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Vandaag

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Scandinavian Restaurant and Cocktail Bar$$$$
East Village, New York
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  • The Corcoran Group
    The Corcoran GroupNovember 17, 2011
    Check out the seasonal cocktail menu at this Northern European inspired joint. We love almost everything on their Winter Warmers menu. Or just get a pitcher of the Raider.
  • Bob v.
    Bob van LeeuwenSeptember 28, 2011
    Try the Bitterballen, a dutch snack treat. Drink a La Trappe Dubbel, a beer from the region in The Netherlands where i live. Btw this it's Dutch not Scandinavian. Vandaag translates to today
  • ºDamian W.
    ºDamian White ºAugust 31, 2011
    I take back my last tip...we are having SUCH a great experience since the manager took an interest in us! Can't wait for his suggestions on starters!! (drinks are amazing!) bartender makes w/ love!
  • Jenn B.
    Jenn BrownJuly 4, 2011
    The Bitterballen appetizer was phenomenal! Drinks were also great- try the Bohemian Spritz, it's amazing! The service however was slow and unresponsive, despite being the only ones at the bar
  • AskMen
    AskMenJuly 30, 2010
    A sunny & modernly decorated spot that serves Dutch specialties like bitterballen - a braised oxtail croquette with mustard relish, & hete bliksem, crisp taters with bacon, apple & stroop syrup. Read more
  • Mel Dog
    Mel DogMay 7, 2011
    I am so grateful I found this place. The cocktails are amazing (try the Radler) and the food is no exception. Must eat the bitterballen (oxtail croquettes). A LES gem.
  • nymag
    nymagDecember 26, 2010
    One of our fav cocktails of the year is the Radler, a frothy mix of Belgian wheat beer, limes, and a bracing shot of pineapple-infused aquavit. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more
  • Kathryn Y.
    Kathryn YuSeptember 5, 2010
    Try the "ham" burger, made from Pat LaFrieda pork and dry-aged beef, rolled in Benton's bacon, slow-cooked to medium rare, then sliced up and seared. Served with amazingly crisp potatoes.
  • Amanda B.
    Amanda BoekelheideMarch 8, 2012
    Delicious, handmade cocktails, engaging bar staff, & tasty foods. The winter menu is subtle & inspiring, oysters were supple & tangy with a mandarin sauce.
  • Mel
    MelOctober 16, 2010
    AMAZING cocktails - esp the Spice Tree. Sea urchin bisque is great if u love sea urchin. Romaine salad is great too. Stay away from lamb riblet - it's fatty and unsatisfying.
  • Patricia S.
    Patricia SmithAugust 18, 2011
    Really strong imported beer here-on tap. I love a bartender who enjoys talking about his creations and this place has some really unusual choices.
  • Todd O.
    Todd OlmsteadAugust 20, 2011
    An amazing selection of coffees from Scandinavian specialty roasters available as slow-pours. If you've got time to sit, this is your spot. Read more
  • Tim V.
    Tim VetterAugust 18, 2010
    Hete Bliksem - new potatoes with diced apple, smoky Speck, and syrup - is transcendent comfort food. For dessert, follow with Smoutballen - pudding pastries with Nutella filling.
  • Suri R.
    Suri RFebruary 23, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    the CB3Sour is wonderful (they do beer cocktails right). Remember they serve food at the bar, and the Vandaag burger goes well with any drink.
  • Tina S.
    Tina ShahAugust 3, 2011
    Lived in Denmark. Come to this Scandinavian spot to work and bask in the sun. Wonderful coffee/teas/sandwiches. Warm people. Come.
  • Village Voice
    Village VoiceNovember 14, 2011
    Winner of Best Use of Juniper in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Eat the juniper-flavored pecans with a house gin cocktail.
  • Adrian F.
    Adrian FrandleJanuary 9, 2011
    The West of 2nd cocktail and Aquavit flights are delicious! Also get the bitterballen, the quail and the kale salad!
  • Village Voice
    Village VoiceNovember 14, 2011
    Winner of Best Dutch in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! We support anything with bacon, hence our love of the spekdik!
  • Amanda K.
    Amanda KludtJanuary 12, 2011
    The vegetable entree isn't as good as it sounds, but the pickled sausage -- hell the pickled anything -- and the romaine salad are great picks.
  • Stephanie M.
    Stephanie MorenoFebruary 10, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Try their beer cocktails or their house infused aquavit (you can do a flight!)
  • The New York Times
    The New York TimesSeptember 22, 2010
    Yes, the cocktails seem insane. But a Turf War makes the argument and the roast hen and hete bliksem finishes it. This place is cool. Read more
  • Ramez K.
    Ramez KNovember 4, 2011
    Hete Bliksem was pretty awesome. Roasted Hen and the beer cocktails were great as well.
  • Lina
    LinaJanuary 26, 2011
    Huge cafeteria style w/a coolish Ikea vibe. The Radler a beer drink is amazing! Bartender lady very sweet.
  • Ellen M.
    Ellen ManuszakMay 5, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Get some friends on a hot day and split a pitcher of Radler. Best summer drink around.
  • Sonali S.
    Sonali SridharNovember 17, 2010
    Try the "ham"burger. Super delicious & accompanied by an addictive aioli. Save room for stroopwafel!
  • Jonathan H.
    Jonathan HodgeMay 11, 2012
    Get the Popeye if you like micheladas and the bitterballen to snack on.
  • Kathryn Y.
    Kathryn YuAugust 15, 2011
    Try a Salt-n-Pepa, with Fresno chile pepper-infused aquavit, blanco tequila, lime, agave, and a fennel pollen salted rim.
  • Steve L.
    Steve LackenbyNovember 11, 2011
    Wow, best catnip I've ever had. the mushroom farro is a must have
  • Athena B.
    Athena BojanglesFebruary 9, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Come get a smørbrød, coffee, a butter biscuit and free wifi during the day!
  • Ashleigh G.
    Ashleigh GardnerMarch 6, 2011
    The Hete Bliksem are delicious! Amazing smoky and sweet potato dish.
  • cav
    cavApril 29, 2012
    Drink selection, cocktails and appetizers are great. Entrees mediocre, especially for the price.
  • Adam D.
    Adam DawkinsJanuary 7, 2011
    The Vandaag Gin Cocktail is innovative, fresh, and awesomely delicious. Have it.
  • East Village Eats
    East Village EatsSeptember 15, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Do yourself a favor & try the cured halibut & the oxtail croquettes. Life-changing!
  • David P.
    David PessahJanuary 7, 2011
    Andrew was right, the off menu Mead to Order is delicious and intoxicating
  • Jen R.
    Jen RolonMarch 6, 2012
    The Vandaag Burger is out of this world! Soo yummy!
  • Village Voice
    Village VoiceFebruary 14, 2012
    Village Voice is excited to have Vandaag at the 2012 ChoiceEats food fest! Full list of restaurants here: http://ow.ly/8QjDQ
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    eric bornemannMarch 26, 2021
    Listed as Scandinavia but it’s Dutch.
  • Nick D.
    Nick DouglasAugust 22, 2011
    Damn, that's some tasty fish and scrambled eggs. Love the sleek Nordic decor. Read more
  • Heather P.
    Heather ParkDecember 31, 2011
    Amazing hot toddies and groggs for the cold winter nights.
  • Veronica C.
    Veronica CarvalloMay 20, 2012
    Beautiful space. Burgers are awesome!
  • Maxwell Z.
    Maxwell ZApril 22, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Tired of overcrowded bars in the East Village? This is your place.
  • Brandon M.
    Brandon McGrawMay 1, 2011
    Really great! Get the snail open face app
  • Brian W.
    Brian WongNovember 11, 2011
    The romaine salad with sea urchin vinaigrette is tasty but super fishy.
  • Sarah D.
    Sarah DailyJune 13, 2011
    Spicy mood? Salt n Peppa cocktail. It's like a hot, Dutch margarita. Dang, Gina.
  • Henry
    HenryAugust 8, 2011
    Cocktails are pretty out there but very good
  • Melissa B.
    Melissa Basu GordonFebruary 23, 2012
    You must order the bread basket!
  • Heather F.
    Heather FinkJanuary 31, 2012
    There's nothing authentically Dutch about any of the items here.
  • The Salup Group
    The Salup GroupNovember 2, 2010
    The Salup Group recommends trying the lamb blade steak
  • ºDamian W.
    ºDamian White ºAugust 30, 2011
    The particular staff this shift when we came, were the most unfriendly, awkward bunch I have experienced in a long time! Kill them with KINDNESS!!
  • Utah I.
    Utah IngersollAugust 26, 2011
    If you are short on weed try (smell) the hay smoked county bread.
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