Bright Food Shop
(212) 243-4433
218 8TH Ave
New York,
NY
10011
40.7441
-73.9991
Neighborhoods: Chelsea, Midtown
What People Are Saying About Bright Food Shop
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The Scene
In a renovated corner shop, but retaining the vintage facade, Bright is surprisingly sleek inside, with a counter, bar and comely Chelsea clientele. The restaurant draws a festive brunch crowd, but transforms gracefully into a cocktail scene in the evening.
The Food
The kitchen serves up ambitious Mexican fusion cuisine. Elaborately described dishes like "chipotle hoisin-marinated Murray's chicken breast on an edamame-ginger corn cake with cucumber-lime salsa" seem excessive, but somehow every combination works brilliantly. Tacos of breaded catfish with a pickled-jalapeno tartar sauce are wonderful, as is the complex, hearty green chili pozole. At brunch, the delicious pecan griddlecakes are cakey, without a hint of gumminess; the huevos rancheros, served with black beans, are as good as this dish gets.
User Reviews
nasaguy
August 29, 2006
You may have a hard time getting into the place (as I waited for a table, I watched several patrons momentarily struggle to figure out which way the door opened...in or out). Once you manage to get inside though, you'll notice that the place isn't much to look at. Ignore the decor. Grab a seat, take a moment to look over the menu as a courtesy to the kitchen staff, and order the griddlecakes. My brunch date had it right when she recommended I try them. Although the 3 or 4 griddlecakes look pretty ordinary, they're actually as far from ordinary as you can get; they're made of buttery cornbread with fresh, whole blueberries inside. I made the mistake of topping them with maple syrup; don't waste the time or calories. These babies don't need it. Order them and see for yourself.
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lilybart80
May 02, 2006
The food once again floored me. The flavors are new, fresh exciting. The combinations - flavors, textures - wonderful!! Take a Californian here - a Bay Area foodie - and show them how truly creative Asian/Mexican food can be. Fresh ingredients, unusual combinations and strong selection of small batch sodas and juices.
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sp96apple
December 11, 2005
I discoeverd the Bright about 2 years ago and have been hooked ever since. The Mexican French toast are scrumptious, the pancakes are hands down the best pancakes I ever had, and to top it off it's one of the few places I can drink a Chicha Morada (Peruvian beverage made of purple corn). The staff is super friendly and you never feel like your being rushed through your meal.
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Look Good:
Ask about daily specials, which can include free drinks, free food and/or charitable donations with the purchase of a meal.
The Extras:
Kitchen/Market next door sells ingredients you can use to replicate Bright's specialties at home. It also shares a kitchen with Bright, and offers a host of simple dishes for takeout or delivery.
What to Drink:
Offbeat beverages, including chicha, a fermented purple corn drink from Peru, Mexican Coke and Japanese red-rice ale are available.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Notable Beer List, Local Favorite, Breakfast, Family-Friendly Dining, Brunch, People Watching, Food Delivery, Dine At The Bar
