Colors
New York, NY 10003
Phone: (347) 535-1917
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Between Astor Place and East 4th Street
- Directions:
- 6 at Astor Pl
- Hours:
- Tue-Sun 5:30pm-10:30pm
Editorial Review for Colors – by Kathleen Squires
The Scene
Surviving workers of Windows on the World have banded together to open this cooperative restaurant, conceived in the same spirit as the city's post-9/11 convergence. The harmonious room has cherry wood tones, golden lighting and a wall of banquettes seating a rainbow variety of diners.
The Food
A world-mapped wall sets the tone for the staff-inspired multicultural menu. The globe-trotting starts at appetizers, from the Caribbean allure of Lambi salad, a jumble of saffron-kissed conch, radish, arugula and lime leaf, to the exoticism of the Pam Thai, a bracing combination of chicken, green papaya, long beans, carrots and fried onion with chili-lime dressing. A garlicky Colombian slow-roasted pork, topped with a runny egg and dotted with crispy bits of skin, ushers in entrees with homespun South American heartiness, while smokey organic seitan with a bright apricot, basil and yellow split-pea chutney and Peruvian mint sauce shows the creativity cultural unification can inspire.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkThe restaurant serves a selection of six sweet ice wines that particularly pair well with the citrus panna cotta.
When to GoThe location is perfect for a pre-theater meal before catching a show at the neighboring Public Theater.
User Reviews for Colors
04/17/2008 Posted by cutiefoodie
I had my anniversary party at COLORS for a group of 20 and it was superb. We reserved a few months early and were fortunate enough to have the private dining room. When my husband and I arrived a few minutes early I was a little disappointed to see that they had two other large parties that night and I of course wanted all of the focus on us. My disappointed changed very quickly. Our two waitresses Leslie and Celia took such good care of us that I honestly didn't remember there were other people there until I had to use the ladies room. We ordered tapas family style - calamari, flatbread pizza, crab rolls and shrimp. Everything was cooked to perfection but everyone went crazy with the shrimps. My one pregnant guest claimed since she was eating for two she needed more shrimp than the rest of the guets. For an entree I had the citrus crusted salmon with a mafungo cake (think plantain pancake) and green beans, I was pretty full from the tapas but it was so good I had to eat every bit of it and left my plate clean.. I was able to steal a bite or three of hubby's hanger steak and it was tender and seasoned perfectly. Our friends drinkers so we had several pitchers of sangria and threw in a few martinis just for grins. Everything was better than I expected. I've eaten here before and always thought the food was good but they really made our 5th anniversary special. The highlight was the chef coming out to wish us a happy anniversary and a special anniversary version of his chocolate molten cake. It wasn't cheap but you get what you pay for and we got it all!
Pros: Eclectic menu, you can find something for everyone
Cons: Garage parking is pricey, a few friends were able to find parking on the streets -- read the signs!
03/28/2008 Posted by DredScott
I had dinner there earlier this month. The service was attentive and the different courses of the meal were well prepared. The duck was tender and paired with a sweet potato pudding and collard greens. It was a great meal that was a different take on soul food. The drinks were also good. I will be back for the duck!
Pros: good service, well prepared meal
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