Experimental tasting menus, vegan & omnivore options. Queer-first ethos, open-source recipes, inclusive vibe.
HAGS, a queer-first restaurant in NYC, offers a unique dining experience with its creative tasting menus, available in both vegan and omnivore options. The chefs, Telly Justice and Camille Lindsley, emphasize inclusivity and open-source cooking, sourcing ingredients from local queer farmers and even sharing recipes online. The food is praised for its innovation and flavor, with an especially strong showing in its vegan preparations. The restaurant also features a queer wine list and a robust non-alcoholic selection, with Sundays offering a pay-what-you-can brunch for community accessibility.
HAGS offers creative tasting menus with both vegan and omnivore options. Customers highly recommend the vegan dishes, with specific praise for items like tempeh and eggplant preparations, even suggesting them for non-vegans. Desserts, such as coconut-based gelato, are also noted as inventive and memorable.
"Customers highly recommend the vegan tasting menu, even for non-vegans. Specific dishes like the charred tempeh, crispy fried eggplant, and coconut-based gelato are highlighted as standouts."
Customers consistently praise the restaurant's innovative and delicious food, particularly its vegan offerings. The inclusive and unique atmosphere is also frequently highlighted as a positive aspect.
Important Note
The restaurant is small with only 18 seats, which may make reservations difficult. Dinner is a tasting menu, which can be a higher price point.
"Hags was listed as a recommendation."
Positive"This restaurant is mentioned for those interested in tasting menus, as it offers both omnivore and vegan options. The commenter shares that they have started enjoying vegan meals when dining with their vegan partner."
Neutral"A recommendation for HAGS for Sunday brunch, noting that it operates on a 'pay what you can' model."
Positive"The user was unaware of the tasting course at HAGS and is thankful for the recommendation, planning to go."
Positive"The user loves the brunch at HAGS, specifically mentioning the corn cake with butter as heavenly."
Positive"The user also loves HAGS, highlighting their pay-what-you-wish brunch on Sundays for its accessibility and stellar dinner experience."
Positive"The user loves HAGS, specifically highlighting the amazing vegan tasting menu and its great vegan wine program."
Positive"The user praises HAGS for its great people and mentions they offer both vegan and meat tasting courses."
Positive"The restaurant hosts a weekly pay-what-you-can brunch every Sunday, making it accessible to the community."
Positive"The author loves HAGS for its unique details: pronoun-printed bowls, a bathroom mirror commenting on dysmorphia, and an apothecary jar with various items including fentanyl test strips."
Positive"The commenter also appreciates the handmade pottery dishes and vases, along with the bright, quirky floral arrangements at HAGS, which contribute to its queer aesthetic."
Positive"For special occasions, HAGS offers personalized menus (e.g., Happy Birthday) and takes souvenir Polaroid photos. They also provided the author with fresh tempeh to recreate a dish at home, as recipes are shared online."
Positive"The commenter briefly recommends Hags as a dining option."
Neutral"Another user seconds the recommendation for Hags, praising its great tasting menu which is available for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options."
Positive"A user suggests trying Hags as a potential birthday dinner option."
Neutral"The original poster finds HAGS to be an interesting option."
Positive"A user recommends HAGS in the East Village, noting its 7-course omnivore and vegan tasting menus at different price points, and describes it as a great local, chef-owned space with a highly creative menu."
Positive"The user agrees that HAGS is great, highlighting its queer wine list and recommending the tempeh dish."
Positive"The user recommends HAGS."
Positive"HAGS offers both omnivore and vegan tasting menus by Chef Telly."
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