ATHLEISURE LIST: Midtown, NYC
CUCINA 8 ½
We love a classic NYC experience and you'll find it when you head to Midtown at Cucina 8 ½ opened in 2021 and was formerly the home of Brasserie 8 ½ where you will descend into the restaurant for your next meal. In changing the space over, it was redesigned by fashion designer Cesar Galindo who was inspired by the high fashion crowd of 5th Ave as well as the timeless elegance of Old New York with the sweeping staircase. The interiors combine jewel tones and nature hues that can be seen from open seating as well as tufted booths with curtains that can close for privacy.
where he crafted its menu that highlights the combination of different Asian cuisines. He will revamp Cucina 8 ½’s menu items and add to its extensive offering. For lunch with family and friends, we suggest 3 appetizers that you should try: Insalata Verde – Gem lettuce, aged ricotta, marcona almonds, Meatballs – whipped ricotta, tomato, basil, constini, and Tonno – tuna tartare, sicilian oil, spicy aioli, fett’unta. For your entrees for this midday meal, we suggest: Sterling Caviar Omelette – lemon mascarpone, baby greens, caviar, Chicken Milanese – Tuscan potato, arugula, and Grilled Salmone – Olivada, charred trevisano.
The team is excited to have Chef Sam Hazen who has worked at a number of restaurants, and is most known as the Executive Chef for 11 years at TAO
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Issue #96 | Dec 2023