Prune

"Yes, this East Village place is tiny and homey…but chef Gabrielle Hamilton turns out big-flavored, decidedly noncutesy dishes such as pastrami duck breast and suckling pig."

"There's just something very right-on about the food at Prune, a cozy treasure of a restaurant serving eclectic, well-executed American food from cult chef Gabrielle Hamilton." Full review

"Chef Gabrielle Hamilton's "idiosyncratic" 15-year-old East Villager remains as "fascinating" as ever thanks to "inspired" New American "food for thought"." Full review

"Best brunch in the city. Small, quaint, inviting First Street vet. Gabrielle Hamilton's food is a little bit crazy, but she's definitely on (to) something."

"Packed with simple furnishings and attended to by a friendly staff, the popularity of this endearing breadbox of a restaurant never seems to fade." Full review