Ernesto's
Day 2: 5-Course Bounty of the Basque Region Tasting Series
Opened in January of 2020, this Basque-inspired eatery on the Lower East Side made GQ’s List of “Best New Restaurants” and New York Times’s “Top 10 New in the US” and “Top 50 in the US” Lists. Chef/Owner Ryan Bartlow has worked at 3-Michelin-Starred Akelarre in San Sebastian, Spain, as well as 3-Michelin-Starred Alinea in Chicago and NYC's own Frenchette. Now, at Ernesto’s, he is turning out memorable dishes, from starters like ham croquettes, to entradas like tartaletas de txangurro (crab tarts), to mains like bacalao en salsa verde (salt cod in green sauce), magret de pato (duck breast with pomp puree, port, and foie sauce), and arroz meloso de gamba roja (soft bomba rice with shrimp and chanterelles). Be sure to leave room as well for desserts like the classic Basque cheesecake and flan. “The mood here…is as romantic as the food,” raves New Yorker, while Bon Appetit’s reviewer says, “I’ve found my new go-to-spot for all things Spanish.” We can’t wait to visit Ernesto’s and to hear all about the glories of the Basque region from Chef Bartlow. See you there!
About the Host:
Ryan Bartlow
Chef/Owner
Hailing from Chicago, Chef Ryan Bartlow graduated from the Kendall College of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management. After cooking for 3-Michelin-Starred Akelarre in San Sebastian and 3-Michelin-Starred Alinea, he moved to New York, where he joined the teams at Frankie's Spuntino restaurants, Quality Eats, and, most recently, Frenchette. Ernesto's is his first solo project.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. For this event’s dietary restriction accommodation policy, see the Event FAQs below.
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Tartaleta de Txangurro
crab, onion, carrot, leek, tomato, brandy, cream, housemade tart shell
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Morcilla con Pimientos
housemade blood sausage, roasted red pepper, egg yolk, extra virgin olive oil
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Pescado a la Brasa
grilled monkfish, potato, onion, olive oil, white wine, toasted garlic & chile
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Confit de Pato
duck leg confit, pommes purée, port & foie gras sauce
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Tarta de Queso
basque-style cheesecake
Ernesto's
259 E Broadway
New York, NY 10002
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event we will be able to accommodate all dietary restrictions and food allergies except for those with garlic or allium allergies. Just make sure to update your dietary restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at [email protected] after you purchase tickets to let us know what your allergies/restrictions are so we can give the chef a heads up.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to [email protected].
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $95 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
