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Little Giant

85 Orchard St., New York, NY 10002 40.717928 -73.990356
at Broome St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
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Cuisine: American Nouveau
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5.4 out of 10
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Photo by Shanna Ravindra

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Official Website

littlegiantnyc.com

Hours

Mon-Thu, 11:30am-11pm; Fri, 11:30am-midnight; Sat, 11am-4pm and 6pm-midnight; Sun, 11am-4pm and 6pm-10pm

Nearby Subway Stops

F at Delancey St.; B, D at Grand St.

Prices

$19-$25

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Brunch - Weekend
Dine at the Bar

Alcohol

Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

Profile

Large windows angle around the corner site that houses Little Giant; against these sits a banquette lined with haute-homey felt and cotton canvas pillows. An exposed brick ceiling undulates above. The two owners call the food seasonal American, emphasizing the greenmarket produce they gather and their wealth of house-made items, from sausage to condiments. The menu is sprinkled with puns, but even if you find these too coy don't let them deter you. Hazelnuts turn up in the sautéed scallops entrée, their toasty crunch a terrific counterpoint to the shellfish. Another outstanding main dish is the Swine of the Week, which despite the name changes seasonally. In one case, it's a heap of pulled Berkshire pork atop a buttermilk scone. The slightly smoky flavor of the meat amplifies when you taste it with its buttery supporting act. For dessert there are liquor-spiked renditions of floats and an egg cream. If you're sticking to solids, look for the sticky toffee pudding, paired with fruits like quince or banana. — Jennifer Paull

Recommended Dishes

Swine of the week, $24; sautéed scallops, $23; sticky toffee pudding, $8

After hearing so much about Little Giant, I was pretty excited to try it. However, I was somewhat underwhelmed - two days later, nothing really sticks out that makes me want to go back. Started with deviled eggs, which were decent. I had the veal chop, which was very battered and fried, somewhat eliminating the taste of the meat. Friends each had the Swine of the Week, which was pretty good, but again, not memorable. Sides were probably the best part of the meal - the biscuit was great, macaroni and cheese and brussel sprouts were both pretty good. Overall, the food was good, not great, but a little overpriced when compared to other recent dining experiences. Would return if a friend wanted to try, but would suggest other places first. Review based on dining experience on 12/28/2009.

Little Giant