vibe draws table-hopping London Terracers and destination gourmands.
The Food
Certified humane meats and fertilizer-free veggies encourage clean, farm-fresh flavors; a grill, rotisserie and wood-fired oven ensure homespun execution; and smart flavor combinations completely captivate the palate. Intensely sweet golden and red beets are juxtaposed with vigorously bitter herbs, while a cider-enhanced pork loin drinks in an apple essence that plays off smoked pear mustard. Grass-fed beef brisket clings to its smokiness, with comforting grits and crispy onion rings sopping up the sauce, and a moist, thick Chatham cod keeps good company with chickpea stew. Desserts like maple flan with warm gingerbread underscore the heart-warming seasonal charms.
User Reviews
rshor
November 23, 2008
Cookshop is one of my favorite restaurants in the NY. I dined here many times- mostly for special occasions, as the price is somewhat high. I have enjoyed everything I have put in my mouth- from the chicken, steak, oysters, to the scallop and pork chop, to the fabulously decadent lemon cake. The wine list is varied and extensive. I like the fact that I can order a bottle of wine for $40-50 and not feel cheap. The service here is typically wonderful. I recommend this place to anyone.
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awdixon
November 08, 2008
This place was outrageously crowded but I managed to quickly get a seat at the bar (with a friend) and we ordered dinner. We started with bar snacks: The Buffalo chicken wings are your basic lollipop size wings (all the kind of...er... gross parts of the little "drumstick" have been cleaned off and you can pop it in your mouth without looking like you're gnawing on a chicken wing). You get about 6 which is not a lot but is fine for a snack. This reminds of the wings that they used to have at "First" when it exists. They are delicious. The deviled eggs are exactly what you think nothing more nothing less. It's two eggs halved which not a lot but is only $3 and tasty. For the entrees we got the pork chop which was well executed. I was suspicious of the "pineapple and black beans" but it actually went well together. The candy bar dessert was playful (3 finger-sized ice cream bars on white lollipop sticks) and heavenly. The menu reads/seems a bit underwhelming but I was pleasantly surprised at how well the execution of the food was. The service at the bar was friendly and surrounding the patrons were quite friendly.
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Anonymous
October 14, 2008
My favorite part of Cookshop is that they take reservations for brunch; so there's no waiting around. The coffee was good and the milk is warm so it gives that frothy taste of the cappuccino without actually ordering a cappuccino. I liked that there were alot of great side dishes to choose from; and especially enjoyed the sticky bun. While the location is chaotic during the wee hours of the night...weekend brunch time this area is far removed from the hustle and bustle as you want to be and if the weather is nice out its a great place to sit outside, sip some great coffee and work on a soduku or two.
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What to Drink:
The citrus-mint cooler, fresh lemon and lime juice blended with basil, mint, and parsley with vodka is a unique, finely balanced cocktail worth trying ($10).
The Extras:
Try Cookshop's sister restaurant, the East Village's Five Points.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Lunch Spot, Notable Beer List, Brunch, People Watching, Online Reservations, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene, Notable Wine List
