Almanac is fantastic! My friend treated me to on my birthday. We indulged in their 8 course tasting menu. Well worth the price tag. You can taste the freshness in each perfectly executed dish. Do not pass up the duck, it was amazing! The service was spot on from the hostess to the bus boy. I'm surprised Almanac doesn't have a Michelin Star yet.
The atmosphere is casual, yet refined. It's very cozy. I recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great experience. I will definitely be back soon.
I've been to Almanac twice now, and have been supremely impressed by how amazing everything is. From the beautiful, cozy atmosphere, to the amazing service, to the food that is on par with the best in the city. It's all farm-to-table so the menu apparently changes rapidly based on what's available. There were quite a few things that were different between the two times I visited, which I loved because I got to try almost a whole new menu. Even the cocktail menu is seasonal! I've had the 5 course and 8 course tasting menus, and the wine pairings for each. The duck and lamb dishes I had were out of this world, and the wines were paired perfectly. The guy pouring our wine pairings was incredibly knowledgable, and gave us a little info on why they picked a certain wine for the given dish. Plus, there's even a wine pairing for the cheese and dessert courses, which I found to be a huge bonus! I would recommend this restaurant especially if you're on a date and looking to impress, or if you were celebrating a special occasion. I'll be back, and will be telling everyone i know about this restaurant!
When I lived in New York, my favorite restaurant was mas(farmhouse). I had already left NY by the time Almanac opened, and it's been on the top of my list ever since.
Now that I've had a chance to go I already can't wait to go back. The wine list is incredible, and the food is just perfect . Every item on every plate is integral to the dish. The flavors are spot on and the menu did not feel heavy, as a lot of tasting menus do. Bravo!
28 Seventh Avenue South - New York City
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