Having taken a trip a few years ago to Croatia and Slovenia, I was curious about Manhattan’s first Slovenian-American restaurant on the Upper West Side. I arranged to meet a friend at Pekarna Slovenian American Restaurant. Pekarna initially expanded its New American menu to include Slovenian cuisine and has become a popular events venue in its neighborhood.
Pekarna Restaurant NYC Bar Seating. Photo: Sora VernikoffPekarna Restaurant NYC Dining Area. Photo: Sora Vernikoff
The food was fresh and fabulous. I added a topping of grilled chicken to sauteed cauliflower, sesame seeds, golden raisins, Calabrian chilies, scallions, croutons to my salad entree and almond sauce.
Pekarna Restaurant NYC Salad Entree. Photo: Sora Vernikoff
As I was ready to leave the restaurant, I noticed their hosting of Alice in Wonderland: An Immersive Cocktail Experience. It was irresistible, and I went to take photos of the event. Fun indeed! They were serving Mocktails!
Pekarna Restaurant NYC Alice in Wonderland Theme. Photo: Sora VernikoffPekarna Restaurant NYC Alice in Wonderland Theme. Photo: Sora Vernikoff
I highly recommend Pekarna. Check their events schedule to see if you’d like to attend when you go. Excellent cuisine and fun events!
Pekarna
594 Amsterdam Avenue at 89th Street, New York, NY 10024
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