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Blaue Gans

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139 Duane St., New York, NY 10013 40.716349 -74.007764
nr. West Broadway  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-571-8880 Send to Phone

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  • Cuisine: German/Austrian
  • Price Range: $$$

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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

Recommended

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, $15; kavalierspitz, $26; quark dumplings, $9

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