THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Vintage Irving

THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Vintage Irving Restaurant Review:

This rustic restaurant just off the quant Irving Plaza in Gramercy Park serves up hearty and well-executed fare while offering a wide selection of wine and beer. Grab one of the high tables or snuggle up to one of the lower-slung tables in the back room. Though not everything on the menu works (Hudson Valley foie gras is marred by tart jelly, escargots is hidden in Valencia-style rice), there are a few reasons to return: grilled octopus has a heavily charred exterior, making the inside bold with flavor; properly cooked pan-seared scallops sit atop blocks of creamy potato salad. Other standout small plates include twin Maine mini crab cakes with mesclun and chipotle vinaigrette, and tuna tartare tacos with red chili-garlic aïoli and avocado salad. The menu also boasts a build-your-own cheese and meat platter with selections like duck prosciutto and Spanish goats’ milk blue cheese.