Figure Eight (restaurant)
Figure Eight is a Chinese-American restaurant located on Cornelia Street in New York City.[1] HistoryThe restaurant opened on 15 November 2023.[2] The restaurant's location was formerly occupied by Pearl Oyster Bar.[3] Figure Eight was opened by Emmeline Zhao, also operator of the restaurant Silver Apricot; Silver Apricot is located next to Figure Eight.[4] Before opening Figure Eight, the restaurant's operators ran a pop-up in the space, called F8 Cafe.[5] Reviews and accoladesA review in CN Traveler written by Matt Ortile praised the restaurant's "flavors" as "familiar but surprising, subtle and masterful" and highlighted its branzino as "sublime".[6] The Financial Times included Figure Eight on its April 2024 list detailing five of the "most exciting new-wave" Chinese eating establishments in New York City, alongside other restaurants including Bonnie's.[7] References
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