Figure Eight (restaurant)

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Figure Eight
Figure Eight (restaurant)
Restaurant information
EstablishedNovember 2023 (2023-11)
Street address18 Cornelia St
CityNew York
StateNew York
Postal/ZIP Code10014
CountryUnited States
Coordinates 40°43′53″N74°00′07″W / 40.73141°N 74.001995°W / 40.73141; -74.001995

Figure Eight is a Chinese-American restaurant located on Cornelia Street in New York City. [1]

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History

The restaurant opened on 15 November 2023. [2] The restaurant's location was formerly occupied by Pearl Oyster Bar. [3] Figure Eight was opened by Emmeline Zhao, also operator of the restaurant Silver Apricot; Silver Apricot is located next to Figure Eight. [4] Before opening Figure Eight, the restaurant's operators ran a pop-up in the space, called F8 Cafe. [5]

Reviews and accolades

A review in CN Traveler written by Matt Ortile praised the restaurant's "flavors" as "familiar but surprising, subtle and masterful" and highlighted its branzino as "sublime". [6]

The Financial Times included Figure Eight on its April 2024 list detailing five of the "most exciting new-wave" Chinese eating establishments in New York City, alongside other restaurants including Bonnie's. [7]

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References

  1. Orlow, Emma (7 March 2023). "NYC's Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings of Spring 2023". Eater NY. Archived from the original on 9 December 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  2. Orlow, Emma (2 November 2023). "New Restaurant Openings in NYC, November 2023". Eater NY. Archived from the original on 2 January 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  3. Stein, Joshua David (31 August 2023). "The Old Pearl Oyster Bar Will Become Something Completely New". Grub Street. Archived from the original on 4 February 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  4. Fabricant, Florence (21 November 2023). "Figure Eight Takes a Southern Approach to Chinese Cuisine". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 3 December 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  5. Sutherland-Namako, Amber (24 May 2023). "Silver Apricot restaurant in the West Village just opened a pop-up next door". TimeOut. Archived from the original on 3 June 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  6. Ortile, Matt (13 March 2024). "Condé Nast Traveler". Condé Nast Traveler. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  7. Raptopoulos, Lilah (30 April 2024). "Five of New York's most exciting new-wave Chinese restaurants". The Financial Times. Retrieved 2 July 2024.