Fig & Olive is a trendy Mediterranean Restaurant in the Meatpacking district in New York City. The Meatpacking district used to be just that, where meat was processed and distributed. I remember when the meat warehouses were operating in the area in full force and it was a shady, grungy, funky neighborhood with few but interesting places to go. Today the meat packers are almost all gone and in their place we have new art galleries, museums, restaurants and the famous, High Line.
The space is large and airy, with the signature high ceilings of the old meat packing plants and the open spaces.
The restaurant specializes in olive oil and the first thing they bring to the table when you are seated is a trio of olive oils. I was disappointed none of the three was from Greece but I was told that they have had Greek olive oils in the past.
A fabulous pasta with fungi(mushrooms) and shrimp.
Halibut over risotto
Tuna dish above and a tasty bouillabaisse
As the night went on the restaurant became full and the low lighting created a nice atmosphere.
They have a great bar!
I would definitely recommend the Fig & Olive. They have three locations in New York City but I don't know how the other ones are. This one has great food and great atmosphere. It's a bit pricey but worth it!
Enjoy!
Maria
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