Located in the historic Greenwich Village once known for being the birthplace of all things artistic and bohemian, The Anthony Restaurant and Lounge is more than just that, as it provides a vivacious experience to both locals and visitors alike.
Gritty with a hint of modern day sophistication, The Anthony sits at the center of the tree-lined Bleecker Street exuding Greenwich trendy allure. Upon entering, you’re immediately drawn into the 1950’s décor with its Hollywood inspired black and white portraits across the walls. As if the ambiance isn’t enough to lure you, the globally inspired menu from executive Chef Max Renny will have you wanting more.
Signature dishes at The Anthony include: the Crispy Duck & Waffles, the Tony Prime Burger with a Pat LaFrieda prime select dry-aged patty topped with house made creamed spinach cheese, a signature steak sauce, and crispy red onions, the Maine Lobster Fondre, and Crispy Pork & Watermelon. To top off the meal, enjoy fanciful desserts from Michelin-starred pastry chef Ashton Warren, like the Caramel Corn Cheesecake. Who wouldn’t enjoy popcorn-flavored cheesecake with whipped salted caramel on a peanut butter crust, topped with house made caramel corn?
The Anthony also houses a cozy and inviting bar where a curated list of well-balanced cocktails are mixed by Anthony Nelson, a former model with an engineering degree and pilot’s license, who flies helicopters by day and mixes cocktails as the bar manager by night. Signature drinks include Suzy’s Secret, a refreshing blend of Double Cross vodka with fresh muddled raspberries and cucumber topped with Champagne, and The Matador- a spicy and smoky blend of mezcal, habañero-infused honey, crushed cilantro, lime juice, and bitters.
Stay past cocktail hour and The Anthony morphs into a vibrant nightlife scene, including an invisible ink graffiti mural strategically splattered across the walls that can only be viewed at night. On Fridays, guests can listen to beats from DJ Ria while DJ Club Calco spins a diverse mix of tunes from current and past eras on Saturdays. Whether you’re there to feast on delicious signature favorites in the upstairs lounge where Hollywood Classic films play throughout the day, or you’re grabbing a few cocktails after a long days work, a visit to The Anthony is sure to leave you planning your next visit back!
By Dominique Simpson, CMPR-Inc
