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90 Bedford New York, NY 10014

212-741-4695

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John James Audubon's Last Meal
Award Winner 2007

Cuisine(s): American, Asian, Fusion, Italian

Hours: Mon-Wed 12pm-11pm, Thu-Fri 12pm-12am, Sun 5pm-10pm, Sat 11am-12am

Price: $$$
Payment Types: MasterCard, Visa, American Express

Serving: Brunch, Dinner, Late Night, Lunch

Alcohol: Beer, Wine
Reservations: Accepted, Recommended, Online Reservations Available

Parking: No Parking

Description

Occupying what was formerly Chez Michallet, in the tenement made famous by the TV series Friends, Little Owl is a reconfigured bistro that adds all sorts of Asian, American, and Italian twists to the standard bistro formula. Thus we have meatball sliders, an appetizer that puts a spherical amalgam of beef, pork, and lamb on a trio of cute buns; a special of softshell crab tempura garnished with a tart Italian salsa verdi; and a surreal, fennel-flavored pork chop so thick you'll be taking most of it home. Go very early or make reservations well in advance.

2007 | John James Audubon's Last Meal

The son of a French sea captain and a Congolese slave, ornithologist and painter John James Audubon was no vegetarian--he had to shoot the birds that he painted, using fine buckshot so as not to blow them apart, then trussing them up with invisible wires. For his last meal, he'll seek out Little Owl and dine on the outsize pork chop. Oh yeah, and he'd start out with the meatball sliders, since hamburgers hadn't yet been invented during his epoch of American history. We're sure he'll dig... More »

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By Alexia Nader | Mon, April 9, 2012

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Say Goodbye to Devi, Soy Cafe

By Alexia Nader | Fri, April 6, 2012

Devi, the Flatiron Indian restaurant headed by Suvir Saran, is out of business. [Eater] The DOH temporarily shut down the West Village's Little Owl because of a mice infestation. [Diner's Journal]Soy... More »
Scaring Pigeons

By Robert Sietsema | Tue, September 05, 2006

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fstabile | New York, NY | 440 Reviews

| Mon, May 24, 2010

cozy, light filled, excellent food!
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giftedboston | Boston, MA | 2 Reviews

| Fri, October 2, 2009

A hidden gem. I've been to A LOT of restaurants around the world, and this is by far my favorite. The food, waitstaff, ambiance, and decor made you feel like you were in your own little world.

Main Menu

Dinner - Appetizers

Onion Soup
fontina croutons

Tagliatelle
spicy tomato clam broth

Bibb & Beets
butternut, pumpkin seeds and parmesan

Endives & Pears
foie gras nuggets, pecans and cranberry vinaigrette

Sliced Li Duck
arugula, almonds and truffle vinaigrette

Gravy Meatball Sliders
beef, pork, veal and pecorino

Risotto Bianco
organic egg and truffle

Crispy Calamari
lemon aioli

Dinner - Entrees

Halibut
chive mashed and lemon creme fraiche

The Pork Chop
parmesan butter beans and wild dandelion

Sauteed Skate
spinach and lobster salad, leeks and caper buerre noisette

Crispy Chicken
brussels sprout home fries, lemon, sherry and dijon

American Lamb Shank
watercress salad and potato gruyere

Petit Filet Mignon
egg noodle stroganoff and crimini mushrooms

Arctic Char
mustard, napa and rosti potato

Lunch - Appetizers

Onion Soup
fontina croutons

Tagliatelle
spicy tomato clam broth

Beef Carpaccio
spinach, chopped egg, parmesan and herbs

Bibb & Beets
butternut, pumpkin seeds and parmesan

Arugula & Artichoke Salad
figs and robiolina

Gravy Meatball Sliders
beef, pork, veal and pecorino

Fried Calamari
marinara aioli

Lunch - Entrees

Cod Fish
watercress and baugna cuada

Sliced Li Duck
arugula, almonds and truffle vinaigrette

Bacon Cheese Burger
gus’s pickles, lettuce, onion and spiced fries

Chicken Breast
brussels sprout home fries, lemon, sherry and dijon

Cheddar Leek Omelette
leaf lettuce salad

Petit Filet Mignon
mushroom salad

Brunch

Beignettes
nutella and raspberry sauce

Surf & Turf Tacos
guacamole and pickled vegetables

Whole Wheat Pancakes
seasonal berries and maple syrup

Poached Eggs
fontina sausage biscuits, greens and hollandaise

Chicken Breast
asparagus home fries, lemon, sherry and dijon

Sunflower Salad
golden beets, seeds and parmesan

Smoked Salmon & Eggs
crème fraîche, baguette and chives

Gravy Meatball Sliders
beef, pork, veal and pecorino

Bacon Cheese Burger
gus’s pickle and spiced fries

Cheddar Leek Omelette
leaf lettuce salad

New Year's Eve - First Course
$100 Per Person, $40 White Truffle Supplement Per Course. Choice

Lobster Soup
chopped maine lobster

Broiled Langoustine
shiitake mushroom boullion

Sliced Big Eye Tuna
avocado bibb taco

New Year's Eve - Second Course
$100 Per Person, $40 White Truffle Supplement Per Course. Choice

Risotto Bianco
parmesan and organic egg yolk

Lamb Ravioli
olives, feta and minted escarole

Tagliatelli
tartufo parmigiano

New Year's Eve - Third Course
$100 Per Person, $40 White Truffle Supplement Per Course. Choice

Basted Veal Loin
radicchio, pancetta and balsamic

Dijon Tuna
parsnip mousse, bok choy and black truffle citrus sauce

The Pork Chop
parmesan butter beans and wild dandelion

Halibut Imperial
clam, escarole and root vegetable stew

New Year's Eve - Side
$100 Per Person, $40 White Truffle Supplement Per Course. Served Family Style

Stewed Black Eyed Peas
italian sausage

New Year's Eve - Desserts
$100 Per Person, $40 White Truffle Supplement Per Course. Choice

Gelato/sorbet

Affogato
gelato, amaretti and espresso

Ricotta Fig Cheese Cake
orange saba and pine nuts

Pumpkin Panna Cotta
maple, ginger snaps and spiced creme

Chocolate Souffle Cake
espresso gelato

Olde Brooklyn
root beer float

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2007 | John James Audubon's Last Meal

By Alexia Nader | Mon, April 9, 2012

By Alexia Nader | Fri, April 6, 2012

By Robert Sietsema | Tue, September 05, 2006

fstabile | New York, NY | 440 Reviews

giftedboston | Boston, MA | 2 Reviews