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Beauty & Essex
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American·Lower East Side, New York

Beauty & Essex

Excellenthigh confidence

Clear gluten-free labeling and knowledgeable staff make this a solid choice for gluten-free diners, with positive recent experiences and a dedicated fryer reported.

Gluten-Free Offerings

GF Fryer
0GF Score
Cross-Contamination
Low

Low risk of cross-contamination reported.

Staff Knowledge
High

Staff are knowledgeable and can guide GF diners confidently.

Illness Reports
None

No GF-related illness reports found in recent data.

GF Labeling
Clearly labeled
GF Options
16 items identified
GF Sentiment
Mostly positive
About

Beauty & Essex is a chic spot on the Lower East Side, known for its Tomato Soup Dumplings and truffle mac & cheese. It's a date night splurge with a speakeasy vibe, hidden behind a pawn shop entrance. Chef Chris Santos, a pioneer of the small plate dining trend, helms the kitchen. The restaurant is part of the Tao Group…

GF Menu
Snapshot — verify on arrival
RAW BAR
Shrimp cocktail
charred jalapeño cocktail sauce
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East & west coast oysters half dozen
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Pearls of the sea
dozen oysters, tuna poke, 6 shrimp cocktail, 1 lb lobster
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JEWELS ON TOAST
Roasted beets & whipped goat cheese
chili honey balsamic, candied hazelnuts
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SHAREABLES
Grilled shishito peppers
lemon harissa vinaigrette, sesame seeds, turmeric spiced yogurt, mint
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Kale & apple salad
candied pecans, shaved goat cheese, pancetta, apple cider vinaigrette
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FOR THE TABLE
Gochujang salmon
black garlic risotto, kimchi slaw, ginger aioli
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Pan seared scallops
romanesco, lacinato kale, farro risotto, speck
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PRIME MEATS
Grilled double cut lamb chops
pistachio chimichurri, creamy leek puree
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14 oz. aged ny strip steak
served with Beauty & Essex signature sauces: roasted garlic & bacon / red chimichurri
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24 oz. dry aged ribeye
charred spring onion gremolata, served with roasted garlic & bacon sauce
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ACCESSORIES
Miso glazed crispy eggplant
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Blistered haricot verts
za’atar, labneh, toasted seeds, crispy shallots
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DESSERTS
Black bottom butterscotch pot de crème
coconut chantily
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Black forest
vanilla mousse, cherry compote, chocolate hazelnut cake
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Selection of ice cream & sorbets
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Logistics
Address
146 Essex St, New York, NY 10002, USA