The Israeli hit dining sensation HaSalon has a cult following for its vibrant scene and shareable food. Now, there is another reason to book a table. Back by popular demand is Chef and co-founder Eyal Shani's Tale of Six Dishes, with a menu lineup of six courses, this time featuring an all-vegetarian menu for six weeks.
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Debuting March 16, 2023 and offered through April 22, 2023, the six-course vegetarian menu telling of Chef Shani's artful approach to food and his deep respect for vegetables is available during HaSalon’s first seating from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm and changes weekly for six consecutive weekends.
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A Tale of Six Dishes kicks off on Thursday, March 16, curated by HaSalon's Executive Chef Orianne Shapira and featuring the "Delicate Potato" with dishes such as pinto potato salad, Romano French fries, baby potatoes that nobody cared about, and potatoes filled with herself.
Each week's vegetarian menu begins with fresh tomato marbled focaccia and ends with a sweet creation.
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Chapter 2, March 23-25: Baby Beets
Guests will enjoy a menu of beetroot perfume, charred beetroot Carpaccio wrapped in white horseradish snow, beet diamonds (each is completely different), and beetroot tortellini.
Chapter 3, March 30-April 1: Wild Mushrooms
With mushrooms as the star, the menu features dashi, shiitake and scallions, wild forest skewer, wild mushroom (sometimes it comes with a piece of the forest) pasta, and mushroom steak.
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Chapter 4, April 6-8: Burnt Eggplant
Guests will delight in burnt eggplant carpaccio, bruschetta of eggplant, melanzana, and stuffed dough.
Chapter 5, April 13-15: Female Zucchini
For the zucchini chapter, the menu includes zucchini lollipops, female zucchini skin pizza, delicate zucchini, and zucchini stuffed with herself.
Chapter 6, April 20-22: The Tomato
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"Food is to tell you where it came from, the people that took care of it, the sun, the soil, the taste it carries," explains Shani. "The tomato encompasses all this; it's a different energy, and from the beginning, it has to be its best and be fresh to be a divine food," he said.
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For the final week, guests will enjoy gazpacho, tomato sashimi, bread salad from Port Sa'id Tel Aviv, and Heirloom tomato pasta.
At HaSalon, an interactive open kitchen decorated with a bounty of ingredients offers a visual and culinary feast for the palate and the eyes. A seat at the bar is the best spot to watch the chefs in action in a vibrant atmosphere, while larger groups will enjoy one of the long wooden tables or cozy booths with oversized chairs.
A Tale of Six Dishes, served Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, will be offered during the first seating from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm and includes six courses for $89 per person plus tax and gratuity with optional wine pairings. The restaurant can accommodate guests who may have allergies and dietary restrictions.
Reservations can be made via Resy. For private dining options, please email contact@hasalonnyc.com. HaSalon is located in Hell's Kitchen at 735 10th Avenue.