Friday, July 3, 2020

Green Garden Buffet debuts on 9th Street



Green Garden Buffet opened this week at 332 E. Ninth St. between First Avenue and Second Avenue... EVG regular Lola Saénz shares these photos of owner Tamika Gabaroum (left) and her assistant (and best friend) Caroline ...



The buffet-style spot serves what's billed as healthy French food. (Another reader described it as Chadian, as Gabaroum is originally from Chad.) Here's a look at the menu ... a selection of these items are available for takeout via a buffet setup that is $7.99 a pound ...





Gabaroum is a former public health advocate with the Peace Corps who served in UN Peacekeeping Missions in the Democratic Republic of Congo. She was an early recipient of a loan last summer as part of the East Village Revitalization Loan Fund for small business owners. (You can read more about the partnership with City Councilmember Carlina Rivera and community advocates here and here.)

Green Garden Buffet is open daily from 1 to 10 p.m.
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13 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 3, 2020 at 9:30 AM

    oh boy, looks like someone else is cooking me dinner soon!

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  2. GrieveJuly 3, 2020 at 9:57 AM

    There were about 8-10 items on a small buffet when I stopped by... I had the sautéed kale, chick peas and sweet potatoes. All of it was quite good! Definitely going back...

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    1. KimJuly 3, 2020 at 11:12 AM

      This would be the first Chadian restaurant in nyc! Awesome! What are their hours?

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  3. Jill WJuly 3, 2020 at 10:59 AM

    Unfortunately they don't seem to be on the What's Open Guide.

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  4. GrieveJuly 3, 2020 at 11:42 AM

    They are open from 1-10 pm daily, Kim. That info is in the last line of the post.

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  5. jpgaleJuly 3, 2020 at 12:04 PM

    @Jill W, just added to whatsopenev.com!

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  6. La vie est belleJuly 3, 2020 at 3:41 PM

    Looks delicious, can't wait to try it! I welcome homemade real food to our neighborhood rather than student focused crappy takeout.

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  7. Lola SáenzJuly 3, 2020 at 6:20 PM

    Thanks EV Grieve and jpgale! The ladies are very nice and the food is Delicious!

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  8. Choresh WaldJuly 3, 2020 at 10:50 PM

    I have been waiting for this place to open since they put that green sign soooo long ago! Perfect addition to this wonderful block of 9th St.

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  9. evccnycJuly 3, 2020 at 11:47 PM

    Congratulations Tamika and Caroline!! You have no idea what obstacles these ladies pushed through to get this place up & running: Ain't No Mountain High Enough was written for them. Work up an appetite and get on over there!

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  10. UnknownJuly 5, 2020 at 5:43 PM

    Félicitations kaka

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  11. UnknownJuly 6, 2020 at 5:44 PM

    Every sunday i will be there to have my dishes with friends. The foods are delicious cant wait. Thanks

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  12. UnknownJuly 6, 2020 at 5:47 PM

    Thumbs up, grande Tami.

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