Description:
After much anticipation, chef Kerry Heffernan's (formerly of 11 Madison Park) new restaurant, in the recently renovated Jumeirah Essex House, debuted in 2008. Though the grandeur of the chef's former space has been replaced by a sleek, open dining room with bright mirrors, off-white banquettes, a huge walk in wine cellar, and a roaring fireplace, Heffernan's menu is, thankfully, less excessive. In fact, it's a rather small, uncomplicated menu, but what is on it, Heffernan does superbly. The flash-seared calamari with cauliflower custard in a lobster-coriander sauce is a unique, unfussy appetizer. The cannelloni of kabocha squash and ricotta entree is a keeper, while the spice-roasted cod layered on mustard greens is paired perfectly with a few slices of smoky linguica and Manila clams. For dessert, the choices in chocolate -- the chocolate caramel tart or the chocolate Pot de Crème -- make it hard to order anything else.
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User Reviews for South Gate
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Incredible brunch at a superb value
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We had three lovely late breakfasts while staying at the Essex House, and this is no hotel restaurant. The spread is diving: overflowing bowls of fruit, little bagel sandwiches of...
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- posted on 04.23.12
- by EGKirk
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fabulous
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Food and service was outstanding - inside Essex House
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- posted on 03.27.12
- by AmyL677
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Great spot
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Have had breakfast and afternoon cocktails here. Great spot for people watching and the food is very good!
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- posted on 02.17.12
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Awards:
Frommer's
- Recommended 2009
- Recommended 2010
Message from South Gate
NYC Summer Restaurant Week 2010 July 12 - July 25 3-course Lunch: $24.07 (mon-fri) 3-course Dinner: $35.00 (everynight) Every Sunday, South Gate offers a $35 3 Course Prix Fixe Menu from 5:30pm-10pm. Sat & Sun Brunch Buffet - $37 or A La Carte Menu The new owners of Essex House spent $90 million on renovations, and didn't neglect one detail at the restaurant. Come visit New York's South Gate today for an elegant time. South Gate now has a Late Night Bar Menu served till Midnight 7 Days a Week!
- 3 Course Pre Theater Menu $49
- Saturday & Sunday Brunch
- Private Dining Room & Events
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 2124845120
- fax: +1 212 315 1839
- send email
Address:
- 154 Central Park South
- Btwn Sixth and Seventh aves
- New York, NY 10106
Payments:
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Hours:
- Open 7 Days a week for Lunch and Dinner.
Lunch: Monday-Friday 11:45am - 2:00pm
Brunch: Saturday-Sunday 11:30am - 2:00pm
Dinner: Sunday-Thursday 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Friday-Saturday 5:30pm - 10:30pm Tavern & Bar: Daily from 11:45am - 2:00am (Bar Menu available until 12am)
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