Contra (restaurant)

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Contra
Contra (restaurant)
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Rating Etoile Michelin-1.svg Michelin Guide
Street address138 Orchard Street
CityNew York City
StateNew York
Postal/ZIP Code10002
CountryUnited States
Coordinates 40°43′11.7″N73°59′21.2″W / 40.719917°N 73.989222°W / 40.719917; -73.989222

Contra was a restaurant in New York City, New York, United States. [1] [2] Established in 2013, the fine dining [3] establishment serves American cuisine [4] and has received a Michelin star. [5] Time Out New York rated the restaurant 2 out of 5 stars. [6] The restaurant closed on October 28, 2023. [7]

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