"The menu at Birdie’s changes constantly, so try not to get too attached to that plate of cavatelli you had the other night that made your Tuesday night feel like a Friday. This natural wine bar and restaurant on East 12th Street is basically a cozy, walk-in only neighborhood cafe with a menu of small, seasonal plates pulling from American, Italian, and French influences. Birdie’s is ideal for date night, so even if you forgot to grab a reservation ahead of time you can just say “Birdie's doesn’t take reservations” and nobody has to know about your last-minute scramble. Don’t worry, the line moves pretty fast, and you can drink wine while you wait. " - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion
Richard Casteel