Ladybird

"This place is like a lot of East Village restaurants in that it’s small, dark, crowded, and pretty loud. But Ladybird stands out because of their completely plant-based menu, which makes this spot a popular destination for vegans who want to have a fun night out. The kitchen does cheesy and creamy dishes really well. They serve the best vegan mac and cheese we’ve had, and it’s a genuine accomplishment if you can stop eating the coconutty crème brûlée topped with fresh raspberries before it’s all gone." - neha talreja, bryan kim, kenny yang, willa moore

"Overthrow Hospitality, the New York- and Los Angeles-based restaurant group behind acclaimed vegan spots like Cadence and Ladybird, has seen a recent spike in demand for vegan fondue." - Amy McCarthy

"If you want to eat things like mushroom toast or tofu prepared Peking-duck style while lounging on a velvet banquette, come to Ladybird. This entirely plant-based spot in the East Village serves the best vegan mac and cheese we’ve had, and if you can stop eating the coconutty crème brûlée once you’ve started, we’d call it a genuine accomplishment. Whether you’re a vegan or not, Ladybird is the perfect place to bring someone on a third date when you’re both ready to consume things other than alcohol in each other’s presence." - neha talreja, kenny yang, carina finn koeppicus

"This place is like a lot of East Village restaurants in that it’s small, dark, crowded, and pretty loud. But Ladybird stands out because of their completely plant-based menu, which makes this spot a popular destination for vegans who want to have a fun night out. Both the mushroom/onion toast with black garlic aioli and the Peking duck-like tofu bun are very good—but the cheesy and creamy dishes are our favorites. They serve the best vegan mac and cheese that we’ve had, and it’s a genuine accomplishment if you can stop eating the coconutty crème brûlée topped with fresh raspberries before it’s all gone. Whether you’re a vegan or not, Ladybird is the perfect place to bring someone on a third date when you’re both ready to consume things other than alcohol in each other’s presence." - Kenny Yang

"Restaurateur Ravi DeRossi has opened a second location of Ladybird, his vegan tapas bar in the East Village." - Luke Fortney