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North Square

09/05/2008 22:33
North Square - USA - New York - China - Restaurant - American - Food - dining - NYC - French - Greenwich Village


In a demure spot facing Washington Square, impressive American cooking with attention to detail. North Square's discreet, sedate decor appeals to the largley older crowd occupying the dining room whilst a younger set parties in the back bar. The lowish ceiling and garden-apartment view of passing feet has claustrophobic potential, but warmth of service and environs makes it cozy instead.



The Food

The kitchen here loves to impress with cleverly combined, carefully wrought dishes. A chopped salad, incorporating fresh beans, tomatoes, enoki mushrooms, cress and quail eggs is beautifully presented and excitingly complex. A platter of merguez and linguica sausages with local sheep's cheese is likewise handsomely composed and dazzlingly flavorful. Filet of snapper, coated in browned tortilla bits and accompanied by a surprisingly light corn flan, is delicious as well. Only an arid couscous side and an alarmingly underdone pork chop--though delicious on a second attempt--fall short. A perfect pistachio creme brulee with embedded raspberries makes a fine dessert.

Happy Hour

Every day between 5pm and 7pm in the back lounge, $12 buys you half a dozen Malpeque oysters and an apple martini.

The Wine List

The selection of 50 or so wines from around the world is impressively affordable, with a number of bottles weighing in for under $20. Choices by the glass are representative of the list as a whole, and average $8.


North Square

103 Waverly Pl
New York, NY 10011
Phone: (212) 254-1200
Fax: (212) 260-1179

Cross Street: MacDougal Street
Directions: A, C, E; B, D, F, Q at W. 4th St.-Washington Sq.



Restaurant Information

Hours

  • Daily 7:30am-11am
  • Daily 12pm-3:30pm
  • Daily 5:30pm-10:30pm

Cuisines

  • American (New)
  • French

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Diners Club

Meal Price

  • $$$

Amenities

  • Online Reservations
  • Happy Hour
  • Breakfast
  • Local Favorites
  • Romantic Dining
  • Bar Scene
  • Hidden Find
  • People Watching
  • Business Breakfast
  • Business Dining
  • Hotel Dining
  • Brunch



    North Square Menu


    Lunch Menu
    Appetizers
    Duck Confit Empanadas baked chili beans and crème fraÓche
     9.00
    Wild Mushroom Ravioli coach farm fresh goat cheese, truffle gouda, roasted yellow tomato sauce
     9.00
    Tuna Tartare avocado, ginger cured vegetables, lemon-lime vinaigrette
     9.00
    Crisp Herbed Calamari roasted tomato sauce
     7.00
    Baby Arugula Salad dried figs, grilled onion, pistachio nuts, manchego cheese, honey cumin vinaigrette
     9.00
    Entree Salads
    Crab And Pear Salad frisee, jicama, arugula, peruvian potato, toasted almonds, manchego cheese with port vinaigrette
     14.00
    Cobb Salad roasted chicken breast, fingerling potato, avocado, stilton, tomato, bacon, lemon chive dressing
     11.00
    Grilled Shrimp And Octopus Salad frisee, romaine, tomatoes, feta cheese, black olives, herb croutons, fresh lemon vinaigrette
     15.00
    Caesar Salad Three Ways with roasted chicken
     10.00
        with smoked trout
     11.00
        with grilled shrimp
     12.00
    Sandwiches
    Lentil and Vegetable Burger chive aioli, served with choice of mesclun greens, french fries, or chips
     10.00
    Grilled Chicken Club roasted red peppers, arugula, bacon, mozzarella cheese, basil, sun dried tomato mayonnaise served with mesclun greens, french fries, or chips
     10.00
    Sirloin Burger made with grass fed organic beef served with cheddar cheese, served with mesclun greens, french fries, or chips
     10.00
        with bacon
     11.00
    Grilled Vegetable Wrap zucchini, eggplant, red peppers, onions, goat cheese, herb aioli, served with fresh corn salad and creme fraÓche;
     11.00
    Entrees
    Almond Crusted Striped Bass wilted baby spinach, jasmine rice, yellow pepper sauce
     18.00
    Beef Tenderloin Brochettes skewers of grilled beef tenderloin served with vegetable couscous and herb au jus
     14.00
    Seafood Paella grilled shrimp, steamed clams and mussels, roasted chicken, lamb sausage, saffron rice
     16.00
    Pan Seared Lobster And Crab Cakes seaweed and cucumber salad, thai curry coconut sauce
     14.00
    Grilled Atlantic Salmon thyme, basil, and sesame rub, hijiki jasmine rice, daikon radish, scallions, ginger leek broth
     15.00
    Classic Omelette choice of two fillings: mushrooms, cheddar cheese, gruyere, goat cheese, roasted peppers, asparagus, ham or chorizo served with french fries and baby greens
     9.00
    -
    Dinner Menu
    Appetizers
    Grilled Sausage Plate For Two Hudson valley sheep cheese, merguez, linguica, marinated onions and tomato, garlic bread
     14.00
    Mango And Crab Summer Roll julienned vegetables, herb trio, sesame soy sauce
     11.00
    Lobster And Crab Cakes seaweed and vegetable salad, thai curry coconut sauce
     12.00
    Duck Confit Empanadas black beans and chipotle peanut sauce
     9.00
    Radicchio And Boston Lettuce Salad roasted beets, fresh goat cheese, honey spiced pecans, blue cheese dressing
     9.00
    Baby Arugula Salad dried figs, grilled onion, pistachio nuts, manchego cheese, honey & cumin vinaigrette
     9.00
    Tuna Tartare avocado, ginger cured vegetables, lemon-lime vinaigrette
     10.00
    Endive Salad stilton, bacon, apples, red pearl onions, port wine and walnut dressing
     9.00
    Chopped Salad turnips, jicama, beets, roasted onions, carrots, celery, green apple, fennel, yellow peppers, enoki mushrooms, mesclun greens, ginger shallot vinaigrette.
     9.00
    Grilled Marinated Shrimp Skewers tomato and zucchini couscous, scallions, anise sauce
     10.00
    Entrees
    Barbecue Braised Short Ribs kale greens sautéed with smoked bacon, thyme roasted yukon gold potatoes, chipotle barbecue sauce
     20.00
    Marinated Pork Tenderloin mashed plantain and yuca, baby broccoli florets, red wine and ginger fig sauce
     19.00
    Pan Seared Lobster braised leeks, mushroom risotto, black truffle butter, white wine & tomato broth
     28.00
    Almond Crusted Striped Bass wilted baby spinach, jasmine rice, yellow pepper sauce
     23.00
    Crisp Long Island Duck Breast carrot, potato & cauliflower mash, glazed apples, uplandcress, black currant & kumquat sauce
     20.00
    Rack Of Lamb honey glazed vegetables, chive mashed potatoes, rosemary lamb jus
     25.00
    Filet Mignon Au Poivre american beef grilled asparagus, crisp onion rings, herb bourbon sauce
     28.00
    Blacked Yellowfin Tuna grilled ratatouille, panisse, baby herbs, caper beurre blanc
     24.00
    Sea Scallops grilled eggplant, baby bok choy, chickpea salad, piquillo-peanut sauce
     22.00
    Slow Roasted Organic Chicken Breast scallion potato cake, steamed asparagus, mushroom sauce
     19.00
    Wild North Atlantic Arctic Char wild mushrooms, cauliflower mash, black truffle sauce
     20.00
    -
    Brunch Menu
    Citrus Cured Salmon Plate toasted bagel, tomato, onions, capers, mixed greens, lemon shallot dressing
     7.00
    Classic Omelette choice of two fillings: ratatouille, mushrooms, cheddar cheese, gruyere, goat cheese, roasted peppers, asparagus, ham, chorizo, or prosciutto served with home fries and baby greens
     9.00
    Eggs Benedict: Three Ways traditional, with canadian bacon
     7.00
        with citrus cured salmon and spinach
     8.00
        with fresh crab meat and fennel
     9.00
    Brunch Tasting baby pancakes, eggs any style, chicken & apple sausage, cheddar biscuit
     9.00
    Challah French Toast with bacon or chicken apple sausage
     9.00
    Cinnamon And Apple Belgian Waffles mango & papaya chutney, fresh berries, whipped cream
     8.00
    Pumpkin Pecan Pancakes strawberries and maple syrup; with bacon or chicken apple sausage
     9.00
    Lentil And Vegetable Burger chive aioli, celery root slaw, malanga and plantain chips
     8.00
    Grilled Chicken Club smoked bacon, arugula, roasted peppers, red onion walnut pesto mayo, ancho potato chips
     8.00
    Homemade Herbed Flat Bread topped with roasted tomato and basil sauce, jack cheese chorizo, and fresh corn; served with caesar salad
     9.00
    Sirloin Burger organic grass fed beef, cheddar cheese, french fries, barrel aged pickle
     10.00
        with bacon
     11.00
    Cobb Salad roasted chicken breast, fingerling potato, avocado, stilton, tomato, bacon, lemon chive dressing
     10.00
    Caesar Salad Four Ways traditional with romaine lettuce and romano cheese
     8.00
        with grilled chicken
     10.00
        with smoked trout
     11.00
        with grilled shrimp
     12.00
    Pan Seared Lobster And Crab Cakes seaweed and cucumber salad, thai curry coconut sauce
     14.00
    Pan Seared Arctic Char wild mushrooms, cauliflower mash, black truffle sauce
     15.00
    Sides
    Home Fries 
     2.00
    Cheddar Biscuit 
     1.25
    Corn Muffin 
     1.25
    Granola And Yogurt 
     5.00
    Fresh Fruit 
     3.25
    Chicken & Apple Sausage 
     2.50
    Applewood Smoked Bacon 
     3.00
    Canadian Bacon 
     3.00
    Bagel And Cream Cheese 
     2.00
    -
    Brunch Prix-Fixe $15
    Choice Of:
    Classic Omelette 
    Brunch Tasting 
    Challah 
    French Toast 
    Choice Of:
    Coffee 
    Fresh Squeezed Juice 
    Choice Of:
    Blood Orange Mimosa 
    Bloody Mary 
    -
    Dessert
    Warm Chocolate Pudding Cake pistachio ice cream, crème fraÓche
     9.00
    Pear And Raisin Butter Tart fior di latte ice cream, toasted walnuts, caramel sauce
     8.00
    Lemon Meringue Tart raspberry sauce, lemon and vanilla syrup, fresh raspberries
     7.00
    Black And White Sundae fior di latte ice cream, espresso sorbet, bitter chocolate ice cream, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, double chocolate cookies
     9.00
    Coffee Panna Cotta chocolate covered espresso beans, candied corn flakes
     8.00
    Chocolate Mousse Cake bitter chocolate ice cream, chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, chopped heath bar
     8.00
    Passion Fruit Crème Brþlée hazelnuts, blueberry compote
     7.00
    Capogiro's Artisanal Ice Creams And Sorbets fior di latte, mint stracciatella, pistachio, bitter chocolate espresso, strawberry tarragon, lime cilantro, rhubarb
     9.00
    Homemade Cookie Plate 
     6.00
    Chef's Daily Cheese Selection 
     10.00
    Tea Service $20
    Mon-Sat: 3pm-5pm. Served For Two With A Pot Of Tea
    Smoked Turkey Sandwich with Cheddar Cheese, Arugula, Roasted Peppers, Walnut Pesto Aioli
    Three Cheese Selection with Fresh Grapes and Garlic Croutons
    Miniature Meringue Tarts 
    Homemade Cookies and Biscotti 
    Tea Selections $3
    Two Cup Press
    Darjeeling organic, this tea has a nutty note, pronounced greenness, strong character, yet is delicate
    Burroughs' Brew organic, the tangible enticement of coconut and the robust body of Nilgiri black tea
    Chocolatea chocolate, vanilla, rooibos, black tea, this densely aromatic tea is rich and velvety with a fine finish and delicate linger
    Earl Grey organic, traditional bergamot beverage perfect for anytime of the day
    Passion & Envy green tea, the fresh taste of sencha leaf combined with the sensuousness of passion fruit
    Zzz a blend of chamomile and lavender, soothing and fragrant with hints of apples and honey
    Mint Leaves classic mint leaves, pure and unadulterated.
    Ruby Sipper blood orange and pear, full bodied and refreshing
    Tea descriptions courtesy of Serendipitea