Passerine
Day 1: 5-Course Nouveau Indian Roots Tasting Series
Opened this past November, this Flatiron eatery hopped right onto both Eater’s and Infatuation’s lists of “Best Indian in NYC.” Chef Chetan Shetty spent a decade at Indian Accent, working both in New York and Delhi, as well as at Michelin-Starred Rania in Washington, D.C. Don't expect your usual butter chicken at Passerine—named for an order of songbirds prominent in India. Instead, you will find unexpected dishes seasoned with spice blends that were personally grounded and shipped by Chef Shetty's mother in Pune, India. Consider lamb cheela, a chickpea flour-based pancake holding shredded lamb, red onion pickle, and cooling yogurt, naga pork belly with fermented beans and broccoli rabe, monkfish vagadam, and crispy cauliflower with ginger and winter radish. Outrageous desserts too, like pistachio cremeux with rose and chai or kuttu pavlova with pumpkin and coconut-mandarin sorbet. “A menu aiming to entice and surprise…Passerine is about showcasing regional Indian cuisine that has no bounds,” says Time Out. Naturally, we are over-the-top excited to visit here and to learn more from Chef Shetty about the hidden glories of Indian cuisine.
About the Host:
Chetan Shetty
Executive Chef
A graduate of the Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Chef Chetan Shetty honed his craft at NYC’s acclaimed Indian Accent before becoming Executive Chef at DC's Rania. Under his purview, the restaurant was awarded a Michelin Star in 2023, becoming one of only three Indian restaurants in America to gain the distinction. In 2024, he returned to NYC to lead the culinary team at Passerine.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. This menu will be Gluten, Mushroom, and Nut-Free, and Course #2 has been marked spicy. For the list of restrictions Chef is accommodating, scroll to the bottom of this page.
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Chickpea Sponge Dhokla
pumpkin masala, watercress
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Aloo Dumpling
bedgi, sesame chutney
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Shrimp Koliwada
red pepper chutney
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Chicken Nihari
caramelized onion, micro mint
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Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwich
Passerine
36 E 20th St
New York, NY 10003
Event FAQs
- 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 support@tastingcollective.com.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- Due to the large-format nature of our events, restaurants are not able to accommodate all dietary restrictions/food allergies or make any menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). This restaurant will be offering substitutions exclusively for the following restrictions/allergies: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy, Fish, Shellfish, and Alliums (except for Garlic and Onion). If you have any of these restrictions/allergies, please make sure to note this in your profile (in the “Event Preferences” section) either before or right after purchasing your tickets so Chef can prepare accordingly.
