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WORLD’S FINEST RESTAURANTS //
The exquisite menu is inspired by the Iberian
Peninsula as well as the Chef’s heritage. Like the
interiors, the Michelin-starred Portuguese cuisine
at the restaurant has an extremely modern and
seasonal touch courtesy of the Chef George
Mendes, who finds the perfect balance between
rusticity and refinement.
One of the most interesting facts about Aldea is
that each and every space tell a narrative of the
inherent beauty of Iberian coast’s countryside.
Elements such as water, air, wind, clouds, sky,
earth, stone and wood are represented throughout
taking customers into an extraordinary journey.
In virtue of a double high scale, the restaurant
also presents a grand hall with a freestanding bar
framed in concrete with illuminated large wood
panels. The chef’s table is given the spotlight due
to a floating chandelier of cascading light while the
wood bar features six seats that allow one to have
views of what is happening in the kitchen. The
restaurant’s specialty is based on a wide variety of
shellfish, including various combinations of salt-
cod, such as Bacalhau à Bras, comprised of farm egg
and salt cod custard, crispy potato and black olive;
the Shrimp Alhinho that features garlic, pimento,
red bell pepper juice and pressed shrimp jus or
even the scrumptious Charcoal-Grilled Cuttlefish,
highlighted by stew with coconut, coriander, squid
ink and pine. In addition, Aldea also presents various
rice dishes and Iberian-cured hams that are simply
too good not to be experienced. Furthermore, the
restaurant also has an extensive selection of wines,
especially from Portugal, Spain and France.
Website: www.gknyc.com/
Address: 41 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA