(646) 495-9994
23 Avenue A
New York,
NY
10009
40.722957
-73.985784
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Alphabet City, East Village
What People Are Saying About YerbaBuena
The Owner
YerbaBuena
Owner
This newly-opened East Village Cocina Latina presents an innovative take on Latin cuisine. Executive Chef Julian Medina works his magic preparing fresh Latin flavors of Cuba, Peru, Chile, Mexico, & Argentina in an open kitchen, completely visible from the dining room. Backlit with aqua, green and blue textured mirrors under a seafoam colored ceiling whirling with old style Cuba ceiling fans, the Cockteleria Clasica [classic cocktail bar], boasts a menu of carefully-researched classics prepared by mixologist Artemio Vasquez, an extensive Latin American wine list by wine director Giovanny Campos…
The Editor
Jessica Allen
Citysearch
Quieter and more restrained than Toloache, Julian Medina's Mexican restaurant in midtown, or the now-defunct Patria, where Lenis Gonzales worked as a sous chef, Yerba Buena features small plates filled with a few good, basic ingredients. Choclo a la plancha tops Peruvian corn (fatter than its North American cousin) with cheese and spices; guacamole blends avocado, cheese, chipotle and onions. Larger dishes para la mesa include costilla (short ribs) and lechon (suckling pig). Muted lime green walls trimmed with dark brown and decorated with large framed photographs of Havana keep the focus on…
10/21/09
NYC STAPLE
by niteowl11
The food, service and drinks are simply top-notch. Girlfriend and I started with the Calamari and Ceviche Mixto. Both were extremely tasty and fresh. We then moved on to the suckling pig and braised short ribs. The suckling pig was moist and extremely flavorful (most pork entrees in the city tend to err on the bland-side, but not this dish). The short ribs were fall off the bone-tender with a not-overly sweet marinade. On top of the flavorful fare, the manager was constantly (yet not incessantly) checking up on us to make sure we were taken care of (as he was doing w/the rest of the restaurant). Looking forward to returning and while the menu is diverse, would have a difficult time not ordering the exact same thing given the exceptional quality of our meal. It doesn't get much better than this.
- Pros: Food, Service, Atmosphere, Drinks
- Cons: Acoustics make it slightly loud
07/20/09
Excellent food, drinks and service
by emb914
Yerba buena is one of my top 3 favorite restaurants in the city. The food is EXCELLENT. I would recommend ordering several of the appetizers vs. an entree so that you get a taste of everything they have to offer. For 2 people we usually order 6 appetizers as they are small portions. The drinks are dangerously delicious and the atmosphere is fun and lively. The service is ALWAYS excellent and accomodating. Enjoy!
- Pros: Drinks and Appetizers
- Cons: None
04/28/09
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by bearea1100
to see is to believe great place.. new jobs... and a new place... very rare to see a kind of this place to see
- Pros: best clue
- Cons: want answers?
The Details on YerbaBuena
Where to Sit:
The kitchen at the back of the small dining room has Venetian blinds, allowing you to glimpse, peek-a-boo-style, chefs at work. Banana trees with plentiful leaves shield you from street noise and foot traffic.
What to Drink:
The bartender's so good, his name, Artemio Vasquez, appears at the end of the cocktail list. Try his Desert Rose, rose-infused gin mixed with prickly pear puree and lemon juice, or the Hemingway, flor de cana rum and maraschino liqueur with lime and grapefruit juices.
Notable Chef:
Julian Medina
Message from YerbaBuena
This newly-opened East Village Cocina Latina presents an innovative take on Latin cuisine. Executive Chef Julian Medina works his magic preparing fresh Latin flavors of Cuba, Peru, Chile, Mexico, & Argentina in an open kitchen, completely visible from the dining room. Backlit with aqua, green and blue textured mirrors under a seafoam colored ceiling whirling with old style Cuba ceiling fans, the Cockteleria Clasica [classic cocktail bar], boasts a menu of carefully-researched classics prepared by mixologist Artemio Vasquez, an extensive Latin American wine list by wine director Giovanny Campos (including reds, whites, ros??s and dessert wines) is also available.
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