As much of a draw for the scene as for the food, Double Crown is a restaurant homage to the British Empire in Asia and a sprawling follow-up to Public and Monday Room in Nolita. Chef Brad Farmerie draws culinary inspiration from both Mother Britain and her former East Asian colonies, offering up elegant riffs on bangers and mash (featuring boar sausage and beet relish) and a classic Wellington...
Who would have thought that a restaurant that draws its inspiration from the food of the former British colonies in Asia would work (and work well) as a concept? It came from Britain . . . and was reinvented in Asia. In the now-trendy Bowery, Double Crown’s presence with its eclectic AVROK-designed front and back dining areas, adds to the neighborhood’s appeal. And at Double Crown, the food is...
That particular sun may have set, but British Empire flavors shine on here. “Hawker” apps come quick, go for pickled watermelon rind, bone marrow, or perennial date conversation-starter crispy pig’s ear. Mains trek from Singapore laksa to Goan vegetable curry. AvroKO design masters follow up Public success with vintage vibe, sprawling space. City-mandated exposed brick and flickering candles,...
Vintage-chic goes way beyond decor at this Bowery spot with imperial ambitions.:
In Short
Double Crown's menu is an inventive foray into a rare culinary realm: British colonialist cuisine from the 19th century, which here consists of dishes like lamb and cashew...