| |  | Back Forty | | | “Peter Hoffman applies his sustainable Savoy slant to unfussy fare like a grass-fed steakburger, a heritage-bacon BLT, and a blue-crab roll on challah.” —nymag | | Cuisine: American (Traditional), American |
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| | | | | | The Back Forty Logo When I stepped into Back Forty, I was struck by how nice it was. Nice wood floors. Nice wood bar. Nice coasters with a nice “Back Forty” logo. A nice piece of wood on the wall which says “Back Forty.” A nice drink called “The Back Forty.” Rotisserie chicken with ... Read More | | | | | | When I reviewed Savoy two years ago, I noted my amazement that chef–owner Peter Hoffman had remained satisfied with just one restaurant after sixteen years in business. These days, any reasonably successful chef feels the itch to open a second place, and soon after, a third. Sure enough, a year late... Read More | | | | | | Full disclosure: Team Eater has cracked the day's first bottle of rosé. [The backyard at Back Forty, where 'an all-American backyard barbecue' awaits.] Kudos to Mr. Ben Schmerler of First Press Public Relations, who, in response to our 12:49pm posting asking for a press release to publish,... Read More | | | | | | Back Forty photo: Ryan Charles Alphabet City's Back Forty, a New American that emphasizes local and seasonal fare, wants to bring the growing world of artisanal cheese and ale to your attention. To that end, it's hosting three events in the next month pairing the two ... Read More | | | | | | Eating healthy on the E.Vil—and actually liking it. By Katherine Faw Morris Eating healthy is not always fun. Lentils are the librarian to pizza’s punk rocker. But not feeling like a bloated grease elephant is super exciting, too, and if I have to eat my brussels sprouts I’d rather it be at Back ... Read More | | | | | | East Village 190 Ave. B, near 12th Street 212-388-1990 backfortynyc.com We came into the city to welcome Zachary to the planet. He's been traveling inter-galactically until now. We were on the East side so we decided to try Back Forty, the lower priced Savoy spinoff in the East Village. We sat in ... Read More | | | | | | Traditionally, the “back forty” is the most far-flung parcel of land on a farm, where, out of sight, it’s easy to be up to no good. At this recently opened East Village spot, however, the phrase has a more innocent connotation: it refers to the acres a farmer sets . . . Read More | | | | | | In a neighborhood full of heaping plate entrees-under-$10, Back Forty makes a somewhat daring entry onto Avenue B (near 12th Street) with its a la carte style menu featuring chef-and-market driven dinner fare. Back Forty’s website describes itself as a place “meant to be comfortable for a quick ... Read More | | | | | | You spent the summer downing burgers and steaks. Not a bad idea at the time. Now, it’s time to get back to healthier comfort food. Here to do the introductions: the just opened Back Forty, a new East Village restaurant with a tavern menu showcasing local ingredients. Cheffed by Peter Hoffman (Savoy)... Read More | | | | | | Back Forty photo: Ryan Charles Back Forty, the Alphabet City tavern from Peter Hoffman of the eco-friendly Savoy, will debut on Wednesday. The menu will emphasize local, seasonal fare, from a grass-fed burger ($10) to a roster of sides and salads "From the Gard... Read More | | | |
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