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Blaue Gans
Critics' Pick
139 Duane St.,
New York, NY 10013
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Official Website
Hours
Daily, 11am-midnight
Nearby Subway Stops
1, 2, 3 at Chambers St.; A, C at Chambers St.
Prices
$21-$29
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Special Features
- Bar Scene
- Brunch - Weekend
- Dine at the Bar
- Great Desserts
- Kid-Friendly
- Lunch
- Notable Chef
- Private Dining/Party Space
- Take-Out
- Catering
- Online Reservation
Alcohol
- Full Bar
Reservations
Recommended
- Make a Reservation with opentable.com
Profile
Blaue Gans, or “Blue Goose,” is what Austro-American impresario Kurt Gutenbrunner humbly calls a wirtshaus, kind of like the German version of a British pub—simple and unpretentious almost to the point of affectation. Other than some carved wooden geese and new signage in the window, and a long black communal table where his artsy pals like to cavort, the old Le Zinc space is virtually unchanged. Consider it a Bavarian Balthazar—a convivial spot where Tribeca families, their moppets in tow, rub elbows with expat artists, assorted epicures, and denizens from all walks of life. Foodwise, it’s a rustic version of Wallsé at a discount—if a marginal one. Nothing seems the slightest bit overdone. That’s especially true for entrées like backhendl, or “Austrian fried chicken”—accompanied by vinegary potato salad and sweet lingonberry jam, a nice counterpoint to the crisp, salty batter. Pork schnitzel is just as delicately breaded, remarkably light and greaseless.
Kitchen HoursThe kitchen shuts down one hour before closing time.
Recommended DishesKavalierspitz, $22