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Allure Restaurant & Lounge is Going Global on the Upper West Side
July 24, 2024, 6:28.16 pm ET

Allure Restaurant & Lounge, located withn the historic Belleclaire Hotel (2175 Broadway) on the Upper West Side, is launching a new menu of globally-inspired shared plates.

Executive Chef Joshua Vazquez (Hawksmoor, Casa Cipriani, Asiate) has created crave-worthy bites, delectable snacks and indulgences highlighting cuisines from all regions of the globe. It starts with an array of fresh tacos, including a new Spicy Tuna Taco (yellowfin tuna, chili and soy dressing, cucumber, scallions, avocado), Chili Lime Shrimp Tacos (chili lime marinated shrimp, charred pineapple pico de gallo) and Asian Steak Tacos (marinated flank steak, Asian style coleslaw, homemade pickles).

Guests will also find a selection of sushi and dim sum, including Shanghai-style dumplings featuring vegetables or pork, Spicy Tuna Roll, Shrimp Tempura Roll, or a Vietnamese-inspired Vegetable Summer Roll. Signature dishes like the Silver Service Hotdog (Wagyu beef hot dog, shishito, pickles, cherry tomatoes, gochujang aioli, crispy shallots served on a NY Pretzel Bun), Chips and Dip (house-made potato chips, medley of crudité, sour cream and roasted onion dip) and Portobello Panini (portobello, mozzarella, pesto, sourdough bread with parmesan crust) also remain on the menu.

Allure is operated by Carrie Packin and Brian Packin, owners of City Nights Hospitality, the force behind Ascent Lounge located on the 4th floor at the Shops at Columbus Circle and 48 Lounge in Rockefeller Center.

Allure's new shared plates menu is available Tuesday-Saturday from 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm and Sundays from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm and serves its signature Socialite Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 12-4 pm. For more information on Allure, visit www.allureloungenyc.com

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