Table 8
Photo: Evan W. Miller
While the controversy surrounding the Cooper Square Hotel's patio rages on, business continues apace at Govind Armstrong's newcomer in the building, Table 8. The restaurant launched its 40-seat outdoor patio yesterday (due to noise issues, though, it closes at 10 PM) and has begun to roll out lunch service from noon–3:30 PM (you can check out the full lunch menu after the jump). Breakfast and weekend brunch are expected to join the lineup later this summer (212-475-5700; reserve online).
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Scallop, Kumquat 4 Fluke, Lime, Chili 4
Striped Bass, Cara Cara Orange 4
Duck Prosciutto 3 Mortadella 4
Country Terrine 5 Jamon de Iberico 6
Lamb Terrine, Pickled Tomato 6 Venison Bresaola, Bailey Hazen Bleu 5
Rabbit Sausage, Black Truffle Salt 5
Spinach with Grilled Watermelon and Red Onion 3
Pickled Vegetable Crudités with Garlic Aioli 5
Cauliflower a la Plancha with Dill, Capers and Parsley 4
Heirloom Carrots with Tarragon and Preserved Meyer Lemon Relish 5
Braised Turnips and Radishes with Warm Anchovy Vinaigrette 4
Grilled Broccolini with Chili and Garlic 3
Oak Leaf Salad with Roasted Beets, Sweet Onion, Feta and Black Olive Oil 8
White Asparagus Soup with Pretzel Bread Croutons and Pumpkin Seed Oil 9
Seared Cana de Cabra with Arugula, Avocado, Red Onion, and Balsamic 14
Soft Shell Crab on Wilted Spinach with Spring Succotash 16
Sweet Pea Salad with Lamb Pancetta Wrapped Poached Prawn and Pistachio Vinaigrette 12
Caesar Salad with White Anchovies 11
Linguine with Parsley, Lemon, Ricotta, and Broken Bread Crumbs 7/14
Add Chicken 4, Add Prawns 7
Arugula Salad with Artichoke Sofrito, Mashed Fava Crostino and Truffled Pecorino 12
Add Grilled Chicken 4
Seared Lamb Loin with Warm Bulghur Salad, Meurgez, Parsley and Pine Nuts 18
Grilled Baby Chicken with Wild Leek Polenta and Spring Bean Salad 19
Halibut with Fava Beans, Marinated Tomatoes and Smoked Halibut Toast 22
Steamed Mussels with Preserved Lemon, Vermouth, Fennel 16
Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Asparagus, Rye and Frisee-Lentil Salad 19
Panini with Serrano Ham, Mozzarella and Basil 12
Grilled Swordfish Sandwich with Eggplant Caviar, Aioli and Piquillo Peppers 14
‘The 8 Oz.’ Burger with Choice of Swiss, Bailey Hazen or Aged Cheddar 14
Grilled Cheese with Pulled Short Rib and Red Onion Marmalade 13