Passerine Restaurant

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About Passerine Restaurant

Passerine is a distinctive restaurant concept with locations in both New York City and Lancaster, Pennsylvania, each offering a unique take on seasonal, regional cuisine. In New York City, Passerine is the creation of Michelin-starred Chef Chetan Shetty, located in the Flatiron District. This refined, tasting menu-style restaurant draws inspiration from Indian culinary traditions and seasonal ingredients sourced locally from the Union Square Greenmarket. The restaurant’s name, taken from a folktale involving a songbird and a king, symbolizes creativity and freedom—reflected in dishes like Konkani monkfish curry and chai-rose ice cream. Guests enjoy a seven-course tasting menu paired with curated heritage Lebanese wines, making for an immersive and elegant dining experience. Meanwhile, Passerine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, offers a more casual, community-driven approach. It serves French-inspired New American fare, focusing on small plates and seasonal ingredients sourced from the Susquehanna River Valley. The restaurant also operates as a bottle shop, highlighting innovative wines and ferments from the American East Coast, with a strong emphasis on Appalachian producers. Equitable hospitality, shared learning, and local sourcing are at the heart of its mission. Whether in an urban or small-town setting, both versions of Passerine celebrate craftsmanship, locality, and thoughtful food in their own unique way.