Essential By Christophe

Whether you're watching the floats on West 77th Street or spending the day exploring Midtown, join us for a festive, chef-driven meal featuring seasonal ingredients and modern French cuisine. Perfect for families, parade-goers, and visitors seeking one of New York City's best Thanksgiving restaurants near the parade route. Please note we do not offer parade viewing.

sweet potato / madeira reduction

akami / artichoke / aji amarillo

cauliflower / minneola tangelos / green apple gluten free

confit / marco polo / geranium roast

lightly smoked / gold ossetra caviar / champagne hazelnut gluten free

slightly cooked / stuffed zita / swarnadwipa / green curry

poached / green yuzu & knob celery / amontillado sabayon gluten free

cuit sur la braise / red kuri squash / kampot pepper sauce gluten free

leg balottine & roasted breast / stuffing / cranberry relish / albufera sauce

clementine marmalade / bergamot / makrut lime sorbet gluten free

warm pie / chai ice cream

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Our offerings may vary based on ingredient availability and chef inspiration. We appreciate your understanding.

akami / artichoke / sudachi

cauliower / minneola tangelos / green apple

sashimi / cucumber / lemon verbena / ajoblanco

foie gras / oxalis / bouillon corsé

millefeuilles / white truffle / apple & chestnut

smoked pike roe / genmaicha tuile / dill & chive bouillon

lightly smoked / gold ossetra caviar / champagne hazelnut

slightly cooked / stued zita / swarnadwipa / green curry

braised / artichoke & razor clams / ginger condiment / turmeric shoyu

poached / zucchini ower / costata romanesco / amontillado sabayon

barely grilled / kabu / combawa / lemongrass ginger infusion

maine lobster / tarragon

black true / chanterelles / albufera sauce

rosa bianca eggplant / gremolata / gekkeikan sake reduction

prime beef / vermont cheddar / Essential secret sauce / french fries

house made ketchup

our house signature

country & kalamata olive loaf / salted butter

compote / dill sorbet / apple cucumber

warm

osmanthus & elderower / purple shiso sorbet / sakura

mango / rum granité / coconut crispy rice

orange marmalade / green cardamom ice cream

caramelized walnuts / pineau des charentes

yanagita shochu / lychee / umeshu / lillet blanc

gin / vodka / cyril zangs eau de vie de cidre

vodka / pomegranate / elderflower / thyme

brooklyn gin / strawberry / yuzu / soda

toki japanese whiskey / routin vermouth / aperol / peach bitters

tepozán reposado / campari / pineau de charentes / rhubarb / lime / cayenne

el dorado 8 year / local plum syrup / elemakule tiki bitters

licor 43 / la colombe espresso / chocolate bitters

sweet potato / madeira reduction

sashimi / cucumber / lemon verbena / ajoblanco

foie gras / oxalis / bouillon corse. Albarino, Granbazán, 'Etiqueta Verde' 2023, Rías Baixas, Spain

slightly cooked / stued zita / swarnadwipa / green curry. Riesling, J&H Selbach, Spätlese 2020, Mosel, Germany

lightly smoked / gold ossetra caviar / champagne hazelnut. Grüner Veltliner, Emmerich Knoll, Smaragd, 'Kreutles' 2022, Wachau, Austria

poached / zucchini ower / costata romanesco / amontillado sabayon. Dry Furmint, Royal Tokaji Company, 'Úrágya' 2022, Tokaji, Hungary

racan / roasted / orange condiment / farce à gratin / sauce diable. Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gerard Charvin 2018, Rhône Valley, France

rosa bianca eggplant / gremolata / gekkeikan sake reduction. Tempranillo Blend, Abadía Retuerta, 'Selección Especial' 2019, Duero Valley, Spain

compote / dill sorbet / apple cucumber

warm. Rivesaltes Ambré, Domaine de Rancy 2000, Roussillon, France

clementine marmalade / bergamot / orange blossom / makrut lime sorbet

akami / artichoke / sudachi

cauliower / minneola tangelos / green apple

sashimi / cucumber / lemon verbena / ajoblanco

foie gras / oxalis / bouillon corse

millefeuilles / white truffle / apple & chestnut

snake / gremolata / mariniere reduction

smoked pike roe / genmaicha tuile / dill & chive bouillon

fondant / grilled king oyster / rum arabica

lightly smoked / gold ossetra caviar / champagne hazelnut

slightly cooked / stued zita / swarnadwipa / green curry

blanquette / garlic bouillon / parsley velour

grilled / piperade / bouillabaisse reduction

braised / artichoke & razor clams / ginger condiment / turmeric shoyu

poached / zucchini ower / costata romanesco / amontillado sabayon

barely grilled / kabu / combawa / lemongrass ginger infusion

cuit sur la braise / red kuri squash / kampot pepper sauce

racan / roasted / orange condiment / farce à gratin / sauce diable

rosa bianca eggplant / gremolata / gekkeikan sake reduction

warm

osmanthus & elderower / purple shiso sorbet / sakura

mango / rum granité / coconut crispy rice

orange marmalade / green cardamom ice cream

caramelized walnuts / pineau des charentes

yanagita shochu / lychee / umeshu / lillet blanc

greenhook gin / vodka / cyril zangs eau de vie de cidre

helix vodka / pomegranate juice / elderflower / thyme

roku gin / strawberry / yuzu / soda

toki japanese whiskey / routin vermouth / aperol / peach bitters

tepozán reposado / campari / pineau de charentes / rhubarb / lime / cayenne

el dorado 8 year / local plum syrup / elemakule tiki bitters

licor 43 / la colombe espresso / chocolate bitters

"Hemera" after the Greek goddess of light. Alice Tétienne, will illuminate Henriot's commitment to excellence and terroir-transparency across decades through their superb lineup of Champagne. Each wine will be thoughtfully paired with a 4-course menu curated by acclaimed Chef Christophe Bellanca, designed to elevate and complement the unique character of every pour. This extraordinary culinary and wine experience promises an unforgettable night of artistry and flavor.

barberry, ponzu, margolaine

mouillette, tomato jam

Eggplant, ricotta

sweet potato / madeira reduction

sashimi / cucumber / lemon verbena / ajoblanco. gluten free

slightly cooked / stuffed zita / swarnadwipa / green curry

poached / green yuzu & knob celery / amontillado sabayon. gluten free

compote / dill sorbet / apple cucumber

clementine marmalade / bergamot / makrut lime sorbet. gluten free

Whether you're watching the floats on West 77th Street or spending the day exploring Midtown, join us for a festive, chef-driven meal featuring seasonal ingredients and modern French cuisine. Perfect for families, parade-goers, and visitors seeking one of New York City's best Thanksgiving restaurants near the parade route. Please note we do not offer parade viewing.

sweet potato / madeira reduction

akami / artichoke / aji amarillo

cauliflower / minneola tangelos / green apple gluten free

confit / marco polo / geranium roast

lightly smoked / gold ossetra caviar / champagne hazelnut gluten free

slightly cooked / stuffed zita / swarnadwipa / green curry

poached / green yuzu & knob celery / amontillado sabayon gluten free

cuit sur la braise / red kuri squash / kampot pepper sauce gluten free

leg balottine & roasted breast / stuffing / cranberry relish / albufera sauce

clementine marmalade / bergamot / makrut lime sorbet gluten free

warm pie / chai ice cream

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Our offerings may vary based on ingredient availability and chef inspiration. We appreciate your understanding.

sweet potato / madeira reduction

sashimi / cucumber / lemon verbena / ajoblanco

foie gras / oxalis / bouillon corse. Albarino, Granbazán, 'Etiqueta Verde' 2023, Rías Baixas, Spain

slightly cooked / stued zita / swarnadwipa / green curry. Riesling, J&H Selbach, Spätlese 2020, Mosel, Germany

lightly smoked / gold ossetra caviar / champagne hazelnut. Grüner Veltliner, Emmerich Knoll, Smaragd, 'Kreutles' 2022, Wachau, Austria

poached / zucchini ower / costata romanesco / amontillado sabayon. Dry Furmint, Royal Tokaji Company, 'Úrágya' 2022, Tokaji, Hungary

racan / roasted / orange condiment / farce à gratin / sauce diable. Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gerard Charvin 2018, Rhône Valley, France

rosa bianca eggplant / gremolata / gekkeikan sake reduction. Tempranillo Blend, Abadía Retuerta, 'Selección Especial' 2019, Duero Valley, Spain

compote / dill sorbet / apple cucumber

warm. Rivesaltes Ambré, Domaine de Rancy 2000, Roussillon, France

clementine marmalade / bergamot / orange blossom / makrut lime sorbet

akami / artichoke / sudachi

cauliower / minneola tangelos / green apple

sashimi / cucumber / lemon verbena / ajoblanco

foie gras / oxalis / bouillon corse

millefeuilles / white truffle / apple & chestnut

snake / gremolata / mariniere reduction

smoked pike roe / genmaicha tuile / dill & chive bouillon

fondant / grilled king oyster / rum arabica

lightly smoked / gold ossetra caviar / champagne hazelnut

slightly cooked / stued zita / swarnadwipa / green curry

blanquette / garlic bouillon / parsley velour

grilled / piperade / bouillabaisse reduction

braised / artichoke & razor clams / ginger condiment / turmeric shoyu

poached / zucchini ower / costata romanesco / amontillado sabayon

barely grilled / kabu / combawa / lemongrass ginger infusion

cuit sur la braise / red kuri squash / kampot pepper sauce

racan / roasted / orange condiment / farce à gratin / sauce diable

rosa bianca eggplant / gremolata / gekkeikan sake reduction

warm

osmanthus & elderower / purple shiso sorbet / sakura

mango / rum granité / coconut crispy rice

orange marmalade / green cardamom ice cream

caramelized walnuts / pineau des charentes

yanagita shochu / lychee / umeshu / lillet blanc

greenhook gin / vodka / cyril zangs eau de vie de cidre

helix vodka / pomegranate juice / elderflower / thyme

roku gin / strawberry / yuzu / soda

toki japanese whiskey / routin vermouth / aperol / peach bitters

tepozán reposado / campari / pineau de charentes / rhubarb / lime / cayenne

el dorado 8 year / local plum syrup / elemakule tiki bitters

licor 43 / la colombe espresso / chocolate bitters

Un / Deux / Trois / Dessert

fennel sunchoke / sea bean / nuage marin

sweet potato / madeira reduction

chawanmushi inspired / minneola tangelos / hoshi nori

royale / red king crab / ginkgo bouillon corse

mi cuit / tamarind / mandarinquats / sea condiment

slightly cooked / stuffed zita / swarnadwipa / green curry

lightly smoked / gold ossetra caviar / champagne hazelnut

white asparagus / stuffed morel / galangal / zanzibar-amontillado sabayon

cuit sur la braise / kabocha squash / kampot pepper sauce

wagyu / brussels sprout coussin / juniper berries reduction

mariposa cristal / tonka chai ice cream / opaline

raspberry / ruby / sudachi rose

for the table

artichoke / gold ossetra caviar / bouillon tiède gourmand

chawanmushi inspired / minneola tangelos / hoshi nori

sashimi / cucumber / lemon verbena / ajoblanco

foie gras royale / ginkgo / bouillon corsé

fennel sunchoke / sea bean / nuage mari

mi cuit / tamarind / mandarinquats / sea condiment

smoked pike roe / genmaicha tuile / dill chive bouillon

gently braised / black truffle / angry orchard émulsion

lightly smoked / gold ossetra caviar / champagne hazelnut

slightly cooked / stued zita / swarnadwipa / green curry

blanquette / garlic bouillon / parsley velour

grilled / piperade / bouillabaisse reduction

braised / artichoke razor clams / turmeric shoyu

white asparagus / stuffed morel / galangal / zanzibar-amontillado sabayon

barely grilled / combawa / château-chalon

cuit sur la braise / kabocha squash / kampot pepper sauce

racan / roasted / fukushu kumquat / toast à gratin / sauce diable

wagyu / brussels sprout coussin / juniper berries reduction

warm / roasted vanilla ice cream

rosé pineapple / coconut sorbet / pampero aniversario

malted oat / chai ice cream / opaline

orange marmalade / green cardamom ice cream

caramelized walnuts / pineau des charentes

sweet potato / madeira reduction

mi cuit / tamarind mandarinquats / sea condiment

foie gras royale / ginkgo / bouillon corsé

slightly cooked / stuffed zita / swarnadwipa / green curry

lightly smoked / gold ossetra caviar / champagne hazelnut

white asparagus / stuffed morel / galangal / zanzibar-amontillado sabayon

racan / roasted / fukushu kumquat / toast à gratin / sauce diable

wagyu / brussels sprout coussin / juniper berries reduction

grapefruit textures / puffed rice / sorbet herbacé

warm / roasted vanilla ice cream

rosé pineapple / coconut sorbet / pampero aniversario

potato leek velouté / pine nut

artichoke / gold ossetra caviar / bouillon tiède gourmand

chawanmushi inspired / minneola tangelos / hoshi nori

sashimi / cucumber / lemon verbena / ajoblanco

foie gras royale / ginkgo / bouillon corsé

mi cuit / tamarind / mandarinquats / sea condiment

smoked pike roe / genmaicha tuile / dill chive bouillon

lightly smoked / gold ossetra caviar / champagne hazelnut

slightly cooked / stuffed zita / swarnadwipa / green curry

braised / artichoke razor clams / turmeric shoyu

white asparagus / stuffed morel / galangal / zanzibar-amontillado sabayon

barely grilled / combawa / château-chalon

maine lobster / tarragon

roasted / morels / albufera sauce

wagyu / brussels sprout coussin / juniper berries reduction

prime beef / vermont cheddar / Essential secret sauce / french fries

house made ketchup

our house signature

country kalamata olive loaf / salted butter

grapefruit textures / puffed rice / sorbet herbacé

warm / roasted vanilla ice cream

rosé pineapple / coconut sorbet / pampero aniversario

orange marmalade / green cardamom ice cream

caramelized walnuts / pineau des charentes