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Photo Cred: The Spotted Pig and Compass + Twine
Does it get any better than this place? Our opinion: no. The Spotted Pig was the first gastropub to open in NYC back in 2004 and there’s been a line out the door ever since. At any given time, you’ll likely rub elbows with a celebrity… literally. Even with an upstairs, the restaurant is small and the seating cozy, but that fits the vibe of the Michelin-starred spot perfectly. They’re known for their chargrilled burger with roquefort cheese, which comes with a heaping side of glutonous shoestring fries. It’s our favorite burger in the whole city. Seriously. C+T co-founder Lindsay even recreated their grilled cheese sandwich with onion marmalade and mustard for her wedding since it’s ermergherd-good. Chef April Bloomfield’s menu is home-style yet eclectic. For dinner, the gnudi with brown butter and sage is what put Bloomfield on the map. But no matter what time of day you dine at the West Village hot spot, be sure to get an order of the deviled eggs. You can thank us later.
While the dinner menu ain’t too shabby, The Spotted Pig holds a special place in our hearts and the number one spot on our list for brunch. Is it the food or the feel of the place on a lazy Saturday morning/afternoon that keeps us coming back? Probably a healthy dose of both. The brunch menu has everything from French toast and Dutch babies to to pork rillette and their signature burger. The deviled eggs are a staple on the brunch menu too – we can never stay away. For brunch, get there early. A line starts forming before the place even opens, and if you know what’s good for you, you’ll be in it….right behind us.
GET THE: Chargrilled Burger with Roquefort Cheese, Pork Rillette, Grilled Cheese with Onion Marmalade, Gnudi with Brown Butter & Sage, Deviled Eggs
