The top-tier team behind the esteemed East Village restaurant and wine bar Claud will be debuting a raw bar concept upstairs called Penny. It is slated to debut next spring.
The project has been in the works since winter 2022, as previously reported by What Now New York, however the team only recently shared its highly-anticipated grand opening window. Claud debuted last year in the space formerly occupied by Ikinari Steakhouse in the East Village. The upstairs unit housed a wellness center called Montauk Salt Cave, which closed nearly two years ago. Penny will be focused on serving seafood specialities using an assortment of East and West coast oysters, Little Neck clams, razor clams and scallops. It will also offer complimentary menu items such as cheese platters and a robust wine selection to pair with its upscale fare.
The fine-dining establishments are the product of a collaboration between hospitality veterans Joshua Pinsky, former executive chef at Momofuku from 2012–2020, and Chase Sinzer, former wine director at the three-Michelin starred Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare.
Claud was named the Best Wine Bar by Eater NY last year and also received a three-star rating from New York Times restaurant critic Pete Wells.
