Sidney’s Five
The beginning of anything—whether it's a journey, a romance or a bottle of Champagne—is often the best part. However, Sidney’s Five makes a particularly memorable impression right before you leave. The new eatery, which opened on First Avenue in May, brings free chocolate-covered strawberries to your table as you get ready to leave. It's adorable, endearing, and it sets the mood at a crucial time that's frequently missed in hospitality: the time right before you leave.
At dinner, you can sample both of Sidney Five's signature appetizers. The freshly shucked garlic and herb charbroiled oysters ($4.50 each) are excellent; they're fired to the perfect firmness and punch, and they have perfectly executed classic flavors like Parmesan, pecorino, chives, parsley, dill, tarragon, and fresh Thai chilies for a touch of heat. The andouille corn dog ($15 for two) surpasses expectations by encasing a vibrantly spiced sausage in a nearly confectionery-like batter made from cornmeal, buttermilk, and honey. It is then fried to golden perfection and served on a stick with pepper jelly and Carolina mustard for dipping.
The lamb burger ($23) is also good, and surprisingly easy to handle. Plenty of similarly artfully stacked burgers are as nice to look at as they are hard to hold, but this one is architecturally sound. Its blend also brings out the lamb’s deep, subtly funky notes, and it’s juicy enough without veering into novelty burger project territory.
- Phone: +1 917-409-3368
- Google rating: 4.8/5.0
- Opening Hours: Mon to Wed 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Next day), Thu 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Next day), Fri 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Next day), Sat 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM (Next day), Sun 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Website: https://www.sidneysfive.com/
- Location: 103 1st Ave., New York, NY 10003
