Where are you? What are your hours? How do I get there?
All that info is available right here.

What is your dinner menu like?
We offer a five-course tasting menu that changes regularly.

I have dietary restrictions. What can you do for me?
Vegan? Just tell your server when you sit down. Almost every single one of our dishes can be made vegan.
Gluten-free? Unfortunately, we’re not able to accommodate gluten-free diners at dinner.
Allergies? If you have any other allergies, we need to hear from you in advance and we'll do what we can to accommodate you, although that may not always be possible. Please give us a call (212.228.7732) or let us know in the notes field when you make your reservation. If we don’t hear from you, unfortunately, there’s no guarantee we’ll be able to find alternates for your meal when you arrive.

Do you serve alcohol?
Yes, we serve every alcohol you can imagine, from beer, to wine, to hard liquor, both brown and clear. Our cocktail, wine, and beer lists are here.

Why do you only serve one tasting menu at night?
2020 taught us how much food we were wasting by serving two tasting menus. Serving one menu allows us to cut food waste by enormous amounts. Our menu changes seasonally and we’re always offering small treats between courses that are not listed.

Can I be your intern?
We want that to happen, too. Just send an email to info@dirtcandynyc.com with a resume attached or a letter to let us know your current level of experience. Someone will get back to you.

Do you sell cookbooks? What if I require Dirt Candy merch?
Your wish is our command. Head on over to the Dirt Candy Store to get signed cookbooks, tote bags, and t-shirts in every color of the rainbow (black or white only). We also sell cookbooks, tote bags, t-shirts, and gift certificates at the restaurant.

Do you sell gift certificates?
Those are in the Dirt Candy Store too!

Why don't you take tips? And why are your prices so high?
We pay our staff a living wage that starts at $25/hour and provide them with paid time off, paid sick days beyond what’s mandated by law, and health insurance. In other words, we treat them like professionals. We also don’t feel a need to lie to our guests. Your meal costs what it says right there on the menu. We don’t have to trick you into paying a 20% “tip” at the end of your meal to cover our labor costs.

Why do I have to leave a credit card to make a reservation?
Dirt Candy requires a credit card to make a reservation. To avoid a cancellation fee of $25 per person, please be sure to cancel with 8 hours or more notice. This policy allows us to keep food costs reasonable and results in less wear and tear on our team since we schedule staff and prepare food according to our reservations. When a table cancels at the last minute or no-shows, those costs get passed on to other guests down the road. Thank you for understanding.

If it's so hard to get a reservation why do you sometimes have empty tables?
I get that it can be frustrating to score a reservation at Dirt Candy and see some empty tables in the dining room but, trust me, there's a reason. Sometimes there's a no-show or a last minute cancellation, but more often the reason is that I don't want to rush my diners, so everyone gets their table for a certain amount of time. That means if a reservation ends at 7:30 we may not have a reservation at that table until 9pm and because I don't want to jam someone in for only 90 minutes that table will sit empty until the 9pm reservation shows up. Trust me, I want my tables full every second of every night, but managing reservations is playing Tetris with tables and sometimes a few of them sit empty for the greater good.