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Keith McNally’s Cherche Midi Opens Tonight, With a $21 Prime-Rib Burger

That prime-rib burger.
That prime-rib burger. Photo: Melissa Hom

After a few days of friends-and-family dinners, Keith McNally’s much-anticipated replacement for Pulino’s is finally open to the public this evening. Balthazar and Minetta Tavern fans will be pleased to find something familiar: Daniel Parilla and Shane McBride are behind a French-skewing menu that includes frog legs, lobster ravioli, steak frites, and a prime-rib burger with bacon marmalade, roasted mushrooms, and Gruyère cheese. Pastry chef Laura Werts’s desserts follow the classic format, too: crêpes Suzette, a lemon tart, and two soufflés — chocolate and raspberry. Take a look at the space and the menus, straight ahead.

Balthazar feels.Photo: Melissa Hom

Drink up.Photo: Melissa Hom

Bread!Photo: Melissa Hom

Signage.Photo: Melissa Hom

Dinner [PDF]
Dessert [PDF]
Cocktails [PDF]

Cherche Midi, 282 Bowery, (212) 226-3055

Keith McNally’s Cherche Midi Opens Tonight, With a $21 Prime-Rib Burger