Queer-first dining w/ innovative vegan & omnivore tasting menus. [1] Pay-what-you-can brunch on Sundays. [2]
HAGS is a unique and inclusive dining destination in the East Village, founded with a mission to be 'queer first, restaurant second.' [1] It offers both an innovative vegan and an omnivore tasting menu, with the vegan option highly recommended even for meat-eaters. [1] The restaurant emphasizes seasonal ingredients, creative dishes, and a curated wine list featuring queer winemakers, while Sundays feature a pay-what-you-can brunch. [1, 2]
HAGS offers both an omnivore and a vegan tasting menu, with the vegan dishes frequently praised for their innovation and flavor. [1, 10] Standout dishes include charred tempeh with potato leaf foam and crispy fried eggplant with Meyer lemon reduction and stone-ground grits. [1] Their brunch, offered on Sundays with a pay-what-you-can model, features items like bean toast and potato pave. [2, 11]
"The vegan tasting menu is highly recommended, even for non-vegans, with standout dishes like charred tempeh and crispy fried eggplant. [1, 10] The corn cake with butter at brunch is also noted as heavenly. [12]"
Customers rave about the quality, attention to detail, service, and food, with many highlighting the amazing vegan tasting menu and wine program. [4, 10]
Important Note
The restaurant is described as tiny, with only 18 seats. [1]
"HAGS is mentioned as being very accommodating of dietary restrictions."
Positive"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."
Positive"The commenter highly recommended HAGS, praising its fun vibes and great food."
Positive"Hags was mentioned as having a vegan menu, fitting the user's criteria."
Positive"In response to clarification about the location, this user (from Scotland) stated that was their excuse for not specifying "the" East Village."
Neutral"This user clarified that Hags is located "in *the* East Village"."
Neutral"This user was blown away by Hags in the East Village during their honeymoon, praising the quality, attention to detail, service, and food."
Positive"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."
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