Eatery A just recently opened with much excitement. When we arrived Friday at 6:15 p.m., the place was already packed. Anxious foodies wasted no time to try the newest grub in town. The owner, Jason Simon, is also the man behind East Village staple Alba. If you haven't eaten at Alba yet, put it on your list right next to Eatery A. On the Eatery A website, it is described as fusing "old-world flavors with modern cuisine." I'm no culinary historian, so if they say they offer old-world flavors, I'll believe them.
What I can say for sure is you won't find a menu quite like their's anywhere else in town. They have over a dozen options of oven-fired pizzas - none of which you can get at Domino's or Pizza Hut. There are 17 entree options ranging from the ricotta cavatelli (which was excellent) to octopus and lamb sliders to grilled eggplant. If you are a picky eater or are dining out with a picky eater, this might not be the place for you. Be ready to try new flavors, new combinations and new ingredients. Options on the menu are well-priced, which means you don't need a special occasion to go. Some dishes even have the option of a smaller portion, which is a great touch. Or, if you just need a drink, the patio is large and inviting.
As a former resident of the Ingersoll neighborhood, I'm so glad to see a new place come in - filling a long-vacant building - and bringing in a breath of fresh air.