This week, New York noted that Upper East Side mussel shack Flex Mussels is opening a 56-seat West Village location where Top Chef: Just Desserts contender Zac Young will supplement the familiar menu of P.E.I. mussels in 23 sauces with fried whoopee pies, seasonal doughnuts, and (exclusive to this location) a chocolate soufflé with salted peanut caramel and nougat ice cream. The savory menu (below) also boasts a few additions: namely, clams casino, coconut corn chowder, and bruschetta. Take a look at the P.E.I.–inspired dune-grass potters, Robert van Waarden photos, and Lindsay Walker paintings (plus some of the eats!) by clicking through the slideshow.
MUSSELS, MUSSELS, MUSSELS
MUSSELS $17.50
CLASSIC | white wine, herbs, garlic
FRA DIAVOLO | San Marzano tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, fresh basil
PEI | lobster stock, drawn butter
MUSSELS $18.50
THAI | curry coconut broth, lemongrass, coriander, lime, garlic, ginger
MUSSELS $19.50
FUNGHI | wild mushrooms, double smoked bacon,garlic, cream
SPANIARD
| chorizo, sweet peppers, spanish olives, red wine, tomatoes
THE MEXICAN | chipotle adobo, chorizo, calamari
SAN DANIELE | prosciutto, caramelized onions, white wine, garlic
SKILLET | butter, white wine, herbs
MUSSELS $20/lb
PORTUGUESE | linguica, clams, tomatoes, white wine, garlic
BISQUE | lobster, brandy, tomato, garlic, cream
MAINE | lobster, smoked bacon, corn, white chowder, parsley
ITALIANO | calamari, roasted garlic, red wine, tomato sauce
ACADIAN | gumbo sauce, shrimp, andouille
PARMA | parmigiano cream, meyer lemon, scallions, toasted garlic and shallots
MEDITERRANEAN | shrimp, kalamata olives, fennel, lemon, anise, oregano
THE NUMBER 23 | flavor changes daily, ask your server for details
FLEX FAMOUS HAND-CUT FRIES | $6
NOT MUSSELS
RAW BAR
We serve the freshest oysters in Manhattan. Selection changes daily. Ask your server or call for today’s availability.
APPETIZERS
CHOWDER | mussels, double smoked bacon, veggies, cream
$10
CRAB CAKE | Maryland lump crab meat, vegetable slaw, citrus aioli
$16
BURNT FINGERS | crispy fried calamari, shrimp, oysters, shallot rings, spicy aioli
$16
GOAT CHEESE | toasted goat cheese, simple greens, roasted beets, candied walnuts, apples
$13
SPICY GREENS | baby arugula, shaved fennel, fresh shaved parmesan, parmesan peppercorn vinaigrette
$13
ICEBERG WEDGE | crispy bacon, shaved radish, chunky blue cheese dressing, grapes
$12
SIMPLE SALAD | bibb lettuce, watercress, marcona almonds, vinaigrette
$10
SEAFOOD
LOBSTER ROLL | meat from a 1lb. lobster, citrus aioli, celery, lemon, toasted bun, flex fries
$27
OYSTER PO’ BOY | crispy hand shucked oysters, tartar sauce, toasted bun, flex fries
$25
FISH AND CHIPS | tempura battered codfish, hand-made tartar sauce creamy coleslaw, flex fries
$21
SALMON | roasted organic king salmon,leaf spinach, roasted new potatoes, charred pepper and tomato sauce
$28
COD | Chef’s choice
$27
WHOLE FISH
ask your server about tonight’s selection
P/A
NOT SEAFOOD
CHICKEN |
farmer’s chicken roasted, braised with garlic confit, sauteed dandelion greens, pan gravy, flex fries
$24
Flex Mussels, 154 W 13th St., nr. Third Ave. Seventh Ave.; 212-229-0222
