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Meadowsweet (restaurant)

Coordinates: 40°42′37.4″N 73°57′47.4″W / 40.710389°N 73.963167°W / 40.710389; -73.963167
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Restaurant information
Established2014 (2014)
Head chefPolo Dobkin
Street address149 Broadway
CityWilliamsburg, New York City
StateNew York
Postal/ZIP Code11211
Coordinates40°42′37.4″N 73°57′47.4″W / 40.710389°N 73.963167°W / 40.710389; -73.963167
Websitewww.meadowsweetnyc.com

Meadowsweet is a restaurant in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn in New York City.[1]

History and offerings

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History

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The restaurant replaced contemporary American establishment Dressler,[2] which closed in 2013 after seven years in business.[3] Husband and wife Polo Dobkin and Stephanie Lempert own Meadowsweet.[4] Dobkin was the executive chef at Dressler, though he left the restaurant in 2012 to start his own establishment.[5] Dobkin did not find a space he found appealing after leaving,[6] and when Dressler closed he signed a 20-year lease for the space.[5] Dobkin also found the space attractive in part due to foot traffic from the Williamsburg Bridge.[5]

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The restaurant's menus draw inspiration from Mediterranean cuisine.[7]

Reviews and accolades

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The restaurant earned a Michelin star in 2015.[8] Dressler had previously received a star while Dobkin was executive chef.[8]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Sietsema, Robert (30 June 2014). "Herbs Take a Front Seat at Polo Dobkin's Meadowsweet". Eater NY. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  2. ^ Bruni, Frank (7 June 2006). "For Grown-Ups, Not Gadabouts". The New York Times. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  3. ^ Hoffman, Meredith (17 June 2013). "Williamsburg Fine Dining Pioneer Dressler Closes". DNAinfo New York. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  4. ^ Fabricant, Florence (17 June 2014). "Meadowsweet Is Polo Dobkin's New Project". The New York Times. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  5. ^ a b c Melouney, Carmel (31 October 2014). "Company Joins Peter Luger Along Broadway". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  6. ^ Betker, Ally (18 June 2014). "Meadowsweet Opens in the Old Dressler Space in Williamsburg". Vogue. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  7. ^ Signore, John Del (22 June 2014). "Former Dressler Chef Opens Meadowsweet In Same Williamsburg Location". Gothamist. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  8. ^ a b Sutton, Ryan (30 September 2014). "Michelin Unveils Its 2015 Winners (Blanca, Aquavit) and Losers (Daniel, Nakazawa) for New York". Eater NY. Retrieved 23 January 2022.