Year-Round Tropical Maven Gitano Jungle Room Opens At The James Hotel New York In SoHo

Food

Rest assured, the food at the restaurant is just as impressive as the space itself, developed by Mads Refslund—Gitano Grupo Consulting Chef at Large; co-founder of Noma; and former Executive Chef of ACME—and Yvan Lemoine—Executive Chef; restaurant partner; and former executive chef of Bodega Negra. The full Mexican and Mayan-inspired menu is available in the main dining room, while a menu of signature cocktails and light bites is available at the upstairs lounge. The menu has five sub-categories—Snacks, Small Plates, Large Plates, Sides and Desserts—and all dishes are intended to be shared.

Beverages

The cocktail menu was created by Jeremy Strawn—an owner in Mulbery Projects and formerly affiliated with Death & Co, Merchants Hospitality and The Standard Hotel. Of course, the beverage program is tropically-focused, with an emphasis on Mexican spirits and seasonal ingredients, such as rosé tequila, horchata, turmeric, Mezcal, passion fruit, ancho chiles, coconut milk and black lava salt. Wines and beers are also on offer.

The private entrance for the restaurant is located at 23 Grand Street at the corner of Avenue of the Americas in SoHo. The restaurant and bar are open daily for cocktails from 5 p.m. and for dinner from 6 p.m., closing at midnight from Sunday – Wednesday, and until 1 a.m. from Thursday – Saturday. For more information, please visit the restaurant’s website.

All photos courtesy of Gitano Jungle Room