Shaver Hall, a new food hall with chef-driven eateries and full-service restaurants plus a modern bodega, opens at the former Lord & Taylor building in Midtown Manhattan.
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New York City food halls have their respective formats but the latest addition is situated within the former Lord & Taylor flagship building along Fifth Avenue. It will also hold a 200-foot cheese conveyor belt and a carousel of plates of charcuterie and locally sourced condiments.
Opening on June 26, Shaver Hall will introduce a new dining and entertainment destination on the lower level of this Midtown Manhattan landmark. Shaver Hall is named for Dorothy Shaver, the trailblazing president of Lord & Taylor.
On the street level of this building, now also Amazon’s largest New York City corporate office, the 35,000-square-foot food hall will bring together 11 chef-driven eateries, three full-service restaurants, two bars and a modern bodega with a 20-tap beer wall. It will be located on the building’s street-level space, which Amazon dedicated to public retail use.
“The eatery lineup was intentionally curated to showcase a mix of traditional local favorites, emerging culinary talent, and acclaimed chefs, creating a destination that reflects the diversity and energy of New York City’s dining scene,” said Jack Gibbons, CEO of FB Society, which developed this concept. “We want guests to enjoy everything from a quick breakfast or lunch to a dinner experience. “
In introducing its lineup of culinary options, Shaver Hall will have three full-service restaurants.
Now the New York City headquarters for Amazon, the former Lord & Taylor flagship store has the Shaver Hall on the first floor.
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Founded by Mathew Carver, Pick & Cheese is a London-born concept opening its first U.S. location at Shaver Hall. Guests can pull up a stool at a 200-foot cheese conveyor belt and marvel at a carousel of plates of charcuterie and locally sourced condiments. All cheeses will be sourced from small-producer cheesemakers across the Northeast.
From FB Society, Tallow Steakhouse will present with a prix fixe menu featuring master-butchered USDA Prime cuts and hand cut tallow fries. Their bar will specialize in ice cold Dirty Martinis, Manhattans and Old Fashioneds.
Helmed by Chef BK Park, Mako at Shaver Hall will be the first extension of this Michelin Star establishment in Chicago’s West Loop. The intimate 12-seat experience will feature a rotating seasonal menu, with highlights including buttery toro, braised abalone and seafood consommé.
As one of three full-service restaurants at Shaver Hall, Tallow Steakhouse will feature a special prix fixe menu.
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For more casual fare, Shaver Hall will have a curated collection of eateries from across the city. They include:
F&F Pizzeria – Brooklyn-style pizza from Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli of Frankies 457 Spuntino. Biddrina Gelato – From the team behind Locanda Vini e Olii, Camillo & Bar Camillo restaurants, Biddrina Gelato offers Italian-style small-batch gelato with seasonal flavors, opening its first brick- and-mortar location inside Shaver Hall. Butter Chicken Social – Modern Indian cuisine from Chef Sujan Sukar, the chef and owner behind Chicago’s Michelin-starred Indienne. Tompkins Square Bagels – Their Shaver Hall space will become the first Midtown location for these hand-rolled bagels and signature spreads from the East Village favorite.
Pick & Cheese, a London-born concept, is opening its first U.S. location at Shaver Hall.
Young SkeletonsPastasole – Known for its fresh handmade pasta, inspired by regional Italian traditions, Pastasole is opening its third NYC location at Shaver Hall. Chick Chick – An Upper West Side staple, Chick Chick offers Korean-inspired fried chicken from Bib Gourmand Chef Jun Park. Taqueria Al Pastor – From Netflix’s Taco Chronicles, authentic Mexico City–style street tacos anchored by heritage corn tortillas and expertly carved trompo pork. Zazu – Inspired by Mediterranean street food culture, with quality halal ingredients, bold spices and shareable plates. Tonchinette – As the casual offshoot of Bib Gourmand ramen shop Tonchin, Tonchinette brings Tokyo-style ramen and deep broths, with new menu items created exclusively for Shaver Hall.
The layout of Shaver Hall will also feature outposts of popular New York City establishments such as Tompkins Square Bagels and F&F Pizzeria .
Young SkeletonsNorihana – Rotating chef-driven hand roll bar by Michelin-starred Chef BK Park. Guests can stop in for a quick lunch at the counter or settle in for a longer meal. Japanese beers, sake, and cocktails round out the menu. Tallow Butcher Shop – This shop will have a lineup of hand-cut tallow fries alongside premium classics including a half pound dry-aged burger, a steak sandwich on house-baked focaccia, and a keto-friendly steak salad.
“We wanted to create a diverse mix of food and dining experiences while spotlighting independent operators and emerging brands,” explained Gibbons. “In fact, every eatery in the hall has no more than five brick-and-mortar locations, helping us introduce guests to culinary experiences they can’t find anywhere else.”
Mako at Shaver Hall will be the first extension of this Michelin Star establishment in Chicago’s West Loop. This NYC location will offer an intimate 12-seat experience with a rotating seasonal menu.
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Additionally, Shaver Hall will feature a stage for entertainment Wednesday through Sunday, with a calendar of local musicians, DJs, sports watch parties and cultural programming.
A bodega will offer grab-and-go breakfast and lunch options, coffee, snacks, pantry staples, beer and wine and specialty products. The space will also feature a self-pour drink wall, with rotating beers, wines, cocktails and other beverages throughout the day and into the evening.
On June 26, Shaver Hall will open to the public at 3 p.m. Its regular business hours will run daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday. It’s located at 424 5th Ave. in Midtown Manhattan.