Bâtard was a French restaurant in New York City. The restaurant opened in 2014, replacing French restaurant Corton. In May 2023, it was announced Bâtard would close on May 20, 2023.
| Bâtard | |
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 2014 |
| Closed | 2023 |
| Owner(s) | Drew Nieporent |
| Head chef | Doug Brixton |
| Rating |  Michelin Guide |
| Street address | 239 West Broadway |
| City | Manhattan, New York City |
| State | New York |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 10013 |
| Coordinates | 40°43′10.5″N 74°0′21″W / 40.719583°N 74.00583°W |
| Website | www.batardtribeca.com |
History
editThe space occupied by Bâtard was formerly home to the restaurants Montrachet and Corton.[1][2] Drew Nieporent operated both before founding Bâtard.[3] Corton closed in 2013 after its chef, Paul Liebrandt, departed to work at another restaurant.[4] Like Montrachet and Corton, he restaurant's name refers to the a grand cru vineyard, in this case Bâtard-Montrachet.[3][5] The word also means "bastard" in French.[5]
After the closure of Corton, Nieporent considered several proposals for the space before receiving one from chef Markus Glocker and John Winterman.[5] In an effort not to compete with the legacy of Corton, which was formal, Bâtard aims to serve "approachable" food.[5] Bâtard opened in 2014, garnering comparisons to Montracet.[6][7] Glocker, the head chef, began splitting his time between Bâtard and the restaurant Augustine in 2018.[8] The restaurant closed temporarily twice during the COVID-19 pandemic.[6]
In May 2023, Eater reported the restaurant would close.[9] A new restaurant, run by husband and wife Chip Smith and Tina Vaughn, will replace Bâtard.[9]
Reviews and accolades
editReviews
editThe restaurant received three stars from New York Times reviewer Pete Wells.[10] Other critics have commented favorably on Bâtard's affordability.[11][12]
Accolades
editThe restaurant earned a Michelin star for the first time in 2014, and retained that rating each year until its closure.[13] At the 2015 James Beard Foundation gala, Bâtard was voted 2014's best new restaurant.[14]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Sutton, Ryan (12 August 2014). "Affordable Batard Marks Another Win for King of Tribeca". Eater NY. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
- ^ Richman, Alan (12 September 2017). "Drew Nieporent May Be the Last Old-School Restaurateur Standing". The New York Times. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
- ^ a b Teague, Lettie (30 May 2014). "Life After Montrachet". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ Fabricant, Florence (12 February 2014). "Drew Nieporent to Open Bâtard in Corton's Former Space". The New York Times. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
- ^ a b c d Friedman, Andrew (26 March 2014). "Drew Nieporent on Montrachet, Corton, and Bâtard". Eater NY. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
- ^ a b "Bâtard will open on May 5 after a long sleep". Tribeca Citizen. 3 May 2021. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ Fabricant, Florence (20 May 2014). "Bacchanal and Bâtard Open". The New York Times. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ Dai, Serena (22 August 2018). "Chef from Michelin-Starred Bâtard Joins the Kitchen at Keith McNally's Augustine". Eater NY. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ a b McCart, Melissa (8 May 2023). "Michelin-Starred Bâtard Will Close This Month". Eater NY. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
- ^ Wells, Pete (26 August 2014). "Expressing Himself With Joy". The New York Times. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
- ^ Sutton, Ryan (12 August 2014). "Affordable Batard Marks Another Win for King of Tribeca". Eater NY. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ Platt, Adam (20 July 2014). "Drew Nieporent's Batard Is Already Showing Quite Well". Grub Street. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ Fabricant, Florence (30 September 2014). "New Michelin Guide Has New York Star-Studded". The New York Times. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
- ^ Fabricant, Florence (5 May 2015). "Bâtard Tops James Beard Award Winners". The New York Times. Retrieved 15 February 2022.