Union Square Cafe - A Family Affair
Into the thirtieth year of its seasonally driven, locally sourced epicurean philosophy, Union Square Cafe continues to impress - an upscale restaurant that somehow manages the unshakeable feeling of home, with its open, yet intimate dining areas, wandering levels, and bustling staff delivering a rich warmth to the space - a warmth that's complemented by a menu of comfort food classics and tough decisions. Will it be the Spring Rapini and Pan Fried Bread Salad with burrata, garlic, and chilies, or the Crispy Soft Shell Crab with chilled asparagus, pickled ramps, and chive mayonnaise? The Huckleberry Pancakes with bacon peanut butter, or USC's Hangtown Fry, an omelette with fried oysters, and bacon-mushroom vinaigrette? At least you won't have to decide whether or not to go!
Union Square Cafe, 21 East 16th Street
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