First Look at the Royally Chic Whitehall
From the Scotophiles (turned Anglophiles) who brought us Highlands and Mary Queen of Scots, here is Whitehall, an 85-seat London-inspired restaurant and bar. Chef Chris Rendell is working the British classics (with a twist) angle, and lushes can get doused in loads of gin and other artisanal cocktails. The space is meant to evoke the train stations of London — check it out, along with some dishes, in our slideshow.
Cocktail Menu [PDF]
Main Menu [PDF]
Desserts Menu [PDF]
Whitehall, 19 Greenwich Ave., nr. Christopher St.; 212-675-7261
Dark wood and glass is reminiscent of Highlands and Mary Queen of Scots.
Utilitarian, yet inviting.
The design is meant to evoke London's "green gardens and train stations."
Seats 42 for dinner, plus room for 50 at the bar.
Grilled Mackerel with pickled red onion, potato salad, butter lettuce, and lemon-mustard dressing.
Oysters Kilpatrick with smoked bacon and worcestershire dressing.
Crispy shrimp 'cocktail.'
Citrus tart with poppy-seed meringue.
The No. 4: Plymouth gin with yellow chartreuse, fresh lemon juice, fresh muddled ginger, and house blended orange bitters.
Bitter chocolate fondant with whisky-chocolate fudge and gingerbread-cookie ice cream.
Pressed Duck with crackling and frisee, and flatbread with homemade mustard.
Executive Chef Christopher Rendell.
Executive Pastry Chef Ryan Butler.