Empellon Cocina
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Empellon makes a great date spot, or just a cool, classy place to relax with friends over some impressive eats.<br /> <br /> Empellon's second location in the East Village boasts a curvaceous, white brick interior that sets the mood for shareable mariscos (mezcal-cured ocean trout w/ roe & cream cheese), quesos (lobster, fried tomato, and Tetilla cheese), and small plates ranging from bay scallops w/ rutabaga and brown butter mole, to prime beef rib eye cap w/ puffed tendon and menudo. <br /> <br /> You can also hit up <a href="https://www.thrillist.com/food/new-york/ny/10014/west-village/empelln_date-spots_great-cocktails_mexican_private-events-bday-parties_tequila" target="_blank">Empellon's original location</a>, a taqueria on W. 4th in the West Village. The newer Cocina Empellon in East Village is a deeper dive into serious Mexican fusion cuisine with intense attention to detail. Chef Alex Stupak, previously a pastry genius at Manhattan's WD-40, brings his skills and fine touch to Empellon's inventive menu, and delivers one of NYC's best desert menus.