Lower East Side
Manhattan
The Curated Culinary Story
Boozy brunches, happy hours & New American dinners in a warehouse-like space with balcony seating.
Worth noting: A 4.8/5 rating across 8,694 reviews is unusually consistent for Lower East Side. That kind of volume with that score suggests genuine quality, not hype.
Community Rating
4.8
out of 5
8,694 community reviews
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NYC Health Inspection
Score: 15 (lower is better)
Last inspected: 4/29/2025
A Grade B means some violations were found but the restaurant is still operating. Many B-graded spots earn an A on re-inspection within weeks.
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HEALTH SCORE
40/100
GoodScore breakdown
Score based on NYC Health Department grade, dietary transparency, community ratings, and review volume. Updated when inspection data refreshes.
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