DRIFT Travel Fall 2016

wallflower | 235 West 12th Street, NYC | wallflowernyc.com
Inspired by French-country cuisine, Wallflower in
the West Village truly proves the old adage, ‘‘good
things come in small packages’. With just 30 seats,
the low-key boîte is known for a truly superlative
cocktail list (crafted by Xavier Herit, a veteran of
Daniel and the Experimental Cocktail Club) as
well as adventurous seasonal tasting and a la carte
menus. Executive chef Derrick Paez modernizes
French classics on his menus.
DRIFT RECOMMENDS:
Main: Jerk Spiced Quail
Dessert: Caramelized Bread Pudding
Drink: New York to Lima
dinnertable | 206 Avenue A, NYC | dinnertable.nyc
Dining at dinnertable feels as intimate as sharing
a meal at your best friend’s home. With a tiny
open kitchen, husband-and-wife chef duo Scott
Tacinelli and Angie Rito produce some of the most
impressive food in the city. The speakeasy-style
restaurant is nestled in the East Village and serves
just 19 people at a time. The menu allows diners to
savor funky Italian dishes that pair optimally with
the venue’s spot-on drink menu.
DRIFT RECOMMENDS:
Main: The Sixth Guy’s Burger
Dessert: Toasted Strudel
Drink: The Willis
the eddy | 342 East 6th Street, NYC | theeddynyc.com
Nestled between sleepy storefronts on quaint East
6th Street, The Eddy features an 11-seat bar area
and 32-seat dining room. Chef/Owner Brendan
McHale rotates his five-course tasting menus
almost daily, updating classic American dishes with
unpredictable preparations, which pair perfectly
with Wine Director/Owner Jason Soloway’s
sophisticated wine list and the seasonal cocktails of
head bartender Luis Hernandez.
DRIFT RECOMMENDS:
Main: Grass Fed Strip Steak
Dessert: Cardamom Panna Cotta
Drink: Purple Rain
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