Restaurants

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Enjoy dinner for 2 at The Red Cat Restaurant! In 1999, renowned restaurateur and chef Jimmy Bradley decided to bring to life a new restaurant devoted to serving excellent food in comfortable surroundings with a commitment to true hospitality. When he opened the doors to The Red Cat in Manhattan's Chelsea district, the response was immediate and enthusiastic. Today, The Red Cat still retains its loyal following of regulars while continuing to attract new clientele. The Red Cat expertly walks the line between familiar and cutting edge, using innovative American-inspired cuisine and a relaxed atmosphere to set the tone. The warm and reassuring setting - a New England motif of red and white painted wood subtly lit by dramatic oversized lanterns - plays home to an attractive, unmistakably professional, yet welcoming, staff. General manager and beverage manager Trace Conway helps Bradley create an elegant dining experience that emphasizes outstanding service and flavorful food. Working with architect Mark Zeff, Bradley created a decidedly approachable dining room that evokes a faraway retreat that most New Yorkers can only enjoy on the weekend. The restaurant reflects Bradley's personal style, from the red and white barn wood interior to the 50s-era crafted wooden furniture to works from local artists chosen from their personal collections. But perhaps nowhere is The Red Cat's commitment to excellence more evident than in its inspired cuisine. Executive chef Bill McDaniel's simple yet bold preparations result in a delectable menu that welcomes diners with starters such as Quick Saut of Zucchini aligning perfectly with toasted almonds and Pecorino; Spicy Lamb Ribs with ginger broccoli salad; and Arctic Char Tartar with sesame chips, alfalfa sprouts and spicy mayo. McDaniel's main courses offer a similar blend of straightforward presentations and intense flavors like Pan Seared Duck Breast with fingerlings, lardons, pickled onions and tart cherry jus; Coffee Brined Pork Tenderloin served with mashed potato, mizuna, black olive pure and red wine jus; and Pappardelle Pasta with peas, shiitake mushrooms, radishes and crme frache. No meal would be complete without The Red Cat's renorenowned side dishes including Light Tempura of Green Beans and Baked Polenta with stewed tomatoes and parmesan. Pastry chef Colleen Grapes, who has been praised for her work on television shows such as The Cooking Channel's "Unique Sweets" and in magazines like Food & Wine, complements McDaniel's savory dishes with such sweet selections as Pistachio Semifreddo on a crme frache brownie with hot fudge and Ricotta Fritter with macerated strawberries and balsamic syrup. The restaurant's wine list includes more than 125 selections from major wine making regions around the world and highlights limited production wines from boutique producers. Bradley and Conway are dedicated to continually developing the progressive beverage program and offering patrons new, exciting and unexplored wines from around the world. At The Red Cat, Bradley and his team have created a restaurant offering city residents and visitors alike the opportunity to restore themselves in a very approachable environment. Uniting inspired food with relaxed-yet-professional service in a comfortable and stylish setting, The Red Cat offers a contemporary and thoroughly enjoyable experience for any occasion.
http://www.redcatrestaurants.com/

Item Special Note

2 people, any time, expires after 1 year.

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