The Cinematic Supper Club at A24's Cherry Lane Theatre

The art-house ambiance converges with sophisticated cuisine within the iconic Off-Broadway treasure.

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Wild Cherry, the latest restaurant by neo-bistro innovators Riad Nasr and Lee Hanson, infuses a cinematic aesthetic into New York's West Village, combining intimate dining with the cultural heritage of the century-old, now A24-operated Cherry Lane Theatre.

(Address: Wild Cherry, 38 Commerce Street, New York, NY 10014, USA)

The creators of Frenchette, Le Rock, and Le Veau d’Or, Hanson and Nasr, have launched a new establishment that provides an art-house supper club ambiance, featuring sophisticated cocktails, organic wines, and a modern menu that enhances the theater's offerings of cinema, music, and live performances.

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Located in the refurbished Off-Broadway theatre, the design of Wild Cherry aptly complements A24’s hallmark subdued aesthetic, merging nostalgia with understated elegance. Designed by Zeb Stewart, the 45-seat dining area showcases deep green banquettes, limewashed walls, and a slatted ceiling that produces a subdued illumination. Chequerboard flooring and carnival-style lamps reference vintage diners, while a prominent 12-seat horseshoe bar serves as the focal point, promoting sociability. The outcome is a stratified atmosphere that is simultaneously cinematic and intimate, reflecting the theatre's heritage while providing a novel, modern context.

The meal is thoughtfully curated, harmonising fresh delicacy with robust classics. Patrons may commence with oysters, tuna crudo, or full dressed crab, subsequently progressing to offerings such as a lobster club, roasted monkfish kebab, or a cheeseburger presented with assured elegance. Substantial dishes feature a steak for two, accompanied by a baked potato, green salad, and a swirl of soft-serve, while desserts such as coconut cake offer a delicate conclusion. Beverages encompass traditional cocktails and organic wines, with the notable Scorpion Bowl, presented in antique Murano glass, providing a dramatic touch.