Venue Review: Kingswood - Restaurant & Lounge (NYC - New York City)

Among the many New York City restaurants making a debut this fall, Kingswood looks to be a standout. Located in the West Village, Kingswood features a British/Australian derived menu.

Urban Daddy on the setting:

Presented by Australian-born Nick Mathers (owner of Nolita café Ruby's), Kingswood has all the scenic tranquility of an outdoor garden...moved indoors. Taking the cue of the Jefferson Market Garden across the street—and running with it, Aussie-style—Kingswood will keep your eyes busy with a doesn't-sound-like-it-would-work-but-trust-us-it-does arrangement of: butterflies on the ceiling, skylit ivy hanging off the bar, ferns and birds contained in mesh wiring and, finally, Gorgeous George, a seven-foot stuffed India Blue peacock.

NY Mag on the food:

A pair of English co-chefs refrain from any obvious Australian or British motifs, showcasing dishes like roasted-peach salad with prosciutto and mascarpone, and Goan monkfish curry. The sole exception is Ruby’s renowned Bronte burger, named for the beach that Mathers claims locals favor over Bondi. “It’s a bit of a staple for us,” he says. “We don’t want to grow up too fast.”

Kingswood
(212) 645-0044
121 W. 10th Street
New York, NY 10011

Comments

[CarlaMartinez]

I didn't know they made such great cocktails down under! My favorite was the strawberry ginger mule, with Canton a new ginger liqueur, amazing! The food was great too, dumbs up to the Brits.