Apiary
(212) 254-0888
60 3rd Ave
New York,
NY
10003
40.7311
-73.9889
Neighborhoods: East Village, Downtown
What People Are Saying About Apiary
The Editor
Jessica Allen
Citysearch
French furniture company Ligne Roset wants to conquer the world through its stomach: Apiary is the first American outpost of its micro-chain, with branches in Moscow, Paris and Vienna. The East Village spot serves seasonal American, thanks to Scott Bryan, the lauded former chef of Veritas, who was out of the New York dining scene for a long time, and was much missed. he décor points to the restaurant's origins: Whimsical lampshades, featuring cutouts of chandeliers, illuminate deep purple and maroon chairs, which are, incidentally, available for purchase.
User Reviews
Mikelllita
May 13, 2009
Went to Apiary with friends after a recommendation from the 'Foodie' circle and we were all extremely impressed. The scallop appetizer had a delightfully simple yet dynamic flavor (the stuff dreams are made of). We tried almost all of the entrees (Chicken, Duck, Pork) and couldn't stop trading bites with each other because they were all impressive. The wine list was great and we found a great deal that paired perfectly. Highly recommend and will be back. Oh and the service was a dream as well! Thanks Apiary!!
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ELIST
February 11, 2009
I am surprised with negative views on Apiary. We had a great time! my friends and I utilized the No Corkage Monday evening special during this "crisis" and we were treated WONDERFULLY!! Erik was phenomenal and our food was delicious. I think it is a great, cute place and addition to the neighborhood.
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foodiesRus81
February 08, 2009
Everything about this place ranged from just ok to pretty decent. That's not a compliment in New York. The menu, decor, and service were all satisfactory, but not outstanding enough to make me want to return. Two annoying things: 1 - they took the wine bottle *somewhere* after pouring, and didn't return to refill empty glasses for a long time, and 2 - the menu descriptions were misleading (see dish reviews below). The wine and food are all reasonably priced, with the food cooked well. Note that there is no liquor served, just wine and a good beer selection, but they have some inventive sangrias and wine/champagne based cocktails. There is a fair selection of proteins and veggie sides (it's all a la cart which can make a full meal tip on the pricey side). Some of the protein dishes were creative, but did not live up to expectations. The decor looks like pretty much every other restaurant in this price range does right now in the soho/nolita area. Unoriginal. Bottom line: with all the excellent choices in Manhattan in this price range (and lower!), I wouldn't recommend this place. I had: Peking duck breast This was not Peking duck! It was tasty enough and cooked well, but it is preposterous of them to call it Peking duck breast on the menu and serve something that doesn?t even resemble peking duck! Maybe they bought the duck at Peking Seafood on Canal street? That?s why they think they can name it that? I would have given it more stars, because it was really tasty, but I can?t let them get away with this kind of cheekiness. Cherries Financier dessert This was the one dessert on the menu that seemed like an original idea. Although again ? misleading description?it was supposed to come with creme fraiche and did not. It was a nice pastry dish though
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What to Drink:
The beers on offer skew toward domestic brews, including lots of offerings from Pennsylvania and New York. Try a big bottle of Three Philosophers ($16) or a smaller pint of Hennepin ($8).
Know Before You Go:
With the wait staff wearing skinny ties and artfully mussed haircuts, you'll want to leave the flip-flops at home, despite the neighborhood's laid-back vibe.
The Extras:
Looking for something special to end the meal? Try the deliciously indulgent chocolate cashew tart.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Notable Beer List, Romantic Dining, Brunch, People Watching, Online Reservations, Date Spot
General Info:
Notable Chef:
Neil Manacle
