Back Forty West

SAVOY is a restaurant with a simple thought: that we can create memorable meals by sourcing the best ingredients from farmers we know, and augmenting those flavors with a straight forward cooking style. Our cuisine combines the tradition of great country cooking with the creativity emblematic of downtown New York City. There is always a friendly surprise to be found on the Savoy menu. We...

Nice extension of original E. Village establishment in the old Savoy space. Small but satisfying plates. Hungry?...order more.

The East Village's, Back Forty claims to be the pioneer of the locavore mindset. While it could be argued that hunter gatherers may have beat them to the punch, you'll dimiss the argument entirely upon entering their homey sister restaurant, Back Forty West. Enjoy seasonal offerings like Spring's grilled herb marinated lamb or sirloin with ramp butter. Or try the fried soft shell crab or springtime asparagus with heritage bacon. Of course, the classics from Back Forty, including their juicy burger, make an appearance, and the dessert menu remains inspired.

EAST VILLAGE — Back Forty is bringing back its annual summer crab boils on June 3. Then, and on every Tuesday until Labor Day, both Back Forty and Back Forty West will serve communal feast of crabs, cornbread, corn on the cob, potatoes, string beans, and fruit cobbler to groups of ticket holders. Tickets are $50 per person, and are on sale now for all June boils. [EaterWire]

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MIDTOWN — Má Pêche is launching a Saturday brunch this weekend. The dim sum offerings include a breakfast pastry cart, a bloody mary cart, and a cart with biscuits and gravy or grits. Dishes from the kitchen include chicken and waffles, shrimp hash, and breakfast noodles with chorizo and poached egg. [EaterWire]

MIDTOWN EAST — Riverpark is hosting the first annual Sustainable Seafood Shindig...

The East Village's, Back Forty claims to be the pioneer of the locavore mindset. While it could be argued that hunter gatherers may have beat them to the punch, you'll dimiss the argument entirely upon entering their homey sister restaurant, Back Forty West. Enjoy seasonal offerings like Spring's grilled herb marinated lamb or sirloin with ramp butter. Or try the fried soft shell crab or springtime asparagus with heritage bacon. Of course, the classics from Back Forty, including their juicy burger, make an appearance, and the dessert menu remains inspired.

SOHO — On March 9, Back Forty West is hosting its annual cassoulet tasting. Six chefs, including Seamus Mullen of Tertulia and cookbook author David Tanis, will serve their versions of the dish along with wines from southwest France. Tickets, which include food and wine, are $65 per person, with part of the proceeds going to benefit New Amsterdam Market. Tickets can be bought online....

Relaxed ambiance and friendly service greet you as you step into Back Forty West,