Travel to WANDERLUST…a Whimsical & Globally Inspired Eatery now Open in Midtown
Wanderlust (1004 2nd Ave at 53rd St – 646-596-7855) a globally inspired eatery with striking & whimsical wall art & décor is now open for Breakfast Mon-Fri, Lunch & Dinner 7 days a week and Brunch on Saturday & Sunday. The Wanderlust menu features enticing shared plates inspired by culinary locales from around the globe; standouts for Lunch & Dinner include Appetizers ($10-$21) like Vegan Summer Rolls (with Angel Hair, Mint, Carrot & Cucumber), Oysters with Ginger (for 6), Chickpea Panisse, Cuban Croquetas, and Makoud (Tunisian Potato Omelette); Main Courses ($14-$21) like Mac N’ Cheese, the Red Bowl (with Red Quinoa/Onions/Beans, Tomatoes & Pomegranate), Poutine (French Fries, Brown Gravy & Cheese Curds), Shrimp Pad Thai, Tacos al Pastor, Veal Cordon Bleu; and Pizzas ($14) like the Formation (with Honey, Goat Cheese & Thyme) and Rolling In The Cheese (with Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Ricotta & Parmesan).
The sleek eatery from restaurateur Eric Cerato has 60 seats and a festive, intimate atmosphere along with bold, white décor, and eye-catching crystal chandeliers placed throughout. Chef Matthieu Simon has worked as Head Pastry Chef at: Le Coq Rico in NYC; le Drouant in Paris; La Bonne Auberge (1* Michelin) in Clisson, France; Waterside Inn (3* Michelin) in Bray, UK; the 5-star Cadogan Palace in London; the 5-star Hôtel Sofitel in Wien, Austria, and Chez Bruno (1* Michelin) in Loegues, France.
Wanderlust’s Desserts ($3-$16) include Lemon Soufflé (with Basil Sorbet), Passion Fruit (Coconut-Lime Sponge Cake, Coconut Gelee, Passion Fruit Ganache, Fresh Mango), Baked Alaska (Mascarpone Sorbet & Strawberry Ice Cream), Peach/Strawberry Popsicle (with Prosecco or Rose & Poached Fruit), and a Sundaes like Mascarpone Ice Cream/Espresso/Sponge Cake and Pistachio Ice Cream/Raspberry Sorbet (with Lemon Olive Snow). Cocktails ($14) include Midtown East with lemon vodka, fresh mint, lemon juice & soda, Strawberry Rum Mojito and the Runaway Bride with vodka, elderflower liquid, lime & blackcurrant puree.
For Breakfast Mon-Fri (8am-11:30am) highlights include Crepe (with Lemon/Orange), Brioche French Toast (with Bananas), Avocado Toast and the Croissant (with Ham, Cheese & Béchamel), and for Brunch on Saturday & Sunday (11am-4pm) there’s also Maurissette (with Sunny Side Egg, Dill Cream Cheese & Salmon), Lobster Roll (with Homemade Brioche, Citrus Aioli & Peach), Basket of Chef’s Doughnut Holes and The Full English (with Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Mushrooms & Tomato).
Wanderlust owner Eric Cerato moved to NYC from his native France back in 2016 to buy the iconic La Mangeoire Restaurant (right next door to Wanderlust). His vast restaurant & hospitality knowledge led him to be a managing partner and owner of several hotels and restaurants. Wanderlust will be Eric’s first official opening of a restaurant in NYC with four other restaurants opening in NYC in the next year including the 200 seat Encore in the Meatpacking District.
NAUGHTY GOSSIP IS CHECKING THIS PLACE OUT NEXT WEEK – WE ARE TOLD IT IS AMAZING! YUMMY