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The New Cottage Opens and Quickly Draws a Crowd; Check Out the Menu

October 13, 2021 | 11:38 PM
in FOOD, NEWS, OPEN/CLOSED
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The New Cottage, an update of the Szechuan Chinese restaurant that closed on 77th and Amsterdam last year, opened on Wednesday on 78th and Broadway, the former home of La Caridad. In fact, the La Caridad signs are still up on the building.

The New Cottage has some similarities to the former location, including lunch specials and a long menu with a wide variety of foods — including some like Pad Thai that are from other parts of Asia.

Gretchen, who sent in the menu photos below, said that there was a line outside already waiting for tables on Wednesday. She’s already excited about spending Jewish Christmas there.

It’s open from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m., 7 days a week.

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Bob Lamm
Bob Lamm
1 year ago

I went there today (Wednesday)for a late lunch on their opening day. 20% discount, not sure how long they’ll continue that. The Cantonese shrimp wonton soup with chow fun was huge, terrific, and a bargain for $11.00. A whole lunch right there. A number of people came quite unaware that their favorite dishes from La Caridad won’t be offered. I will always miss both La Caridad and The Cottage (from its Amsterdam Avenue days), but I’m delighted that we now have this new option.

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Deb
Deb
1 year ago
Reply to  Bob Lamm

I was there early Wednesday afternoon and saw several people working there from the 77th Street Cottage and they recognized me, too! So happy to have them back in the neighborhood!!

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Bob Lamm
Bob Lamm
1 year ago

Something I forgot to note in my earlier post. I’d read somewhere (I don’t believe it was on the West Side Rag) that the same family that ran The Cottage on Amsterdam Avenue would be running the New Cottage. Based on what I saw today, that appears to be wrong. I didn’t see anyone working at The New Cottage that I’d ever seen before. Similarly, I saw no one that I recognized from La Caridad.

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mh
mh
1 year ago
Reply to  Bob Lamm

It is, indeed, the same family. Peter, the owner, who was there all the time (very tall) has retired but has appointed his replacement.

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jordan
jordan
1 year ago

Food was amazing!!! The Szechuan dumplings were sooo addictive we had to order a few more. The rumors were true… you really can’t find those anywhere else. We ordered a few signature dishes and those were very good as well. Good quality food for its price. Definitely coming back again.

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Deb
Deb
1 year ago
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I’m still waiting for Silk Road to be resurrected at a new location. Where are you, Frank?

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Confused
Confused
1 year ago

What is “Jewish Christmas”?

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Chaim Mazor
Chaim Mazor
1 year ago
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It’s, traditionally, how American Jews would spend their day on Christmas, by going out to and eating in Chinese restaurants.

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Alfonse
Alfonse
1 year ago
Reply to  Chaim Mazor

and (as in the movie) it is largely due to that fact that Chinese restaurants are the only things open on Christmas day. Growing up, though, we would order in Chinese and rent a movie….

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Michael UWS lifer
Michael UWS lifer
1 year ago
Reply to  Alfonse

Shindler’s List opened on Christmas Day

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Papa Ra'Della
Papa Ra'Della
1 year ago
Reply to  Chaim Mazor

don’t forget going to a movie after!

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RCP
RCP
1 year ago
Reply to  Chaim Mazor

Or if Christmas dinner goes awry a la “A Christmas Story.” 😉

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Leon
Leon
1 year ago
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Deck the halls!

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Dani
Dani
1 year ago

No website?

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Deri
Deri
1 year ago

My husband picked up our lunch there Wednesday. He also said he did not recognize anyone from the old Cottage. Sichuan dumplings were close, but not the same with a thinner, less intense, less spicy sauce. Disappointed that they didn’t have moo shu pork. Lunch special with pork and dried tofu was ehh. Wonton soup was ok but very very salty.

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Ashley
Ashley
1 year ago
Reply to  Deri

I tried the same dishes and I thought they were pretty good. Taste is subjective but I had pretty high standards for this restaurant and they met it.

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Lisa
Lisa
1 year ago
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Love that New Yorkers have high food standards and won’t cut anyone slack. YES. Keeping it real

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Chris
Chris
1 year ago

Do they still offer complimentary wine

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Terry
Terry
1 year ago

Did they continue their tradition of free wine with your (non-lunch special) meals?

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Lisa
Lisa
1 year ago

Food and service was amazing! Ordered the szechuan beef lunch special for just 11 bucks and they gave me a 20% discount!! They also said free wine will be coming soon so you know I will be back woohoo! Also, why doesn’t Google map show this place?

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Lisa
Lisa
1 year ago
Reply to  Lisa

Nevermind, I see them on Google maps now

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JE
JE
1 year ago

Looks great, but if the restaurant is reading this, please add more tofu dishes (or as a substitution option) for the vegans and vegetarians of the UWS 🙂

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jeff
jeff
1 year ago

have not been to the new cottage but to date, imo the best szechuan restaurants on the uws are north of 96th st.

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Laura
Laura
1 year ago
Reply to  jeff

Please share your recommendations!

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jeff davidson
jeff davidson
1 year ago
Reply to  Laura

szechuan garden at 104th is one of the best szechuan restaurants in nyc: mapo tofu, cumin lamb, garlic eggplant, dumplings in hot oil, etc Atlas kitchen is a little more upscale, try to stick to the authentic side of the menu. grain house is also excellent for takeout.

these restaurants serve columbia u’s large asian community with inexpensive, authentic fare.

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Ashley
Ashley
1 year ago

Literally the best Chinese restaurant ever. Out of all the Chinese restaurants I’ve tried this one is number one. This is going to be my go to lunch after work. I can’t wait to try the rest of the menu!

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Trisha G
Trisha G
1 year ago

Love this place! Food is seriously good. Only bad thing is that they don’t have a lot of tables so takeout has been the only option for the past two days now.

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Jing Liu
Jing Liu
1 year ago

I’m from Canton so I thought I accurately determine how good the restaurant is by ordering the Cantonese dishes lol. Surprisingly, they remind me of home and now I’m glad I only live a few blocks away.

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Sidney
Sidney
1 year ago

I went there today for dinner with my family. We all enjoyed it, delicious Chinese food. Waiters gave excellent services. Nice to have a chinese restaurant in the neighborhood.

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Daniela
Daniela
1 year ago

Went to lunch with my girlfriends and the prices are affordable. The portions are good and it tastes good. We sat inside and the waitress was great.

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Michael R.
Michael R.
1 year ago

Service is awful. We waited :45 minutes for our dinner. People were complaining. Food is mediocre. Bring back Caridad.

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UWSlider
UWSlider
1 year ago

Looks like something is finally going into the retail spot at 2360 Broadway (NE corner of 86th & Broadway). Anyone hear anything?

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Bob
Bob
1 year ago

They did a nice job in the renovation of the former La Caridad space. They should add chicken dumplings to the menu for those who don’t eat pork or shrimp. As a tribute to LaCaridad they should add yellow rice and black beans to the menu.

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Ron
Ron
1 year ago

The Cottage I miss is Columbia Cottage which had to close years ago. Their chef was fantastic! Any chance the New Cottage is related?

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Martin E
Martin E
1 year ago

New Cottage is not like the old restaurant. Favorites from the old menu like sea food dumplings have been replaced by inferior dishes. Not least, Peter–the owner of the old restaurant–has retired.

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Lewis Sternberg
Lewis Sternberg
1 year ago

How wonderful to see a new useful small business open in a neighbourhood which has gradually become home to increasingly useless big-box cellphone emporia.

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Helene Rosenthal
Helene Rosenthal
1 year ago

It’s so fantastic to have The Cottage back!

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Mark
Mark
1 year ago

Glad business is good, but couldn’t get you on phone- any of the numbers-

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Sticky Rice
Sticky Rice
1 year ago
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The former cottage was famous for record short delivery time. After you hang up your phone ordering, just 5 minutes later your food arrived at the front of your apartment door.
It was the same service level as firefighters!

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Les
Les
1 year ago
Reply to  Mark

Ditto.

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john
john
1 year ago

Prices are UP there.
Beef used to be $11 Now $17
Do you still get free white wine?

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Huh
Huh
1 year ago
Reply to  john

When was beef $11?
Clearly prices have gone up at restaurants due to all the factors we’ve been hearing about. But I think people are also thinking about prices from 4 or 5 years ago. Even just pre covid, I don’t think any full service Chinese restaurant charged only $11 for a beef dish.

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Cathy Bernstein
Cathy Bernstein
1 year ago

Excellent dinner. Highly recommend!

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Rafel
Rafel
1 year ago

I loved the dumplings, the pepper steak, and the lo mein when I went with my friends. 10/10 delicious. The Chinese food went above and beyond with the taste. Definitely would recommend.

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Annie
Annie
1 year ago

I ordered half roast duck & sesame beef, it was delicious. Will order again 👍🏼👍🏼

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MAD
MAD
1 year ago

Had take out last night — delicious! Two of the waitresses are from the old Cottage. Looks like they are booming — most tables inside and out were filled at 5:30. Recommend the Beef Szechuan Style and General Tso’s Chicken (I like the new version of the latter a little better than their original.) Also hot and sour soup was A+.

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