Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Here's more about Picnic, now open on Second Avenue



We noted the new-look exterior at 117 Second Ave. yesterday ... the restaurant space here at East Seventh Street (home to the Kiev, some time ago) is now apparently out of soft-open mode ... we received the official news release about Picnic yesterday afternoon.

To the release!

Partner Kamran Malekan and Executive Chef Nicholas Nostadt debut Picnic, offering a contemporary take on homespun classics inspired by Nostadt's Midwestern roots. The lofty, 70-seat restaurant is located on a sunny corner in the heart of the East Village, inviting nostalgia with a nod to picnic fare with a creative spin.

Chef Nostadt, formerly of Williamsburg's Berry Park, offers a menu of modern riffs on American classics, from small bites including the Cheese Ball with Roquefort, Bresaola, Dill, Braised Bosc Pear, Pickled Red Onions and Grilled Bread (cheese selections will rotate) and Mussels with Hard Cider, Apricot Nectar, Dijon Cream, Soft Herbs and Spices, to salads such as the Celery with Celery Leaves, Celery Root, Tarragon, New York State Apples, Capers, and Meyer Lemon Dressing. Sides and snacks include Scratch-Baked Beans, Boiled Peanuts and a riff on a Roll-Up made with Mortadella and Roquefort.

Entrees range from "Between the Bun" options such as the Pulled Pork Sandwich with Rootbeer BBQ and Roasted Corn & Cabbage Slaw, to a bucket of Fried Chicken with House-made Ranch Dressing, and a Whole Roasted Fish with Lemon, Garlic and Herbs. An assortment of house-made donuts, a rotating selection of pies and chef Nostadt's take on the beloved Midwestern Puppy Chow round out the menu. The beverage program consists of American beers on tap, bottled and canned brews, all-American wines and Counter Culture coffee.

Picnic is open seven days a week for dinner and late-night dining: Sunday through Thursday from 5 pm to 11 pm, and Friday and Saturday from 5 pm to 12 am.

Previously on EV Grieve:
Storefront renovation for 117 Second Ave.; last call for Song 7.2?

A Picnic for Second Avenue
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5 comments:

  1. nygrumpSeptember 10, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    They did a very nice job on the fitout I say without any irony

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  2. uncle PeteSeptember 10, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    Papi like. classy finishing work. love the bigazzed window.

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  3. MakeoutSeptember 10, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    If not for the interwebs I would never figure out that puppy chow is a sugary snack.

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  4. HippieChickSeptember 10, 2013 at 11:55 PM

    Why do restaurateurs have to gunk food up with pretentious add-ons? Just great, simple food is so much better. But then that's so much harder for them to cook well, the lazy jerks. I hate having to say "Okay, I would like the roast chicken, but leave off the nuts, the monkey marrow, the pickle pie and the ambergris foam, please."

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  5. ShawnSeptember 11, 2013 at 12:24 AM

    Going Wednesday. Will post a review.

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