Inside The Americano at the Hotel Americano in Chelsea

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Yesterday, The Americano, the restaurant at the newly opened Hotel Americano deep in Chelsea by the High Line, opened to the public. The restaurant is located at the back of the main level of the hotel, past a small bar area, and opens out onto a large outdoor patio. It's one of those sleek, modern hotel numbers, with black banquette seating, high ceilings, large light fixtures, and small marble table tops, a likely hit with the gallery crowds.

As for what's on the plate, chef Olivier Reginensi, a Daniel alum, serves a mostly French menu with a few Latin touches (black beans with the grilled octopus, chimichurri with the entrecote), seen below. Also: the front of the restaurant features a to-go counter for smoothies, juices, and takeaway breakfast and lunch, and food will come soon to La Piscine the hotel's roof (which features a small pool). Meanwhile the downstairs area features a bar (Bar Americano) and a small but very well designed private event space (El Privado).

See the dinner menu below:

DIVER SCALLOPS 14/26

CAZUELAS 12
Autumn Vegetables, Fruit
Cauliflower, Brown Butter - Sherry Vinaigrette

APPETIZERS

SOUPE DU JOUR ................................................. 8

SAUMON MARINÉ......................................................14

Cured Salmon, Beet Salad, Peppercress, Salmon Rillettes
Crostini

TARTINE DE CRABE ..................................................16

Peeky toe crab, avocado, mâche, jalapeno, lemon aïoli

SLOW POACHED EGG ...............................................17

braised chicken wings, autumn mushrooms, brioche

FOIE GRAS TORCHON...............................................21

duck foie gras, pear condiment, toast

TARTARE AU COUTEAU DES TROIS JEAN ... 14/21

beef tartare, watercress, crostini

CHARCUTERIES .........................................................19

Homemade Country Style Pâté, Mangalica Ham,
Chorizo, Saucisson, Toasted Bread

LATIN FARE with a FRENCH FLAIR

QUESADILLA DE POLLO 10
Salsa Verde

CHILE RELLENO 10
Queso Fresco, Calabacita

TOSTADA DE ATÚN 12
Mayonesa De Chipotle, Palmito Fresco

LES SALADES

SALADE VERTE ........................................................ 10

Field Greens, Shaved Vegetable, Mustard Vinaigrette

PULPO Y CALAMARES A LA PARRILLA .............. 17

grilled octopus & calamari, black beans, arugula,
preserved lemon, tomato confit

SALADE DE HOMARD .........................................19/34

Maine Lobster, Quinoa, Avocado, Cilantro, Salsa Verde, Crème
Fraiche

CHEESE PLATE
3 for 12 5 for 15

V.B.C. Cremont ? Roquefort
Pleasant Ridge Reserve Extra Aged
Chabichou ? Pyrenées Brebis

EN PLUS 5

Fork Crushed Potatoes
Haricots Verts
Creamy Spinach
Pommes Frites

ENTREES

SLOWCOOKED HALIBUT
Wilted Spinach, Sauce Vin Blanc, Fleurons
31

ROBALO CON MARISCOS
Striped Bass, Fennel Compote, Shellfish
29

TURBOT A LA PLANCHA
Olive Oil Crushed Potatoes, Pearl Onions, Caper-Parsley Sauce
27

ROASTED MAINE LOBSTER
Artichokes, Chanterelles, Lobster Emulsion
37

ARTISANAL PASTA
Kabocha Squash, Whipped Ricotta, Chile De Árbol
21

POULET FERMIER
Roast Organic Chicken, Chanterelles, Rutabaga, Roasted Carrots
26

CÔTE DE PORC
Berkshire Pork Chop, Braised Cabbage, Chestnuts
28

ENTRECOTE GRILLÉE
Black Angus NY Strip Steak, Grilled Royal Trumpets, Pommes Frites, Chimichurri
32

BURGER.MX
Avocado, Poblano, Tomato, Lettuce, Chipotle Mayo, Jalapeño Pickle
17

Americano
518 West 27th Street, Chelsea
212-525-0000
Hotel-americano.com