Jay-Z
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Restaurant | West Village, NYC | Permanently Closed
The Spotted Pig
NYC's legendary gastropub (2004-2020). The restaurant that launched a thousand imitators, famous for its burger, deviled eggs, and Jay-Z's secret third floor.
Permanently Closed
Gastropub
$$$
Historic
16
Years Open
1 Star
Michelin
Legend
Status
What was The Spotted Pig famous for?
The Spotted Pig was NYC's most influential gastropub, famous for Chef April Bloomfield's chargrilled burger with Roquefort and shoestring fries, deviled eggs, and ricotta gnudi. Its legendary third floor was a private celebrity hangout where Jay-Z, Beyonce, Bono, and A-listers gathered away from paparazzi. It held a Michelin star for 10 consecutive years.
Historic Location
Former Address
314 W 11th Street
New York, NY 10014
West Village
Years Active
2004-2020
Chef
April Bloomfield - pioneering British chef who helped launch the American gastropub movement.
Accolades
Michelin Star (2006-2016), James Beard Award
Notable Celebrity Regulars
Legendary Dishes
Iconic
The Burger
Chargrilled beef with Roquefort cheese and shoestring fries. The burger that defined NYC gastropub culture.
Signature
Deviled Eggs
Topped with fried sage leaves. A simple dish elevated to art form.
Classic
Ricotta Gnudi
Pillowy ricotta dumplings with brown butter and sage. Pure comfort.
British
Sheep's Milk Ricotta
Served with olive oil and char-grilled bread. Deceptively simple perfection.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, The Spotted Pig permanently closed in 2020 after 16 years. The closure followed the COVID-19 pandemic and controversies surrounding co-owner Ken Friedman.
The third floor was a private, invite-only space where celebrity investors and VIPs could dine away from public view. Jay-Z, Bono, and other A-listers used it as their personal clubhouse.
April Bloomfield was the chef who created the menu and helped define the American gastropub movement. She later opened The Breslin and other acclaimed restaurants.
The restaurant closed in 2020 due to a combination of the COVID-19 pandemic and fallout from sexual harassment allegations against co-owner Ken Friedman in the MeToo era.