Blue Ribbon Bakery
New York, NY 10014-4319
Phone: (212) 337-0404
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Bedford Street
- Directions:
- 1 at Houston St; A, C, E; B, D, F, V at W 4th St-Washington Sq
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 12pm-12am, Fri 12pm-2am, Sat 11:30am-2am, Sun 11:30am-12am
Editorial Review for Blue Ribbon Bakery – by Ben Williams
The Scene
Tucked away on a cute West Village corner, Blue Ribbon Bakery is noisy in a good way. People cram in here at all hours, but somehow it never takes too long to get a table. Wall-to-wall windows and mirrors on the bistro-style top floor make a relatively small space feel bigger. Downstairs, past the large baking furnace, there's a cozy red brick cellar space. Service is slightly harried, but attentive.
The Food
There's a trimmed-down version of the regular Blue Ribbon menu--all manner of sandwiches, and a solid selection of American main courses--but the real attraction is the vast, well-edited range of cheese, fish and vegetable portions (goodies like foie gras terrine aside, the meat selections are disappointingly indistinct). Standouts include cream of tomato soup with just the right rich, smooth texture; delicately seared yellowfin tuna draped across thick cauliflower cream; and plump, plentifully stuffed mushroom ravioli pillows.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkThere's a good selection of wines by the glass, handily sized at small, medium and large to accompany any kind of meal.
Know Before You GoThis is a fully functioning bakery; you can pop in to the front of the restaurant and choose from an assortment of fresh breads at opening time, or take some home with you after a meal.
When to GoA special brunch menu (featuring some cute twists on staples, such as shrimp and bacon hash) is served from 11:30am to 4pm on weekends.
User Reviews for Blue Ribbon Bakery
07/02/2008 Posted by mabstb
good restaurants in nyc are always busy. so is the case with blue ribbon bakery. formerly a bodega, it was converted to a bakery which, in addition to making bread, began to serve small plates. the last step of its conversion occurred circa 2003 when the retail component left in favor of a bar. serving several classics, including the BR fried chicken, one of the best parts about the place is its small plates. everything from pickled veggies and olives, to steak tartare and marrow, to caviar and smoked trout. i recommend the small plates for the tables in lieu of the full "meals". try 12 things instead of 2. you wont regret it. ask for the bacon bread - they dont bring it with the regular bread basket...but you want it.
Pros: corner location, bread, menu, blue ribbon wine bar across the street
Cons: nousy and busy, not intimate, not veyr kid friendly
05/10/2008 Posted by MartinH
What a high quality New York restaurant should be -- casual atmosphere, attentive but not obsequious service, lively but not posturing atmosphere, and excellent food. I say food rather than cuisine because the dishes are straightforward and lack pretension. This is the most thoroughly enjoyable dining experience in New York, suprising perhaps because of the omnipresence of the Blue Ribbon brand. Nothing on the menu has ever disappointed -- worth explicit mention is the fried chicken, french onion soup, lamb, and french toast. And of course the fresh baked bread, which arrives warm from baking rather than reheating. Although you can't go wrong with any of the bread options, the bacon/grilled onion and sesame deserve mention.
Pros: Excellent food, extensive menu, attentive service, charming space
Cons: None, really
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