Prune
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54 E. 1st St., New York, NY, 10003
212-677-6221
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The lowdown
The magic of Prune is in the chef and owner Gabrielle Hamilton’s ability to make the ordinary seem extraordinary. On paper, her slip of a dining room in the East Village sounds like nothing special; in person, it feels like a Place to Be. And who knew that Triscuits and sardines could prove to be the most elegant appetizer in town, or shaved dark chocolate on a piece of crusty, olive-oil drizzled bread a revelation? Dinner at Prune can change the way you look at things you took for granted, and make you feel grateful for them.
What you need to know
Recommended DishesTurkish “disco” pistachios; Monte Cristo; Dutch-style pancake.
DrinksFull Bar
Noise LevelCivilized