Experimental, chef-driven tasting menus with a focus on seasonal produce & community sourcing. Don't miss the unique vegan options!
This East Village gem, helmed by Chef Telly Justice, offers a unique dining experience with both vegan and omnivore tasting menus. Known for its commitment to openness and community, HAGS sources produce from local queer farmers and even shares recipes online. The kitchen shines in its highlighting of seasonal ingredients, with dishes like heirloom tomatoes and innovative desserts like corn ice cream. Sundays feature a special 'pay-what-you-want' model for a truly accessible fine dining experience.
HAGS offers innovative contemporary American cuisine with a strong emphasis on seasonal produce. They are well-known for their both omnivore and vegan tasting menus, with the vegan option frequently recommended even for non-vegans. Dishes featuring local produce and creative desserts are highlights.
"The tempeh dish is specifically recommended, and the vegan tasting menu is highly praised, even for non-vegans. Creative desserts, such as corn ice cream, are also noteworthy."
Customers rave about the creative and high-quality tasting menus, particularly the vegan options, and appreciate the restaurant's unique community-focused ethos.
Important Note
Sundays offer a unique 'pay-what-you-want' model with first-come, first-serve seating, which might require flexibility.
"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."
Positive"Recommends Hags if looking for experimental cuisine."
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