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Restaurant in New York, United States
Figure Eight
The restaurant's exterior in 2024
Restaurant information
EstablishedNovember 2023 (2023-11)
Street address18 Cornelia St
CityNew York
StateNew York
Postal/ZIP Code10014
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40°43′53″N 74°00′07″W / 40.73141°N 74.001995°W / 40.73141; -74.001995
Websitefigureeight.nyc

Figure Eight is a Chinese-American restaurant located on Cornelia Street in New York City.

History

The restaurant opened on 15 November 2023. The restaurant's location was formerly occupied by Pearl Oyster Bar. Figure Eight was opened by Emmeline Zhao, also operator of the restaurant Silver Apricot; Silver Apricot is located next to Figure Eight. Before opening Figure Eight, the restaurant's operators ran a pop-up in the space, called F8 Cafe.

Reviews and accolades

A review in CN Traveler written by Matt Ortile praised the restaurant's "flavors" as "familiar but surprising, subtle and masterful" and highlighted its branzino as "sublime".

The Financial Times included Figure Eight on its April 2024 list detailing five of the "most exciting new-wave" Chinese eating establishments in New York City, alongside other restaurants including Bonnie's.

References

  1. Orlow, Emma (7 March 2023). "NYC's Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings of Spring 2023". Eater NY. Archived from the original on 9 December 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  2. Orlow, Emma (2 November 2023). "New Restaurant Openings in NYC, November 2023". Eater NY. Archived from the original on 2 January 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  3. Stein, Joshua David (31 August 2023). "The Old Pearl Oyster Bar Will Become Something Completely New". Grub Street. Archived from the original on 4 February 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  4. Fabricant, Florence (21 November 2023). "Figure Eight Takes a Southern Approach to Chinese Cuisine". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 3 December 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  5. Sutherland-Namako, Amber (24 May 2023). "Silver Apricot restaurant in the West Village just opened a pop-up next door". TimeOut. Archived from the original on 3 June 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  6. Ortile, Matt (13 March 2024). "Condé Nast Traveler". Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  7. Raptopoulos, Lilah (30 April 2024). "Five of New York's most exciting new-wave Chinese restaurants". The Financial Times. Retrieved 2 July 2024.

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