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Whym

889 9th Ave
New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 315-0088
Price:
$$$
Cross Street:
Between W 57th Street and W 58th Street
Directions:
1; A, C; B, D at 59th St-Columbus Circle
Best of Citysearch:
New American Restaurant 2006, Special Occasion Dining 2006
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-11pm, Fri 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-12am, Sat 10am-3pm, 5pm-12am, Sun 10am-3pm, 5pm-11pm

Message from Whym

Whym

A Sleek Dining Room Serving Classy Comfort Food

  • Classy Comfort Food
  • Perfect Date Spot
  • Catering & Take Out

"Whym concentrates on pepped-up remixes of hearty traditional dishes, playing with classics the way their logo toys with form (it reads the same even when it's flipped). Take for example the chopped salad, which here features asparagus, bosc pear, beet cubes, crumbled feta, and a basil vinaigrette. The best thing about the dish though is that it works and is delicious: this is not a reinvention for originality's sake, it is an exploration with real purpose."

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Editorial Review for Whym – by Kiri Tannenbaum

The Scene
Locals, well-suited colleagues, and third daters keep this chic retreat abuzz. The decor, with its chocolate lacquered tabletops, white birch floors and deep red accents, is upscale comfort, as is the menu. Smaller parties dominate the front, while larger parties sit at built-in booths, which are punctuated by whimsical rectangular disco chandeliers.

The Food
What makes the "sexy mushrooms" sexy? Aside from the menage a trois of shiitake, black trumpet and oyster, the facetious answer is the server. More arousing are the fried calamari which evoke a sweet heat from their overnight marinade of milk, honey and spicy harissa. Entrees run the gamut from a signature piping hot baked chicken sausage pot pie encrusted in an addictive cheesy biscuit to the delicate duck ravioli in Manchego cream sauce. Inventive desserts like pineapple pecan cake are not quite as impressive as the plate-licking warm chocolate souffle cake.

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The Extras

Check out sister spot Eatery, a neighboring Hell's Kitchen comfort food station.

User Reviews for Whym

4 Star Rating: Recommended

03/18/2008 Posted by changmino200

I went on a lark because it was listed on Rewards Network. What a bonus! The food was innovative and comforting, the portions were huge and I think everyone in my party was raving. We can't wait to go back!

Pros: Fancier than average setting for comfort food

Cons: A little too crowded at times with no real bar or waiting area

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/12/2008 Posted by shanghailil

I hardly venture to Midtown West for dinner except when I have tickets to Jazz at Lincoln Center. The host was gracious when I mentioned that we needed to be done by 7:30 and we were done without rushing or missing a beat. We had great drinks, amazing food, and excellent service considering how packed it was. But more about the food, I did not build up my expectations but I was blown away by the food. The menus descriptions were enticing and the food did not disappoint. The calamari is worth a trip back and my boyfriend said he has to go back for the meatloaf again and again even though he thought my chicken was great too. There were great combinations of all the food groups in one dish and nothing seemed over the top or an afterthought. Bravo!

Pros: Two Thumbs Up!

Cons: A bit crowded for people not in a booth

4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

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Editor's Review

Further gentrification radiates from the Time Warner 'nabe with the addition of this upscale spot serving a twist on new American.  See the full editorial review.

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The Extras

Check out sister spot Eatery, a neighboring Hell's Kitchen comfort food station.

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Restaurant Information

Notable Chef

  • Mario Arnero

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Mon-Thu 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-11pm
  • Fri 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-12am
  • Sat 10am-3pm, 5pm-12am
  • Sun 10am-3pm, 5pm-11pm

Dress Code

  • Casual

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • Visa
  • Discover
  • Diners Club

Cuisines

  • American (New)

Meal Price

  • $$$

Amenities

  • Delivery
  • Carry Out
  • Group Dining
  • Date Spot
  • Open 7 Days
  • Lunch Spot
  • Brunch

Recognition for Whym

2006 Audience Winner - New American Restaurant
2006 Audience Winner - Special Occasion Dining

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