TLDR
Queer-owned & operated gem w/ unique details & delicious food. Offers accessible Sunday brunch & innovative tasting menus (vegan/omnivore options available).
Instagram Posts References
Hags was featured at the Smashburger Block Party in NYC, where they provided their unique smashburger offering. Their presence contributed to the diverse and exciting culinary landscape of the event, giving attendees another high-quality burger to enjoy.
Details
HAGS, a queer-first establishment, offers a unique dining experience with a focus on inclusivity and open-source cooking, even sharing recipes online [1]. The restaurant is celebrated for its seasonal tasting menus, available in both vegan and omnivore options, with the vegan menu highly recommended even for non-vegans [1]. Sundays feature a pay-what-you-can brunch, making it accessible to the community [1].
Food Overview
HAGS offers creative and delicious seasonal tasting menus, with both vegan and omnivore options available, the vegan tasting menu being particularly recommended [1], [2]. Standout dishes include charred tempeh with potato leaf foam, crispy fried eggplant with Meyer lemon reduction and grits, and a creamy coconut-based gelato [1]. The restaurant also features a well-curated wine list with an emphasis on queer winemakers and a robust non-alcoholic selection [1]. Their Sunday brunch follows a pay-what-you-can model [1].
Highlights / Recommended
"Highly recommended dishes include the charred tempeh with potato leaf foam, crispy fried eggplant with Meyer lemon reduction and stone-ground grits, and the creamy coconut-based gelato [1]. The corn cake with butter from their brunch is also noted as heavenly [from reddit]."
Caveats
The dinner tasting menus are priced at $160 for omnivore and $135 for vegan options.
Reddit Opinions & Reviews
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From post: Any Lgbtqia Restaurants Or Bars In Nyc To
"HAGS is a queer-owned establishment with POC queer staff. They offer an amazing fixed menu during the week and a pay-what-you-can brunch on Sundays."
PositiveFrom post: Any Lgbtqia Restaurants Or Bars In Nyc To
"HAGS is mentioned as a suggestion."
NeutralFrom post: Options For Omakase With Vegetarian In Brooklyn Ny
"Recommends HAGS for its 'smancy' tasting menu, which includes both vegan and omnivore options, describing it as a splurge but not prohibitively expensive."
PositiveFrom post: Tasting Menufine Dining With Minimal
"HAGS is mentioned as being very accommodating of dietary restrictions."
PositiveFrom post: Fine Dining Recommendation For A Carnivore And
"HAGS in the East Village is recommended for its outstanding $160 Omnivore and $135 Vegan tasting menus, which change seasonally. The restaurant is praised for its amazing and affordable organic wine list and the owners' dedication."
PositiveFrom post: Any Recs For A Clemente Bar Style Tasting Menu
"The commenter highly recommended HAGS, praising its fun vibes and great food."
PositiveFrom post: Any Recs For A Clemente Bar Style Tasting Menu
"Hags was mentioned as having a vegan menu, fitting the user's criteria."
PositiveFrom post: Whats A Restaurant Youve Eaten At Recently That
"In response to clarification about the location, this user (from Scotland) stated that was their excuse for not specifying "the" East Village."
NeutralFrom post: Whats A Restaurant Youve Eaten At Recently That
"This user clarified that Hags is located "in *the* East Village"."
NeutralFrom post: Whats A Restaurant Youve Eaten At Recently That
"This user was blown away by Hags in the East Village during their honeymoon, praising the quality, attention to detail, service, and food."
PositiveFrom post: Date Spot For A Vegetarian European Visiting In A
"Hags was listed as a recommendation."
PositiveFrom post: Best Vegan Restaurants That Also Serve Nonvegan
"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."
NeutralFrom post: A Nice Dinner For Some Reasonably Broke College
"A recommendation for HAGS for Sunday brunch, noting that it operates on a 'pay what you can' model."
PositiveFrom post: Vegan Friendly Dinner Spots
"The user was unaware of the tasting course at HAGS and is thankful for the recommendation, planning to go."
PositiveFrom post: Vegan Friendly Dinner Spots
"The user loves the brunch at HAGS, specifically mentioning the corn cake with butter as heavenly."
PositiveFrom post: Vegan Friendly Dinner Spots
"The user also loves HAGS, highlighting their pay-what-you-wish brunch on Sundays for its accessibility and stellar dinner experience."
PositiveFrom post: Vegan Friendly Dinner Spots
"The user loves HAGS, specifically highlighting the amazing vegan tasting menu and its great vegan wine program."
PositiveFrom post: Vegan Friendly Dinner Spots
"The user praises HAGS for its great people and mentions they offer both vegan and meat tasting courses."
PositiveFrom post: A New York Restaurant Hospitality Or Design
"The restaurant hosts a weekly pay-what-you-can brunch every Sunday, making it accessible to the community."
PositiveFrom post: A New York Restaurant Hospitality Or Design
"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."
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