Experimental, queer-run eatery w/ hyper-creative tasting menus & community-focused ethos. Offers vegan & omnivore options, plus pay-what-you-can brunch.
HAGS offers a unique dining experience with its focus on community, open hospitality, and creative, seasonal tasting menus. Led by Chef Telly Justice and Camille Lindsley, the restaurant emphasizes local, queer-sourced produce and even shares recipes online. Diners can choose between highly recommended vegan and omnivore tasting menus, with an affordable 'pay-what-you-want' brunch on Sundays.
HAGS is celebrated for its contemporary tasting menus, available in both vegan and omnivore options, with the vegan menu frequently recommended even for non-vegans. Dishes often highlight seasonal produce, with standouts like heirloom tomatoes with fava bean emulsion and a unique chewy corn ice cream. The restaurant also offers a popular 'pay-what-you-can' brunch on Sundays.
Customers overwhelmingly praise HAGS for its innovative and creative tasting menus, with a particular highlight being the vegan options. The restaurant's unique approach to hospitality and community engagement also receives significant positive feedback.
"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."
Positive"The author recommends HAGs as a restaurant fitting a request for unique contemporary, modern American, or eclectic dining experiences in NYC."
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