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The John Dory

Chef April Bloomfield and her business partner Ken Friedman, the team behind the white hot eatery Spotted Pig, are generally credited with introducing New York to the term gastropub, a.k.a. the idea that burgers and fries can be turned into a fancy--and expensive--night out.

Well, the Spotted pig crew is back with their second restaurant, and this time they’re aiming to put the same kind of upscale twist on another comfort classic: The British pub.

The John Dory features a colorful and kitschy ocean vibe, with stained-glass fish murals, fish doorknobs and even a 900-gallon tank. But don’t look for any calamari or greasy fish and chips here. The British classics are more of the foodie variety, including a smoked haddock and leek tart, whole broiled lobster and the namesake fish, a whole John Dory served with potatoes.

Related Stories:
· The John Dory [Official Site]
· New NYC restaurants coverage [Jaunted]

[Photo: John Dory]