Charley, a brand new Viennese bistro, not too long ago opened in Harrison and it’s nothing wanting a European experience. Situated at 202 Angelo Cifelli Drive, Charley is run by acclaimed chef Kurt Gutenbrunner. Learn on to be taught extra about Charley, new to Harrison.
Coming to Harrison
Charley formally opened on February 12. The idea was impressed by the tradition of a Viennese Kaffeehaus or “espresso home.”
“Charley sprung from the thought to create a neighborhood bistro with impressed meals and beverage choices. Particularly, the idea of the historic Viennese café intrigued me, as reinterpreted by way of the lens of at the moment’s more healthy and extra informal world,” hospitality investor David Barry, who’s additionally behind the event of the Harrison Urby Residences constructing, informed us.
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“I’m all the time all in favour of constructing group round my developments. Certainly one of our signatures at Urby is to create a gathering area adjoining to the doorway of our constructing the place the area people and residents can combine. Charley positioned within the latest Harrison Urby constructing is an ideal match…Charley is rooted within the tradition of a Viennese Kaffeehaus — a spot the place all walks of group would collect from day to nighttime to alternate concepts.”
^ Mini Tartines (smoked salmon, baked ham, pastrami, spicy egg, purple cabbage
The Bistro’s Vienna Vibe
The primary eating room, which seats as much as 65 company, is an intimate setting with turquoise and white-themed décor. Upon coming into, prospects are head to head with the bar space, which has excessive tops and some barstools for patrons who’re ready for his or her desk or would somewhat sit on the bar for a cocktail or beer.
“Vienna was an vital design capital within the late 1800s-early 1900s, so there are some actually cool nods to the historical past of Viennese design, resembling lighting fixtures impressed by Albert Loos and a poster wall typical of Viennese cafes that mixes Vienna Werkstätte-style wallpaper with wheat-pasted, popular culture posters,” David shares.
Charley then expands onto a coated outside patio with a hearth that’s weatherproofed, making it a comfortable place to get pleasure from a cocktail all yr spherical.
In regards to the Menu
The menu at Charley is made up of central-European dishes and contains vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free choices. Chef Kurt Gutenbrunner, who conjured up Michelin-starred NYC restaurant Wallsé, brings his famend culinary fashion to the restaurant. Kurt grew up in a small village exterior of Vienna, making him very conversant in Viennese cafes. Laurent Vasseur, Senior VP of Meals and Beverage for Urby, additionally runs operations inside the brand new restaurant.
“Kurt made the right accomplice for Charley. He’s extremely community-minded and was actually enthusiastic about showcasing the Viennese spirit and translating his chic delicacies into extra of an on a regular basis, neighborhood spot,” David tells us.
^ Rooster Schnitzel on a pretzel bun that comes with lingonberries and potato + cucumber salad
The shareable plates embody Flammkuchen, an Alsatian flatbread; a scorching pretzel with candy and spicy mustard; Berlin Currywurst, which is sliced pork bratwurst (sausage), onions, tomato curry sauce, and french fries. The pretzel bun choices embody crab cake, Charley burger, rooster Schnitzel, smoked bratwurst, ham and egg sandwich, and Past Meat bratwurst.
The primary dishes, which embody staples of Viennese delicacies, embody the Wiener schnitzel (veal dish), brief rib goulash, crispy pores and skin salmon, braised artichokes, and Shiitake Spätzle. There are additionally bistro dishes like mini tartines, salads, soups, and aspect dishes like sauerkraut, potato, and cucumber salad, and Quark Spätzle (pasta dish).
The drink menu consists of hand-selected German beers, Austrian crafted and basic cocktails, spiked cold and warm espresso drinks, and mocktails. The Viennese sweets encompass apple strudel, Berliner Krapfen (donut balls with apricot jam), Linzertorte (hazelnut cake), and Sachertorte (chocolate cake). There may be additionally a carrot cake sort dessert for gluten-free diners.
Verify Out Charley
Charley is open Tuesday by way of Sunday from 4PM to 10PM and is closed on Mondays. Down the street, the proprietor will probably be including a brunch and lunch menu “to make Charley a full coffee-to-cocktails surroundings.”
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“Kurt and I are thrilled to convey our imaginative and prescient to life. Harrison is a dynamic, up-and-coming space, and we love what Charley will contribute to the neighborhood and hopefully encourage extra individuals to go to,” David provides. “At its core, the Viennese Kaffeehaus embodies group: a spot the place individuals collect from day to nighttime to socialize, meet, community and join.”
^ Charley’s seasonal Winter Margarita made with tequila reposado and apple cider
Laurent, who works with the entire Urby buildings in NJ, CT, and NY, tells Montclair Lady that that is the primary Charley of many which might be to return sooner or later since they’re hoping to have Charley on the different Urby places.
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