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Blaue Gans

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139 Duane St., New York, NY 10013
nr. West Broadway  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-571-8880 Send to Phone

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    9.3 out of 10

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    3 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: German/Austrian
Photo by Carina Salvi

Official Website

kg-ny.com

Hours

Sun-Wed, 11am-midnight; Thu-Sat, 11am-1am

Nearby Subway Stops

1, 2, 3 at Chambers St.; A, C at Chambers St.

Prices

$22-$29

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Bar Scene
  • Great Desserts
  • Hot Spot
  • Kid-Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Notable Chef
  • Private Dining/Party Space
  • Take-Out

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

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Profile

Blaue Gans, or “Blue Goose,” is what Austro-American impresario Kurt Gutenbrunner humbly calls a wirtshaus, kind of like the German version of a British pub—simple and unpretentious almost to the point of affectation. Other than some carved wooden geese and new signage in the window, and a long black communal table where his artsy pals like to cavort, the old Le Zinc space is virtually unchanged. Consider it a Bavarian Balthazar—a convivial spot where Tribeca families, their moppets in tow, rub elbows with expat artists, assorted epicures, and denizens from all walks of life. Foodwise, it’s a rustic version of Wallsé at a discount—if a marginal one. Nothing seems the slightest bit overdone. That’s especially true for entrées like backhendl, or “Austrian fried chicken”—accompanied by vinegary potato salad and sweet lingonberry jam, a nice counterpoint to the crisp, salty batter. Pork schnitzel is just as delicately breaded, remarkably light and greaseless.

Kitchen Hours

The kitchen shuts down one-hour before closing time.

Recommended Dishes

Blutwurstgröstl, $13; kavalierspitz, $24; quark dumplings, $9

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Food: 9.3
Service: 8.7
Décor: 8.7
Value: 7.7

Excellent service and terrific food

MrTasteIt from 10516 | Posted on 2/12/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 9
Service: 10
Décor: 9
Value: 8

Wonderful service. we had the wings and a cabbage salad with nuts and apples. both wonderful. The wings were very delicate and almost lollipop like - perfectly done. The salad was wonderful. For dinner we had the pork schnitzel and the cod. both excellent. I have to say that what struck me most was the service.

BLAUE GANS

wadsworth57 from 10013 | Posted on 8/28/08

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 8
Décor: 10
Value: 8

My favorite bravarian resto in manhattan. I feel right at home. The beer selection is superb. I'm a huge fan of beers from Weihenstephan, so I'm always happy to pay a visit and relax.

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