The past May, Laurel opened at The Talbott Hotel, bringing a blend of New American and Mediterranean flavors along with a reimagined space on the first floor of the hotel, complemented by a 100-seat patio. Led by Executive Chef Dino Tsaknis, Laurel's menu offers a fusion of local, seasonal ingredients from the region of the Mediterranean.
An authentic start to your Mediterranean meal, the Lamb Meatballs are large and in charge not only in size but in flavor. Rich and fragrant by themselves, the pool of herbed labneh tempers the gamey lamb while transporting you to a warm and sunny patio on the other side of the world.
You can always opt for the Classic Hummus but why not add a little fire to your life with the Spicy Hummus? Calabrian chiles lend some heat to this traditional snack which can be scooped up with the accompanying pita and fresh veggies.
Listen to your server and get the Ras El Hanout Chicken “Joojeh”. Seriously. This is one of the best chicken dishes you’ll have in the city. Thanks to the yogurt marinade, this tender, bone-in chicken is so juicy and ultra-flavorful that you’ll be sad when it’s all gone. Even the accompanying bits of cauliflower, pistachios and dates are jealous of how good their bird friend is. And don’t think feta was left off this plate because it shows up in the light and lovely vinaigrette that’s drizzled over everything.
You can’t go to a Mediterranean restaurant without seeing at least one pasta dish on the menu. Laurel’s one and only is the Tagliatelle Pasta “Tsouhti”, thick noodles tossed with sweet cipollini onions, sesame seed and durable chunks of mizithra cheese. An adorable egg yolk nestles in the middle just waiting to be broken and twirled in. Add grilled chicken or shrimp (recommended!) or keep it simple.
And for your side dish pleasure, make sure to get your hands into the Greek Fries. These crispy and addictive fries are absolutely loaded with feta, oregano and lemon zest on top and no, it’s not too much to get a heavy dip of feta pepper dipping sauce along with every bite!
The dessert menu at Laurel is so concise that there isn’t even a physical menu to look at. Offerings include a Chocolate Cake, Pistachio Cake and a variety of ice creams and sorbets. We recommend the Pistachio Cake - a beautiful, cloud-like vanilla sponge cake with an almost marshmallow-esque texture thanks to the light and airy ricotta whipped cream and delicate pistachio mousse.
Laurel and its quaint sidewalk patio is located adjacent to the Talbott Hotel at 20 E Delaware Place. They are open for dinner every day beginning at 4:30 but early risers and hotel guests can get a start to their day at 7am with brunch.
The past May, Laurel opened at The Talbott Hotel, bringing a blend of New American and Mediterranean flavors along with a reimagined space on the first floor of the hotel, complemented by a 100-seat patio. Led by Executive Chef Dino Tsaknis, Laurel's menu offers a fusion of local, seasonal ingredients from the region of the Mediterranean.
An authentic start to your Mediterranean meal, the Lamb Meatballs are large and in charge not only in size but in flavor. Rich and fragrant by themselves, the pool of herbed labneh tempers the gamey lamb while transporting you to a warm and sunny patio on the other side of the world.
You can always opt for the Classic Hummus but why not add a little fire to your life with the Spicy Hummus? Calabrian chiles lend some heat to this traditional snack which can be scooped up with the accompanying pita and fresh veggies.
Listen to your server and get the Ras El Hanout Chicken “Joojeh”. Seriously. This is one of the best chicken dishes you’ll have in the city. Thanks to the yogurt marinade, this tender, bone-in chicken is so juicy and ultra-flavorful that you’ll be sad when it’s all gone. Even the accompanying bits of cauliflower, pistachios and dates are jealous of how good their bird friend is. And don’t think feta was left off this plate because it shows up in the light and lovely vinaigrette that’s drizzled over everything.
You can’t go to a Mediterranean restaurant without seeing at least one pasta dish on the menu. Laurel’s one and only is the Tagliatelle Pasta “Tsouhti”, thick noodles tossed with sweet cipollini onions, sesame seed and durable chunks of mizithra cheese. An adorable egg yolk nestles in the middle just waiting to be broken and twirled in. Add grilled chicken or shrimp (recommended!) or keep it simple.
And for your side dish pleasure, make sure to get your hands into the Greek Fries. These crispy and addictive fries are absolutely loaded with feta, oregano and lemon zest on top and no, it’s not too much to get a heavy dip of feta pepper dipping sauce along with every bite!
The dessert menu at Laurel is so concise that there isn’t even a physical menu to look at. Offerings include a Chocolate Cake, Pistachio Cake and a variety of ice creams and sorbets. We recommend the Pistachio Cake - a beautiful, cloud-like vanilla sponge cake with an almost marshmallow-esque texture thanks to the light and airy ricotta whipped cream and delicate pistachio mousse.
Laurel and its quaint sidewalk patio is located adjacent to the Talbott Hotel at 20 E Delaware Place. They are open for dinner every day beginning at 4:30 but early risers and hotel guests can get a start to their day at 7am with brunch.
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