Hint: hold down the CTRL key to select multiple items, Command on a Mac

Page 1 of 1

Beauty & Essex

146 Essex St. (Btwn Stanton & Rivington Sts)

Menu
Website
Accepts Reservations: Y
Hours: 11:30am-3pm, Sat. & Sun.
(212) 614-0146


Scroll to view, click to enlarge
Accept Reservations Good for Events Good for Groups Lunchie Items Open on Saturday Pancakes Trendy

Review/Comments (1)

Reviews

by Andrea Pappas on 12/02/2011

Trendy dinner spot Beauty & Essex proved to be a worthwhile (and very tasty) brunch outing. We'd definitely make a repeat visit with a large group to take advantage of those big, round tables - perhaps to celebrate a birthday or to wrap up a bachelorette weekend. The very act of getting into this establishment is part of the fun: you get to feel all Sherlock Holmes-y, entering through a nondescript pawn shop before making your way into the scene that is Beauty & Essex. Sure, there's a bit of attitude at the front and a stay in the lounge, but you'll get to your table eventually...and it'll be worth the wait. The food is straight-up excellent. But because Beauty & Essex emphasizes sharing and serves up "small plates," you'll need to be careful to balance out the sweet and savory dishes with your fellow diners. There are a lot of awesome plates to choose from: the Vanilla Beignets are excellent, as are the eggs benedict and the lobster tacos, but be careful to pace yourself: it's easy to go overboard here, as the proportions are surprisingly large for so-called "small plates." BC Tip: While in theory it's fun to share, it might not be so much fun for your stomach. For example, take the (very awesome) pancakes: one order is plenty, and same goes for the eggs benedict. (Speaking of those eggs, we loved how the dish came with three mini benes - quail eggs, prosciutto, and the perfect amount of Hollandaise.) Sticking to one order of the dish you want the most is ideal both for your wallet and for your tummy. All in, Beauty & Essex gets 5 stars from us. We'll be back to gather our best friends around one of those awesome round tables - which, in a crowded city where restaurants pack in the people, are almost as hot a commodity as a spectacular brunch plate.

Submit Review

Select a restaurant on the left

Page 1 of 1

Feedback

Where Can I Find That?!

(scroll over image to find out, click image for restaurant detail)