By Elizabeth Ladzinski
DNAinfo Reporter/Producer
UPPER EAST SIDE — Danny Meyer opened his newest eatery, "Untitled," at the Whitney Museum of American Art on Wednesday.
The long-awaited cafe will serve the majority of its menu at its soft opening this week, while the full line of dishes will arrive in April — along with the cafe's bar stools and banquettes. For now, customers can have a seat at the dining tables or one of the benches placed throughout the space.
The dessert menu is well-stocked with classic coffee shop favorites like pecan pie, salted caramel apple pie, red velvet cake (all $6 per slice) and brownies ($4 each).
"There isn't a dessert there that I wouldn't eat," said Dorothy Sauser-Monning, who was visiting the museum on vacation from Minneapolis, Minn.
The cafe was co-created with Executive Chef Chris Bradley, formerly of Gramercy Tavern (another Meyer restaurant), and features both a casual dining cafe and formal dining area.
The menu is focused on giving a contemporary take on traditional Manhattan coffee shops, and includes a BLT ($8), french toast with apple butter ($9), and the signature "Untitled" burger with aged cheddar, roasted tomato and grilled onions ($13).
Mark Higgins, 54, from Durham, N.C., was visiting the city for a quick museum tour. He was impressed with the staff, though he mentioned that the service was a little slow, an issue he attributed to the fact that it was opening day.
"They have some bugs to work out, but the staff was very accommodating and friendly," Higgins said. He had a cup of the matzo ball soup and a lox and egg salad on everything bagel.
The cafe won't take reservations, and will serve breakfast and brunch during the week and dinner on weekends starting in April.
As for the restaurant's name, "Untitled," which is a nod to the artwork that surrounds the cafe, many thought it was a good fit for the museum.
"Love it, very clever," said Anita Kangas, who was visiting from Minneapolis with her friend, Dorothy.
"It totally fits with the museum," Kangas added.
Check out the museum's website for more information.
