She slid it to me, suggesting I follow its instructions instead. Delivered on a silver tray, the note (accompanied by a shot) instructed my fellow diner to excuse herself from the table. But as we dug in, we were interrupted by the waitstaff. On a lighter note, we chose the persimmon salad, a pleasantly sweet mix of fruit, shaved fennel and sunflower granola. We also crunched on a basket of fall vegetable crisps: a more richly colored, spicy and flavorful version of the (already craveable) grocery store Terra Chips. My companion opted for a Night Ferry, which Liam called “an introduction to Mezcal.” As smoky as the vapor-laden air, it was laced with the sweetness of summer apricot and a bright twist of citrus peel.Īccompanying our cocktails were Chef King’s “crispy pig crunchies,” a foursome of feather-light cakes whose crust shattered, offering up a rillettes-like filling. A back-straightening combination of akvavit, gin, vermouth and cocchi bianco, it was a surprisingly smooth white-on-white cocktail-and probably the stiffest drink I have ever enjoyed. No dish, however, comes without a twist, as the chef raises everyday British comfort food to a level of subtlety that’s entirely unexpected.Īt the suggestion of Liam, our white-suited server, I started the night with a Hull Executive. Inspired by the upper crust nostalgia of the hotel, King’s menu includes such traditional gems as pork pies, a “Yorkshire fry up” and roast cockles. King, known for his work at Il Buco and Hundred Acres. Housed inside the eerie, train-themed “Gallow Green Station,” The Heath is helmed by Chef R.L. But the hotel’s latest venture, a full-service restaurant called “The Heath,” is sure to surprise even the most seasoned of Sleep No More veterans. But the critically-acclaimed play is only one of the McKittrick’s many talents.Īvid patrons may already be well acquainted with the venue’s rooftop bar, Gallow Green, and live music sessions at the HotBox. Hidden on an industrial stretch of West 27 th Street, the “hotel” is best known as the home of Sleep No More, New York’s most talked-about (and most mysterious) immersive theatre experience. You could call it an acquired taste, but those who dare enter the McKittrick Hotel have a hard time staying away. King creates British fare with a luxurious twist. Gallow Green is now open at The McKittrick Hotel at 542 West 27th Street.A review of the eclectic theater and dining experience at The Heath. If you're wondering whether Gallow Green's reopening means the return of the award-winning Sleep No More, the Manderley Bar and the Club Car venues, it does-we're just waiting for official dates to be announced.

Photograph: Courtesy The McKittrick Hotel There's a raw bar too ( lightly fried calamari and a gorgeous crudité bowl) and a rich menu of desserts that includes a silky orange panna cotta and sorbet and ice cream by Il Laboratorio del Gelato. The hotel’s executive chef, Pascal Le Seac’h, has created a menu of favorites-a lobster roll served on a toasty buttered potato roll with fresh Old Bay chips, and the GG Burger, made with a special blend of DeBragga steak cuts, homemade pickles, and bacon marmalade with fries-and new dishes like a Fattoush salad with diced vegetables, chickpeas, fresh mint, and crispy strips of naan lightly dressed in yogurt, and a Banh Mi sandwich made with maple-soy glazed pork belly and pickled vegetables on a baguette.

For the summer, there is also frozé on tap, wine by the glass and bottle, local seasonal draft beers, and bottled ciders. When you're sitting under the lofty vines, hand-crafted cocktails are just an order away, including the Sleep No More (pea flower-infused vodka, elderflower, and rosé cider) and Gallow Green (bourbon, blue curaçao, citrus, and ginger), which are named after the hotel and its residents. RECOMMENDED: This new secret garden-inspired rooftop is the highest immersive club with a pool in NYC Photograph: The McKittrick Hotel Gallow Green, which is in full bloom right now, is open for dinner and drinks on Wednesday through Sunday evenings for those looking for a more intimate and romantic rooftop bar scene. The romantic and verdant rooftop atop the McKittrick Hotel, Gallow Green, has finally reopened to the public and it's just as beautiful as ever.

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