Wonder Opens First NYC Location in UWS

For those that haven’t heard of Wonder before, it started as culinary concepts from celebrated chefs prepared in mobile restaurants right outside your home. What it has evolved to is making these concepts available for pick-up, dine-in or delivery still within close proximity to ensure the integrity of the dishes.

InvitedNYC was lucky enough to be on site for Wonder’s Sneak Preview leading up to their official launch on February 15th. We were welcomed into a beautifully decorated space with catchy taglines, to try some of the restaurant concepts. Chios Taverna provides authentic Greek cuisine from celebrity chef, Michael Symon. The Mainstay, celebrity chef Marc Murphy’s restaurant, is an American menu with a strong seafood presence. Tejas Barbecue, brings Texas BBQ from owner Scott Moore to the UWS. Barrio Café, a Mexican concept from Chef Silvana Salcido Esparza, is available in NY from Phoeniz, AZ thanks to Wonder. Last but not least, the brick & mortar is also offering up Di Fara Pizza, one of the quintessential pies in NYC.

We were able to try Spicy Feta dip from Michael Symon’s concept, which was creamy and flavorful with pillowy soft pita bread. We snacked on Cocktail Shrimp from the Mainstay with complimentary fresh accoutrements on top. and piping hot Di Fara NY Slices. Tejas offered up Crispy Pork Belly with tangy Carolina Gold Sauce and one of our favorite dishes of the night, the BBQ Pork Rib with Sweet Sauce and Pickles. Do not attempt these without a wet wipe nearby! Our other favorite dish is Marc Murphy’s Lobster Mac & Cheese with huge pieces of lobster and breadcrumbs for crunchy texture. It is not to be missed! Our something sweet to end our meal with were perfect Churros Bites with Dulche de Leche sauce from Barrio Café.

We can’t wait for you to try Wonder for yourself and hear what you think! For more information on how to order these cuisines or one of their many other options, please visit https://www.wonder.com/. And if the UWS isn’t nearby, Wonder is expected to expand to more locations in NY and NJ this year.