New York

Dirt Candy

Chef Amanda Cohen was an advocate of vegetable and plant-based cooking long before it was cool, and her Lower East Side flagship restaurant Dirt Candy continues to flourish as a pioneer in ethical eating with refined technique. It’s included in Paul Freedman’s Ten Restaurants That Changed America as “Ten Restaurants Changing America Now” alongside Momofuku and Eleven Madison Park. Dirt Candy’s original location only had 18 seats and was open for 7 years, during which time it became the first vegetarian restaurant in 17 years to receive two stars from the New York Times, was recognized by the Michelin Guide five years in a row, and won awards from Gourmet Magazine, the Village Voice, and many others. Its new location opened in January, 2015 and was the first restaurant in the city to eliminate tipping and share profits with its employees.

Star Chef

One Star

Michelin Guide

Star Chef

Best Chef New York City Semifinalist

James Beard Foundation

James Beard Foundation

Vegetarian Rising Star Chef Award

Star Chefs Awards

Creative Talent

Amanda Cohen

Amanda Cohen is the James Beard-nominated chef and owner of Dirt Candy, the  award-winning vegetable restaurant on New York City's Lower East Side.  She is also one of the Iron Chefs on Iron Chef Canada alongside Susur Lee, Lynn Crawford, Rob Feenie, and Hugh Acheson, and she is a board member and treasurer of Women Chefs and Restaurateurs.

Included with your Feast

Dirt Candy

  • Aged Cheddar and Parsley Chex Mix
  • Seaweed Caviar Sandwiches
  • Cauliflower Schnitzel served with Creamy Grits, Burst Cherry Tomatoes and Harissa Honey
  • Dirt Candy Chopped Salad
  • Warm Pickled Cabbage
  • Gigante Beans tossed in Zhoug Vinaigrette
  • Crusty Baguette with Amba and Labneh Butter
  • Popcorn Pudding with Caramel Popcorn and Whipped Cream

INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING

  • $385 FOR 4 PEOPLE
  • $770 FOR 8 PEOPLE
  • $1155 FOR 12 PEOPLE

creative talent

Amanda Cohen

Amanda Cohen is the James Beard-nominated chef and owner of Dirt Candy, the award-winning vegetable restaurant on New York City's Lower East Side. She is also one of the Iron Chefs on Iron Chef Canada alongside Susur Lee, Lynn Crawford, Rob Feenie, and Hugh Acheson, and she is a board member and treasurer of Women Chefs and Restaurateurs.

Dirt Candy Feast

INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING

Reservations open Dec 1, 2023

JILL & BILL

Wine Selection

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Why We Love It

Because vegetables! Chef Amanda Cohen has managed to create a special and unique restaurant that truly stands apart in a city that is known for having everything. Michelin starred vegetarian fare?! Yes, please.

Why We Love It

Because vegetables! Chef Amanda Cohen has managed to create a special and unique restaurant that truly stands apart in a city that is known for having everything. Michelin starred vegetarian fare?! Yes, please.

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