Épicerie Boulud
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| Épicerie Boulud | |
|---|---|
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | May 2011 |
| Food type | French Cuisine |
| City | New York City |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 10036 |
| Country | United States |
| Website | https://www.epicerieboulud.com/all-locations |
Épicerie Boulud is a chain of épiceries, or French groceries. The chain was founded by chef Daniel Boulud, who had already been in the restaurant industry for 42 years at that point. Épicerie Boulud was his first retail concept.
Locations
[edit]There have been six locations exclusively in New York City. These are opening dates and locations:
- May 10th 2011 at Lincoln Center [1]
- November 2014 at the Plaza Food Hall on the first floor of the Plaza Hotel
- October 2016 at the Westfield World Trade Center
- April 2021 at the Lipstick Building[2]
- May 2021 at One Vanderbilt[3]
- November 2023 at 919 Third Avenue[4]
Menu
[edit]The menu at each location features seasonal dishes,[5] and has eight sections: breakfast, salads, sandwiches, vegetables du jour, quiches, soup du jour, combos, and bar.[6] Épicerie Boulud also offers homemade bread, charcuterie, cheeses, and sweets like ice cream, cakes, and chocolates[7] According to nyc.com, the restaurant shifts focus to the oyster bar and wines in the evening.[8] They sell a version of Bûche de Noël which they call "Santa Cake".[9]
Awards
[edit]- March 2015: Épicerie Boulud named #6 Éclair in New York City by Foursquare City Guide[10]
- June 2016: Épicerie Boulud named #3 Baguette and #4 Croissant in New York Magazine’s “Best of New York” collection[11][12]
- March 2017: Épicerie Boulud named #5 French Macaron in New York Magazine’s “Best of New York” collection.[13]
Closure
[edit]Épicerie Boulud at the Plaza Food Hall closed in March 2020 following failed negotiations between the Dinex Group and the Plaza Hotel.[14] Every other location is still open.
References
[edit]- ^ Kludt, Amanda (2011-05-06). "Boulud's Epicerie Soft Opens Sunday, Officially on Tuesday". ny.eater.com. Vox Media. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ "Épicerie Boulud - Third Ave". culinaryagents.com. Culinary Agents Inc. April 2021. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
- ^ "About Daniel Boulud – Career Highlights" (PDF). www.danielboulud.com. Dinex Group. 2021-12-07. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
- ^ "919 Café by DB". culinaryagents.com. Culinary Agents Inc. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
- ^ "From Our Kitchen". epicerieboulud.com. Épicerie Boulud. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
- ^ "The Plaza Foodhall Menu". epicerieboulud.com. Épicerie Boulud. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
- ^ Diez, Patty (2016-11-06). "Daniel Boulud Opens Third Location of Epicerie Boulud". ny.eater.com. Vox Media. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ "Épicerie Boulud". nyc.com. NYC.com Inc. Retrieved 2025-03-21.
- ^ Kramer, Sydney. "This Santa cake will put you in the Christmas spirit". Business Insider. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
- ^ "The 15 Best Places for Eclairs in New York City". foursquare.com. Foursquare. 2015-03-06. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
- ^ Merwin, Hugh (2016-05-27). "The Absolute Best Baguette in New York". grubstreet.com. Vox Media. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
- ^ Pariseau, Leslie (2016-06-13). "The Absolute Best Croissant in New York". grubstreet.com. Vox Media. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
- ^ Merwin, Hugh (2017-03-29). "The Absolute Best French Macarons in New York". grubstreet.com. Vox Media. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
- ^ "Why is the plaza food hall closed?". chefsresource.com. Chef's Resource. 29 March 2024. Retrieved 2025-03-13.