Historic townhouse dining w/ farm-to-table New American cuisine. Known for its creative tasting menus & bold flavors.
This New American restaurant, nestled in a historic 19th-century townhouse, offers a unique dining experience with a lively wine bar downstairs and intimate dining rooms above. Chef Austin Johnson showcases bold, inventive flavors with a focus on seasonal ingredients from their upstate farm. Diners can expect a refined atmosphere complemented by creative dishes and an excellent wine list.
The New American cuisine emphasizes bold, inventive flavors and seasonal ingredients sourced from an upstate farm. While many praise the creative tasting menus and specific dishes like the burger and smoked aubergine dip, some recent reviews indicate a dip in the tasting menu's quality and portion sizes, with the à la carte menu often recommended as a more consistent option.
"The burger is frequently praised as exceptional and a must-try, with recommendations also including the smoked aubergine dip, sourdough, farm salad, duck, and chocolate cake from the à la carte menu."
Customers generally have a positive view, praising the creative cuisine, farm-to-table ethos, and accommodating nature for dietary needs, though some recent feedback suggests a decline in the tasting menu quality.
Important Note
Some recent reviews suggest the tasting menu has become mediocre and that portion sizes can be small. There are also comments about the original chef/founder being forced out, leading to uncertainty about current management.
"Recommended One white as a potential romantic dinner spot in Tribeca."
Positive"One White Street is suggested for a tasting menu experience, noting that the staff are friendly and willing to explain dishes, which could aid in palate development."
Positive"This user suggests the burger at One White Street as a potential option."
Positive"The commenter states that the original chef/founder of One White Street was recently forced out and they are unsure who is currently managing the restaurant."
Neutral"The commenter describes their birthday dinner experience at One White Street with tasting menu and wine pairings as the 'most mediocre meal of my life', leaving them 'actively angry'. They strongly advise against the tasting menu, though noted the wine pairings were 'ok'."
Negative"This commenter recommends the à la carte menu at One White Street and specifically urges getting the burger."
Positive"This commenter had a disappointing experience with the tasting menu at One White Street, finding the portion sizes to be too small."
Negative"This commenter shares that friends who briefly worked as sous chefs at One White Street all left, suggesting the restaurant may be terribly run and dysfunctional."
Negative"The commenter recommends the à la carte menu at One White Street, specifically suggesting the sourdough, farm salad, duck or burger, and chocolate cake."
Positive"This commenter agrees that the burger at One White Street is exceptional and deserves to be recognized on 'top 5 burger' lists."
Positive"The commenter highly recommends One White Street, especially on a Monday for BYOB wine. They praise the burger as a 'banger' and compliment the location and staff."
Positive"The commenter advises rebooking elsewhere, stating that One White Street is 'meh'."
Negative"This commenter had one of the best meals of their life at One White Street, though they went when the restaurant first opened, within the last four years."
Positive"The tasting menu at One White Street has become mediocre, and the commenter suggests opting for the à la carte menu instead. They also speculate that the tasting menu might be removed soon, especially after the restaurant lost its Michelin star."
Negative"This commenter describes their experience at One White Street as excellent, highlighting the meal's surprises, nuances, and deliciousness."
Positive"Despite recently losing a star, this commenter still considers One White Street a top choice for a tasting menu. They specifically praised the desserts, calling the meal amazing from start to finish."
Positive"This comment is a brief factual statement noting that One White Street recently lost a star."
Neutral"Comparing Kono and One White Street, this commenter notes that both offer delicious meals but are very different experiences. They mention OWS would likely be an intimate table setting with contemporary food, contrasting with Kono's yakitori focus."
Neutral"This commenter recommends Kono and adds a note that One White Street just lost its star on that day."
Neutral"This commenter highly recommends One White Street, stating they have returned multiple times and always look forward to going back. They found the 'Family Meal' experience to be a letdown."
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