"The five partners at Contento are deeply committed to hospitality for all: Contento was given Bon Appetit’s prestigious Heads of the Table Award—for those working to make the food space more inclusive—for its wheelchair-accessible bar seating, menu QR codes to a spoken version of the menu for diners with low-vision, and a Wines of Impact list of offerings from Indigenous-, Black-owned, and mission-minded wineries. Executive chef Asia Shabazz, who grew up in East Harlem, serves dishes like classic ceviche, Peruvian barley with roasted mushrooms and winter truffles, arroz con pato with pickled fennel and onion, and roasted scallops with pumpkin stew and Peruvian corn. Whether you come to Contento for its accessibility, a thoughtful wine list, or Peruvian-inspired cooking, you’ll enjoy your evening. There’s space for everyone here." - Emily Saladino, Devra Ferst
