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One of the only Michelin-recommended vegetarian restaurants in America, Dirt Candy was named “Best Vegetarian Restaurant in NYC” by amNew York and L Magazine, voted “Best Vegan Restaurant in NYC” by Citysearch readers and the Village Voice singled it out for “Best Grits in NYC.”

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Reviews

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“…Dirt Candy is the future of vegetarian restaurants.” (read more)

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“…so good it’ll stop your heart…we should be thankful for Dirt .Candy…” (read more)

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“Dirt Candy is a restaurant where meat eaters and vegetarians can order side-by-side and leave feeling like they’ve experienced something special.” (read more)

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“Many of her dishes are so earnest in their embrace of a single ingredient that you find yourself stopping to really think about that vegetable, as if for the first time.” (read more)

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“Whether or not you’re a vegetarian, you will enjoy Dirt Candy.” (read more)

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“…on a date…styled for a…deep fryer…afraid of…form…” (read more)

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Interviews

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A really long interview about Dirt Candy’s approach to cooking over on the Starchefs site.

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When PETA selected me to be Chef of the Month for October 2009 they did a pretty in-depth interview about Dirt Candy’s approach to vegan and vegetarian dining.

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Media Contact (or you can contact us directly):

Philip Ruskin

Ruskin International Communications

(212) 749-5511

Philip@ruskininternational.com

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Menu

Snack

Jalapeno Hush Puppies $6
served with maple butter
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Appetizers

Mushroom $13
portobello mousse, truffled toast
pear & fennel compote

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Pea $12
garden pea broth, spring pea flan,
wasabi pea leaves

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Carrot $13
steamed barbecue carrot buns,
cucumber & sesame ginger salad

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Celery $12
king oyster mushrooms,
celery, pesto, grilled grapes,
cheese curds

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Entrees

Zucchini $19
mint & tarragon pasta, squash blossom
relish, yogurt & saffron sauce

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Broccolini $17
crispy tofu, broccoli & broccolini,
orange beurre blanc

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Tomato $19
fried green tomatoes,
toasted coconut & yellow
tomato sauce, tomato spaetzle

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Corn $18
stone ground grits, corn cream,
pickled shiitakes, huitlacoche,
tempura poached egg

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- everything on the menu can be made vegan on request.

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Dessert

Red Pepper Velvet Cake
white chocolate and peanut ice cream,
peanut brittle

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Ice Cream Nanaimo Bar
sweet pea, mint, chocolate

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Popcorn Pudding
hazelnut caramel corn

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Fennel Funnel Cake
caramelized mango and fennel

with chocolate sorbet

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- vegan dessert selection changes regularly, please ask your server.

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Our wine list (and other beverages)

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Gift Certificates

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