Exchange Alley
(Now Closed)American Restaurant and Cajun and Creole Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
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Mike WinstonSeptember 16, 2013Really fresh food with New Orleans style flair. Perfect for a date night! Highlights include the Shishito Pepper special, Jambalaya Balls, Greek Fries, and Hanger Steak with Burnt Broccoli. Read more
Andrea HongJanuary 13, 2013Bacon pralines, lemon ricotta toast, mini monte cristos, and priest stranglers to share - all sorts of delish. Oh, and ignore the creepy pirate ship thing on the wall.
Exchange AlleyMay 24, 2013Come check out our #garden Full of #herbs #chili's & "straight to the plate" delectables! Unfortunately, we're not zoned for seating out there, but we've utilized the space to provide hyper fresh food
Nico PitneyJanuary 7, 2013"Our new favorite East Village hangout. The vibe in the room at this New York meets New Orleans hybrid is amazing, and people...come here to have a good time, not just a meal."
CoverDecember 17, 2013Lemon Ricotta Toast, Jambalaya Balls, & Jazz band @ brunch. Priest Stranglers & Charred Kale for din. Veggies and spices come from the garden out back! Pay with Cover and skip waiting for the check.
Aileen TseOctober 5, 2013tender and flavorful braciola and amazing jambalaya balls. lasagna edges with shitake mushrooms were also in season. great place for a casual dinner with friends
Catherine PeilaOctober 28, 2012If it's your first time go for the 3 tastes dishes - chef / owner Paul can cook! Farro, mushrooms, blackened beets and Jambalaya balls - outrageously good - food Ho's gotta visit
PriceMarch 10, 2013You may not know they do brunch and it is quite amazing. Jambalaya balls to share. The BBBQ cocktail is like a michelada with less spice and more smokiness.
Cesar RazuriApril 14, 2013Lasagna edges in a bowl of perfectly brown buttered mushrooms w/a timberdoodle toast. Stop it. So good.
Rob PrattJune 9, 2013Live band during Sunday brunch - nice trio playing very enjoyable music - violin, guitar and upright bass.
NikiOctober 6, 2012Must haves: Burrata, Lemon ricotta flatbread, meatball flatbread, jambalaya balls ( crazy good sauce!) and the peanut pie for dessert!
Get the jambalaya balls for crying out loud! The clams casino have a lot of bacony goodness, too... be sure to ask for extra bread to sop up the broth.
Priest stranglers are a must have. Great bloodies too. And don't forget to pay with Cover!
ChrisDecember 11, 2013Definitely an East Village favorite. Zucca all time. Don't forget to pay with Cover!
Lynn FNovember 18, 2012Must have: jambalaya balls, brussel sprouts, beets, "priest stranglers" pasta. Wash it down the the BBBQ cocktail!- Cesar RazuriApril 14, 2013The Jambalaya Balls were Jambalicious, and that gravy. Wow. Get'em (only 3)
Rebecca GarciaJune 19, 2013Get the priest strangler pasta, steak and sugar daddy cocktail can't go wrong.- DAugust 15, 2013Everything great, including the service. Hanger steak was PERFECTLY cooked. The only thing lacking was the ice cream, really icy.
Greg GFebruary 2, 2013The balls, eggs in red sauce and steak and eggs are must tries at this east village gem
Jori BellDecember 21, 2013Jambalaya balls were the original favorite but spaghetti squash just took the cake. But it's not cake.
Tara CunninghamSeptember 10, 2012Standouts: Ricotta & Lemon Flatbread, Burrata, BBQ Shrimp, Halibut, Peanut Pie.
Justin AugustFebruary 13, 2013Eat the damn Brussel Sprouts. And try one of Kitty's amazeball drinks!
Gary AmmiratiJuly 21, 2013Just stepped into this place jazz triplet playing, gonna come back for dinner
Tammy GordonSeptember 7, 2012"simple, locally sourced, and rockin’... New Orleans-inspired food." - Refinery 29
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"Great place for after work. Pickle martini is on point."
Brendan Hanley - 8.2
"A party and awesome atmosphere from the minute I walked in to the minute I left. The DJ is great and mixes up the music. The drinks were pricey but delicious. Can't wait to come back here!"
veronica rodriguez - 8.0
"Amazing guacamole and the happy hour 2 for 1 is a great deal!"
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