Experimental & inclusive dining w/ unique tasting menus (omnivore & vegan options). Chef-owned, queer-farm sourced, recipe-sharing ethos.
This East Village gem, helmed by Chefs Telly Justice and Camille Lindsley, champions inclusivity and open-source cooking, sourcing ingredients from local queer farmers and sharing their recipes online. They offer both a highly recommended vegan tasting menu and an omnivore option, both focusing on seasonal ingredients with creative and delicious results. Don't miss their inventive desserts, and on Sundays, enjoy a pay-what-you-want brunch menu.
The restaurant offers both an omnivore and a vegan tasting menu, with a strong emphasis on seasonal ingredients sourced from local queer farmers. Even meat-eaters are encouraged to try the vegan tasting menu, which is frequently recommended. Their brunch, offered on Sundays, is a pay-what-you-can model. Desserts are noted as inventive and memorable. They even share recipes online.
"The vegan tasting menu is highly recommended, even for non-vegans. The tempeh dish and the corn cake with butter at brunch are also specifically recommended."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the restaurant for its unique, inclusive atmosphere and its highly creative, delicious food, particularly recommending the vegan tasting menu.
Important Note
The restaurant is noted for its unique and potentially unconventional design elements.
"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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