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The quinoa-chickpea-walnut burger that made Brooks Headley famous is still on the menu at this vegetarian burger shop in the East Village, now in a bigger room with vintage diner bones. Nothing here pretends to be meat, which turns out to be the whole point. The Michelin Bib Gourmand and a New York Times top-100 spot follow naturally from cooking that treats bold seasoning and smart texture as the actual job. Save room for dessert; Headley came up as a pastry chef.
Nine honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- Eater The All-Time Eater 38
- Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
- James Beard Awards 2024 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Restaurant
- The New York Times The Restaurant List
- Eater Where to Eat Brunch in New York City
- Eater The 38 Best Restaurants in New York City
- Grub Street The 40 Best Restaurants for Kids (and Parents!)
- The New York Times #47 · The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City
- Eater Essential Ice Cream Shops in New York City
One number, weighted & current 90
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
- Beans with escarole and provolone Michelin Guide
- Gelato or sorbetto Eater
Nearby in the record closest first
- Miss Lily's Jamaican Eat · 69
- Avant Garden Vegetarian Eat · 75
- Pylos Greek Eat · 69
- Ruffian Natural Wine Bar Eat · 74
- Pizza Studio Tamaki Neapolitan Pizza Eat · 65
- Please Don't Tell Drink · 62
- PDT Cocktail Bar Drink · 67
- Soda Club Natural Italian Cocktail Bar Eat · 79
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