Inside Wild Cherry: the Cinematic Supper Club at A24’s Cherry Lane Theatre
Art-house atmosphere meets refined dining inside the historic Off-Broadway gem.
Summary
- Chefs Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr have launched a new restaurant, Wild Cherry, inside A24’s revamped Cherry Lane Theatre in NYC’s West Village
- Designed by Zeb Stewart, the interiors feature green banquettes, chequerboard floors and a sculptural horseshoe bar for an intimate, cinematic atmosphere
Wild Cherry, the new restaurant from neo-bistro luminaries, Riad Nasr and Lee Hanson, brings a cinematic sensibility to New York’s West Village, pairing intimate dining with the cultural legacy of the century-old, now A24-run Cherry Lane Theatre.
The minds behind Frenchette, Le Rock and Le Veau d’Or, Hanson and Nasr’s new venture offers an art-house supper club atmosphere where refined cocktails, natural wines and a contemporary menu complement the theater’s programming of film, music and live performance.
Situated within the renovated Off-Broadway theater, the design of Wild Cherry fittingly pairs with A24’s signature understated aesthetic, blending nostalgia with subtle glamor. Created by designer Zeb Stewart, the 45-seat dining room features deep green banquettes, limewashed walls and a slatted ceiling that casts a moody glow. Chequerboard floors and funfair-style bulbs nod to retro diners, while a striking 12-seat horseshoe bar anchors the space, encouraging conviviality. The result is a layered environment that feels both cinematic and intimate, echoing the theatre’s history while offering a fresh, contemporary setting.
The menu is equally considered, balancing raw delicacies with hearty classics. Guests can begin with oysters, tuna crudo or whole dressed crab before moving to dishes such as a lobster club, roasted monkfish kebab, or a cheeseburger with confident flair. Larger plates include a steak for two, served with baked potato, green salad, and a swirl of soft-serve, while desserts like coconut cake provide a gentle finale. Drinks range from classic cocktails to natural wines, with the standout Scorpion Bowl, served in vintage Murano glass, adding a theatrical flourish.
Wild Cherry
38 Commerce Street,
New York, NY 10014, USA
