A new American bistro is in the works for 167 Bleecker St. in Greenwich Village, tucked between Thompson and Sullivan streets, with plans to pair comfort food classics with scheduled comedy performances. The concept, which does not yet have a name, is still working its way through the city's permitting and licensing process.
According to WhatNow, the bistro aims to capture the character of the neighborhood while serving approachable comfort food classics. The planned location sits in the heart of the Village's restaurant row, and per business filings with Manhattan Community Board 2, that address at 167 Bleecker St. has been identified as the site for the new venture.
What's on the Working Menu
The working menu described in the filings includes pan-roasted cod with white bean ragout, greens, and lemon, as well as a grilled bistro sirloin with roasted fingerling potatoes, green beans, and herb butter. Rigatoni pomodoro with tomato sauce, fresh basil, and parmesan is also under consideration, according to the outlet. The selection includes shareable plates, salads, sides, and entrees.
Seafood is also on the early menu lineup, with pan-roasted cod with white bean ragout, greens, and lemon among the dishes listed. It's worth noting this is still described as a working menu, so dishes and pricing could shift before the restaurant opens its doors.
Comedy Nights Planned Alongside Dinner Service
Beyond the kitchen, the team behind the bistro is planning scheduled comedy performances at the venue, blending a dinner-and-a-show vibe into the neighborhood's already lively nightlife scene. No further details on timing or lineup for those performances have been made available.
For a nearby example of established comedy programming, the Comedy Cellar lists shows at its MacDougal Street venue at 6:45, 8:45, and 10:45 p.m., and 12:30 a.m. Its listed schedule is for that separate venue; no timing or lineup has been announced for the proposed Bleecker Street bistro.
For now, the project remains in the planning stages, with the team working through the permitting and licensing process before any opening can move forward. Greenwich Village diners curious about the space between Thompson and Sullivan streets will likely have more to watch for as that process continues.
