Fat Hippo, a new restaurant co-helmed by chef Ten Vong (whose "sum" includes stints at Yumcha, Barmarch -- and Bread), is trying to open at 71 Clinton Street --Wylie Dufresne's former spot -- as early as next week.
The restaurant has already held some private events, Vong told Grub today, and hopes to open on February 13 -- in time for Fashion Week.
The American-food menu is already posted outside the restaurant (and reproduced after the jump), and highlights include burger fondue -- sliders served with bacon bits, pickles, and a fondue dipping sauce -- and chili-and-chocolate-glazed spare ribs served with a radish-and-watermelon slaw.
APPETIZERS
Grapefruit and Feta Salad, $5
Mixed field greens, olives, spiced pecans and burnt honey vinaigrettePan Fried Mozzarella Balls, $6
Herb roasted tomatoes and baby arugulaBeet and Olive Tart, $7
Crumbled goat cheese and beet jamHot and Sour Sauteed Calamari, $6
Ginger chilies, garlic lime, baby celery and crushed peanutsHouse Cured Salmon, $7
Apple-fennel salad and potato latkesChili & Chocolate Glazed Spare Ribs, $8
Pickled watermelon and radish slawShrimp Ceviche, $9
Shrimp, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno, and avocadoENTREES
Fat Hippo Burger or Veggie Burger, $8
Homemade rosemary bun, lettuce, tomato, and French friesDuck Chicken, $11
Smoked duck breast, roast duck meat, pickle mustard greens, coconut-lime mustard and yucca chipsBurger Fondue, $10
Mini burger sliders, cheese fondue sauce, bacon bits, pickles and French friesAuthentic Maryland Crab Cake, $14
Mac n' cheese, corn succotash and roasted garlic caper sauceFree Range Turkey Meatloaf, $12
Tamarind ketchup, mashed potatoes and green bean casseroleTrailer Park Chicken Sampler, $15
Beer can roasted chicken breast, southern fried drumstick, smoked thigh meat, sauteed collard greens, raisin sauce and corn breadGrilled Marinated Pork Chop, $13
Pulled pork stuffing, bacon, sauteed brussels sprouts and maple-jalapeno mustard sauceSteak and Eggs, $15
Pan roasted hanger steak, green tomato gratin and egg toastSIDES
Collard greens, $3
Brussels sprouts, $4
Mashed potatoes, $3
French fries, $3
Green been casserole, $3
Pulled pork stuffing, $3
Mac n’ cheese, $4
Corn Bread, $2
Fat Hippo; 71 Clinton St., nr. Rivington
Previously on NYmag.com's Grub Street...
