I usually eat my sweets around 3pm, but four new dessert bars scheduled to open at the end of April may encourage me to wait until after dinner. Three are from trendy, famous pastry chefs and one is by an unknown proprietor who is dedicated to chocolate. I admire them all, and always applaud the addition of a dessert venue to NYC. It’s worth noting many of the dishes found at these new establishments will barely resemble “dessert.” Expect a lot of foam, unusual textures and savory ingredients. I may end up spending most of my time at the chocolate place, but I’ll give the others a try.
By May, you can visit:
Tailor
Pastry Chef/Owner: Sam Mason (ex WD-50)
Features savory/sweet experimental-style desserts. Large, 2 story, 3700 sq. ft. space, reportedly closing around 3 am.
Scheduled to open: Soon?
525 Broome Street (between Thompson and Sullivan)
New York, NY 10013
P*ONG
Pastry Chef/Owner: Pichet Ong (ex Spice Market)
Features Asian-style desserts. Small, 800 sq. ft. venue.
Scheduled to open: April 20, 2007
150 W. 10th St. (near Waverly Place)
New York, NY 10014
212-929-0898
Grafitti
Pastry Chef/Owner: Jehangir Mehta (ex Aix)
Features unusual flavor combinations, possibly Indian inspired.
Scheduled to open: May 2007
224 E. 10th St. (between 1st and 2nd)
New York, NY 10003
212-677-0695
Cocoa Bar
Uknown chef/owner.
Features chocolate and wine.
Scheduled to open: End of April
21 Clinton Street (between Houston and Stanton)
New York, NY 10002
212-677 7417
www.cocoabarnyc.com
Kelli! I read about P*ONG recently too and I’m so excited! Can’t wait
You know which one I’m waiting for!
It’s absolutely fabulous when all information rests on one page. Thanks for the round up! It looks like I should start creating a spreadsheet for my end of June visit.
(I’m coming for the Mermaid Day Parade!)
I believe Sam said mid-may for Tailor. At least that was the word when I ran into him on Easter weekend.
http://www.cocoabarnyc.com/aboutcocoabarmeettheowners.htm
I think that’s the same Cocoa Bar on 7th Avenue in Park Slope, eh?
Wheeeeee! All the new ventures sound very interesting. Love Sam Mason’s creations and waiting to see what Jehangir Mehta comes up with. I am a little wary of any kind of “Indian” influences in Western cuisine. Kelli, have you tasted Jehangir’s line of chocolates inspired by the Kamasutra? Each cany wrapper has a naughty sketch of various positions!
Tailor blows. Very expensive for nothing. It will go the way of room for dessert. Not even good enough to try once. So So small portions for hefty bucks. Save your doe, people. trust me on this one. Did you loather wd-50? You will also loathe Tailor.