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Alder

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New American Restaurant and Cocktail Bar$$$$

East Village, New York

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Alder

Has a stamp of approval from Eater and The Corcoran Group

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The Corcoran GroupJune 14, 2013
This pub style restaurant features an exquisite inexpensive menu. The Pub Cheese Plate (comprised of purple cheese), and the special Pigs in a Blanket are musts. Save room for the Root Beer Pudding!
Brad GaroonMay 22, 2015
This burger packs a lot of flavor. The creamy beer cheese is offset by the pickle and toasted bun. Don't skip the french onion soup rings; they go great on top of the patty. Read more
Olivier Nguyen Van TanJuly 13, 2014
Simply amazing. Texture, taste, colors, mixes. Disclaimer: WD50 is my fav restaurant in the whole world. Happy to see a cheaper and more accessible option. Congrats Wylie!
Bin YangMarch 31, 2013
Stiff drinks, purple cheese, and chicken liver toast. What a fun gastropub! I'd choose the chicken liver toast over the foie gras, and definitely get the quail. Desserts are interesting too.
RisaJuly 13, 2013
Don't miss the chicken liver toast w grapefruit marmalade. The rye pasta was novel, but not as good as the saffron spatzle w pork rib. And root beer pudding lived up to all the hype.
ChenyuMay 5, 2013
Love the squid salad (fresh, chewy but tender ) the purple pub cheese is quite unique & rye pasta is tasty. Be aware of the small portion. Wooden decor , with hidden cubbies near the wall
Lisa AhnMarch 12, 2014
Everything was delicious! Bf and I got six plates: foie gras, pigs in a blanket, shepard's pie, jalepeno poppers, halibut and duck breast. I would highly recommend the foie gras, pie and duck nomnoms.
Claire J SongJune 1, 2015
Cheeseburger, $13 The man grinds his own beef, mixes it with shio kombu (salted kelp) to boost the umami factor, brushes his buns with dry-aged beef fat, and makes his own American-style cheese.
CoverJanuary 7, 2014
Dufresne's mad scientist take on classics are out of this world! Pigs in a Blanket, Pub Cheese, Rye Pasta, Root Beer Pudding. Try them, leave enlightened. Pay with Cover & skip waiting for the check.
Jeremy PinchesSeptember 7, 2013
amazing. clam chowder, rye pasta, and "pigs in a blanket" were fantastic, but our favorites were the desserts - peanut butter and jelly cake and a root beer float concoction. Cocktails spot on too!
Mike McBryanJune 8, 2015
Very supportive of the $65 set menu at Alder and Contra. Way above average food for five courses, at basically the same price you would pay for an app and entree at any other nice place. Worth it!
Sara ScornavacchiApril 24, 2013
Take It: Caesar nigiri, chicken liver toast, rye pasta, root beer pudding, cocktails.Leave It: pigs in a blanket, clam chowder, black bass.Worth It: Yes- great, clever food for an affordable price.
Kelly SerkeApril 26, 2014
One of my most incredible meals in NYC. Favorites included stroganoff, pub cheese, octopus and hamachi. Not a weak link amongst any of the dishes we tried. I'll be back, without a doubt.
EaterJanuary 7, 2014
Wylie Dufresne serves inventive food that's easy to enjoy. The New England clam chowder, rye pasta, and pigs in a blanket are already on their way to becoming Wylie classics. [Eater 38 Member]
Davis Anderson IIIMarch 29, 2013
Smoked Arctic char is like the best BBQ you've ever had. And the wine list - BTG and bottle is ridiculously well priced and interesting. Couldn't complain about anything. Service was wonderful as well
Anne TaillandierApril 26, 2014
Clam chowder is phenomenal!! Pu-pu platter is ok. Pub cheese is meh: cream cheese w/ pistachio brittle. Skip the Rye pasta & go get a Katz's deli sandwich. Wish I tried the octopus, scallops, & duck.
Joel GoldmanMay 23, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Alder Burger: The Pat LaFrieda chuck and brisket is mixed with shio kombu and topped with house made beer cheese. Cost: $13. Flavor: 9/10. Value: 10/10.
Frances LinNovember 20, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Kevin is so laid back and great. Definitely ask him to make your drink. I also love the half size option so I can try more cocktails and not break the bank.
Serious EatsJune 18, 2013
Excellent, inventive cocktails and small plates from mad food scientist Wylie Dufresne. Come for a nibble or stay for a DIY tasting menu.
Corinna PMay 30, 2014
Super delicious. The French onion soup rings were a magnificent pontine-like concoction and they're not to be missed! Also "pigs in a blanket."
GenaJuly 9, 2013
The dishes aren't as funky as you might want with Dufresne's reputation. Some dishes (Rye Pasta, Rootbeer Pudding, Pub Cheese) are memorable, while others (Octopus, Foie Gras, Caesar) fall short
Eliza ChangDecember 24, 2013
"Foods from the American pub canon are turned inside out... Some of the inventions are warped, some make you laugh, and more than you’d think turn out to be delicious" - Pete Wells, NYT
First We FeastAugust 3, 2014
Even the truly conceptual dishes at Alder (rye pasta with shaved pastrami is the world’s most complicated deli sandwich) can be inhaled mindlessly and still be 100% enjoyable. Read more
Cristina DennstedtJanuary 16, 2014
The flavors and textures of the octopus dish were out of this world. Sweet, earthy, tender, crispy. I wanted to lick the bowl. Maybe I did. Totally worth it.
Leah HammerschlagJanuary 20, 2015
Fantastic service and drink program. Sadly underwhelmed by the burger. It was tasty, but I was expecting something mindblowing from Wylie. I would go back but order off the regular menu
AmateurConciergeApril 13, 2015
Alder always has a stand out dish or two, and at brunch it's currently the bacon egg and cheese on the English muffin
Lauren PapciakApril 1, 2013
Not normally that impressed by deserts, but the root beer pudding was a real standout for me. Make sure you also try the foie and the pub cheese ( perfectly paired with pistachio brittle).
Alexa DiSciulloAugust 7, 2014
Crafty cocktails, loved the pigs in a blanket and mushroom special. Expected more from the French onion soup rings.
7th.ListJune 27, 2013
Warning: This is a hard a table to score. Savor - Rye Pasta (shaved pastrami) for 18 , Root Beer Pudding (smoked‌ cashews) for $8. Read more
Matt ValerioApril 15, 2013
Loved the Pub Cheese, Salmon Tartare and the Rye Pasta ( with shaved pastrami....like a pastrami on rye in pasta form). Great cocktails as well
Nina YiamsamathaApril 12, 2014
Try the cocktails in the "short" size. They come in cute, half-sized glasses and are the perfect way to start a delicious meal.
Jason FryJanuary 25, 2014
Good, but don't expect a repeat of wd-50: the gastronomic fireworks are relatively muted here. Portions are small, so order lots of plates, one of which should be the superb root beer pudding.
S. FanOctober 18, 2013
Foie gras and watermelon and grilled eggplant is great! Good for meeting friends for drinks and snack on apps
Cesar RazuriSeptember 3, 2013
The corn was dry & the roasted chicken was so fatty it resembled duck. Positives were the pub cheese, sun gold tomatoes & the fish & chips. True stand out was the root beer pudding. "Ok" for the nabe.
Rachel LovingerJanuary 8, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Wylie Dufresne's new place has lots of interesting small plates. Excellent for sharing - bring some friends so you can try lots of things.
Lauren S.May 27, 2014
Awesome joint! Get the pastrami and hash with extra rye bread - you'll need it!
Tom WahlinDecember 14, 2013
Dish presentation was great - get 2-3 per person. Pickled beets and pigs in a blanket were my two favorites. Pay with Cover.
Ben YabsleyJune 28, 2014
Amazing food. Get a bunch of stuff to share. Don't miss the pigs in a blanket or the pickled beetroot with coconut ricotta!
Valentin GuerinJuly 25, 2015
Try the prix fixe menu and let the chef make you discover new tastes!
TainaMay 16, 2015
The best burger I've had in a very long time! The small plates are amazing as well. Try the pigs in a blanket.
Brendan LewisNovember 21, 2014
Epically small portions, so you'll have to double up on some things. And when you do, make sure it includes the Ham and cheese eclairs
Alexander RomanJune 22, 2013
Try the grilled asparagus, it is pretty awesome. All of the drinks are great, but ask for a tigers blood after your meal
First We FeastAugust 3, 2014
It’s easy to love a place that’s making pigs in a blanket (even if they are made with compressed hot dog buns and Chinese sausage). Read more
MarcMarch 28, 2013
Tasting Table says: Wd~50's Wylie Dufresne interpretation of a pub... Menu options include Chinese-sausage pigs in a blanket, and chicken-liver toast
Monday LisaMay 21, 2013
The St Mark's the Spot cocktail (aquavit, sea buckthorn, carrot) is refreshing and delicious. Get drunk the healthy way!
Lillian LinApril 29, 2013
Get the cauliflower, root beer pudding, pork ribs, rye pasta (make sure you eat it with the pastrami... you must) !!
Andrew Del-ColleAugust 30, 2013
Get the octopus w/ hummus. Best I've ever had. Fish and chips, pigs in a blanket, and the pasta with pastrami are also delicious.
Tessa SpycherDecember 29, 2013
Skip the octopus and crab crostini and go for the quail egg, pigs in a blanket, and jalapeño poppers. Delicious!
Sean FlemingOctober 1, 2014
This place is very fun when you want to throw down an extra couple of dollars. The food looks like science fiction, and is very tasty.
Saneel RadiaApril 19, 2013
Try rhe Chinese pigs in a blanket to start. Then don't miss the pastrami on rye (did I mention it's served as... a pasta?).

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