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Beauty & Essex
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American·Lower East Side, New York

Beauty & Essex

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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

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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
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16 items
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RAW BAR
Shrimp cocktail
charred jalapeño cocktail sauce
GF
East & west coast oysters half dozen
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Pearls of the sea
dozen oysters, tuna poke, 6 shrimp cocktail, 1 lb lobster
GF
JEWELS ON TOAST
Roasted beets & whipped goat cheese
chili honey balsamic, candied hazelnuts
GF
SHAREABLES
Grilled shishito peppers
lemon harissa vinaigrette, sesame seeds, turmeric spiced yogurt, mint
GF
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
GF
Blistered haricot verts
za’atar, labneh, toasted seeds, crispy shallots
GF
DESSERTS
Black bottom butterscotch pot de crème
coconut chantily
GF
Black forest
vanilla mousse, cherry compote, chocolate hazelnut cake
GF
Selection of ice cream & sorbets
GF
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Logistics
Address
146 Essex St, New York, NY 10002, USA
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