Hardings on East 21st Street looked inviting, and as we walked in we knew that we’d be able to hear each other over dinner — a big plus.
On the very hot summer’s eve, we ordered a bottle of crisp Four Graces, Pinot Gris ($43) to sip while deciding on our nibbles.
The fig toast comes topped with warm whipped goat cheese, sliced mission figs and fresh herbs, all drizzled with rosemary honey ($10). The refreshing nectarine and beet salad was tossed 
with baby greens, meyer lemon slices, pistachios and crème fraiche ($13). I recommend both.
Our salad was a grilled heart of romaine, stuffed with radicchio and served with garlic crisp, grana slivers and lemon ($14).
We finished with the Hardings Burger made of house-ground Angus chuck and short rib, topped with Amerian cheese and served with a pickle and fries. When writing this review, I noticed they charged us $18 instead of the menu listed $16. My advice: Be sure to check your bill.
– bonnie
Hardings
Gramercy/Flatiron
32 E 21st St
New York, NY 10010
(212) 600-2105
www.hardingsnyc.com
Bonnie,
Apologies about the bill oversight! We had just recently changed our price and it was not entered into the system. Thanks for coming in and reviewing us. Hope to see you soon.
Best,
Spencer
Partner, Harding’s
Spencer, Thanks for the explanation… apology accepted. As you can see – we did enjoy your creative menu offerings! I also posted the photos on Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/bonniebotb/ in Great Dishes in the Big Apple) and tweeted (@BonnieBOTB) about it.