Crown Shy
New York
Crown Shy occupies the ground floor of the Art Deco landmark at 70 Pine Street in Manhattan's Financial District. Its neighbourhood-restaurant approach combines an à la carte menu with techniques associated with more formal dining, allowing diners to build their own meal. Dishes include white bean hummus with 'nduja and pine nuts, and grilled citrus-marinated chicken with the restaurant's own hot sauce. Lunch and dinner menus give the address several uses through the day, with cocktails and alcohol-free drinks alongside the food. The historic building supplies a distinctive setting for a restaurant rooted in downtown New York.