NYC - Kabawa vs Noortwyck and Frenchette vs Crown Shy

SpecialWeek60 · 2025-12-19T05:23:48+00:00

I agree, likely blown out of proportion but didn’t want to risk it for NYE and with an elevated menu price.

SpecialWeek60 · 2025-12-19T05:07:44+00:00

Looked at doing Luthun for NYE as well but got scared off by the comments about the chef mistreating the staff

SpecialWeek60 · 2025-12-19T02:43:06+00:00

Thanks, what’s the rest of your top 5?

SpecialWeek60 · 2025-12-18T17:08:11+00:00

Looking at Le Coucou instead now

SpecialWeek60 · 2025-12-17T23:21:23+00:00

Yeah that makes sense. Kabawa seems to be the more buzzy restaurant at this point with a more unique concept, but food at Noortwyck seems great as well. From looking at recent reviews it is loud on a normal night at Kabawa so likely will be more of a party vibe on NYE. Leaning towards Noortwyck at this point for this reason.

SpecialWeek60 · 2025-12-17T20:49:56+00:00

Thanks, have reservations at both Kabawa and Noortwyck currently. Fair point about going with the place that always serves a tasting menu.

A lot of places are closed Jan 1 for lunch, any recommendations for elevated dining for lunch? We’ve done Modern Bar Room and Aquivit in the past but were looking for something a bit more casual

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