Fig & Olive
M-F 12pm-11pm; Sa 12pm-1am; Su 11am-11pm
10 East 52nd Street; 808 Lexington
Olive oil and wine are dominant in this stunning restaurant and bar. Over the years, I had eaten in the uptown Fig & Olives, but had not been to the meatpacking location until I met a friend for lunch recently. Each of the vegetarian dishes that we shared were excellent – various crostinis, the fig salad, zucchini carpaccio and the truffle mushroom croquette. Fish and meat are well represented on the menu, but it is always a thrill for me when I have so many choices as a vegetarian. I cannot say that this is a hidden gem, as it cannot be missed in this trendy area of 13th Street, but I can suggest that if you have not been, it is worth making a reservation for lunch or dinner, or just stopping by for a nice glass of wine.