The team behind neighbourhood restaurant-bar Motel Morris and coffee shop The Commons Chelsea have opened up a fine looking new spot, Kid. Also situated in Chelsea, Kid Pizza brings a nostalgic yet contemporary twist to classic market-driven New York cuisine with a seasonal menu by executive chef Ian Coogan in collaboration with Max Blachman-Gentile (previously of Emily, Roberta’s, Tørst, and most recently the culinary director at Tartine Bakery.)
The menu is brimming with dishes inspired by the nearby Greenmarket, alongside seasonally rotating New York-style pizzas. Think pepperoni, mushroom pie, brussels sprout and more, alongside classics such as prosciutto with melons, saba, olive oil; mozzarella fritters with spicy marinara; butter beans with salsa verde; and their ‘Kid Chef’s Salad’ with mixed chicories, peppers, olives, provolone, pepperoni, oregano vinaigrette.
Designed in collaboration with Brooklyn design studio 44 LLC and co-owner Tamara McCarthy, the split-level, 80-seat space was inspired by old-school pizza joints and classic New York City diners. Features include whimsical ’80s and ’90s-inspired motifs, a retro arcade game, custom artwork from local artist Gemma Bailey, and a Wes Anderson-inspired private dining room with its own bar. The main dining room features olive green and white oak walls, cork floors that are accented with NYC-subway inspired tiles, and custom, sustainable millwork built by Hecho Design. Traverse the bright yellow staircase, meanwhile, and you’ll discover two private dining spaces that can be found at the end of a blue hallway.
Pair the food with a cocktail curated by co-owner Brett Nidel and director of operations Marc Ellert-Beck, and this decadent new Chelsea locale will have you racing back for more.
Kid Pizza New York Photography, Andrew Bui.
