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First Look at Huertas, a New Spanish Restaurant Run by Union Square Hospitality Alums

“Huevos Rotos”: potato strands, chorizo vinaigrette, egg. Photo: Liz Clayman

A Basque-inspired restaurant in the East Village has brought together a talented team of young up-and-comers: executive chef Jonah Miller, who just spent three years cooking at Maialino; Nate Adler, former Blue Smoke beverage director, and Luke Momo, mostly recently of Sirio Ristorante. By offering two distinctly different dining experiences within one restaurant (and no à la carte menu), these three aren’t afraid to take chances.

The front room’s bar menu is comprised of small raciones (grilled octopus, fried potatoes) and $2 to $8 passed pintxos: Servers will actually come around with trays and present the pintxos dim-sum style. And in the 24-seat back dining room, Huertas will offer a daily changing, four-course dinner menu for $52 ($80 with beverage pairings). While the back room’s reservation only, the front room will cater to those who want to grab-and-eat as they drink (perfect for a neighborhood like the East Village). Booze options include Spanish craft beers, ciders, and traditional refrescos — like Kalimotxo, with red wine and Coca-Cola.

Huertas is still in soft-open mode; the official opening date is April 22.

Boquerones: white anchovies, pickled peppers, chips.Photo: Liz Clayman

Seafood Conservas: scallops served with bread, herbs, sea salt.Photo: Liz Clayman

Vegetable escabeche.Photo: Liz Clayman

Pulpo a la Gallego: octopus, potatoes, pimentón.Photo: Liz Clayman

Wood-roasted mushrooms.Photo: Liz Clayman

Chocolate and almonds.Photo: Liz Clayman

Churros con chocolate.Photo: Liz Clayman

Refrescos — Kalimotxo: red wine and Coca-Cola; Agua de Valencia: sparkling wine and orange soda; Tinto de Verano: Huertas Vermút & Gaseosa.Photo: Liz Clayman

“Hell yes, I just opened a restaurant.”Photo: Liz Clayman

The front room.Photo: Liz Clayman

And the back.Photo: Liz Clayman

Beverages [PDF]
Bar Menu [PDF]
Sample Menú del Día [PDF]

Huertas, 107 First Avenue, (212) 228-4490

First Look at Huertas, a New Spanish Restaurant Run by Union Square Hospitality