The Library at The Public is the perfect place for a bite before theater there, especially on a cold winter’s night. Being smart, that’s what we did before seeing the show. Cullud Wattah is about an intergenerational household of Black women dealing with the Flint water crisis.

I sipped a glass of the Library’s Sauvignon Blanc, Grand Moulin Touraine 2020, France ($18) and shared Joe’s Burger ($24) that came topped with caramelized onions, bacon and cheddar cheese. It also came with a huge serving of shoestring fries that we shared with the table.

Our vegan dining partner enjoyed the fried Brussel sprouts, without the bacon ($14), another had their hearty fried chicken sandwich with half-sour pickles ($22) accompanied by a tossed salad. The friend sharing the burger also had their substantial beet salad with apples, goat cheese and sprinkled with hazelnuts ($18).

A perfect place to grab a drink or small bite before the curtain at one of their theaters.

The Libary
At the Public Theater in East Village
425 Lafayette St
New York, NY 10003
(212) 539-8777
publictheater.org/visit/food–drink-at-the-library/