New Restaurant Spotlight: Slow Cooking Restaurant Two Forks Debuts In Midtown

MIDTOWN, NY — A new fast, casual eatery focused on slow cooking is set to open just steps away from Bryant Park Thursday. Two forks is the brainchild of chef Michael Kaplan and Chelsea Hospitality Group’s Dave Oz (Bathtub Gin), and will bring all natural, slow cooked meats with seasonal slaws and globally inspired sauces to 119 West 40th St.

Two forks specializes in clean, fresh eating. Their motto is "Cooked Slow and Pulled Fast." The restaurant doesn't use high temperature to cook—all food is prepared gently at low temperatures in a moisture-induced environment, reducing exposure to carcinogenic causing elements.

“The slow coking really allows the natural flavor of the products to shine,” Kaplan said.

Two forks' menu will feature a variety of combinations in the form of bowls or buns (sandwich), that change seasonally. Guests can first choose between a bun or bowl, and then select a pulled meat (Niman Ranch Grass Fed Beef, Amish Chicken, Niman Ranch Pork, Colorado Lamb) or veggie option (Organic Spaghetti Squash).

Next, guests will select slaws and sauces, which will change based on the availability of sustainable and locally sourced produce. Additionally, guests can pick up signature bowls and buns, including: Hot Chick (pulled chicken, harissa buffalo sauce, carrot, celery root, parsnip, blue cheese slaw), Squash Goals (pulled spaghetti squash, tzatzki sauce, butternut squash, carrot, apple, cranberry, goat cheese slaw), Noah’s Arc (pulled beef, chicken, pork and lamb, spicy Oz, cabbage, carrot, scallion slaw), and others.

The menu will also feature fresh pressed juices, gluten free and vegan snacks baked with fresh shredded vegetables and grab-on-the-go versions of the hand-cut slaws and specialty chicken salads.

The 1,800-square-foot eatery features 38 seats within various seating areas to cater to diners’ needs: online ordering and counter pick-up for those looking to grab a quick bite, tables for those with more time to spare, and an upstairs mezzanine for those who want to get comfortable and take a break from the midtown bustle.

Two forks will be open Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday from 12-8 p.m. For more information, please visit TwoforksNYC.com.

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