Charlie Marshal’s eponymous restaurant, a unique gem in Hell’s Kitchen, is one of my go-to pre-theatre places. This time, we returned for brunch before heading to the Tony-nominated Illinoise, the narrative dance musical at the St. James Theatre that’s a coming-of-age story. 

We sampled a few items for the first time: the spring asparagus pizza with aged and fresh mozzarella and pancetta ($28.50) and his wood-fired French toast ($19.50)stuffed with blueberry compote, topped with honey-infused whipped cream and served with Deep Mountain maple syrup.

I recommend a trip to Charlie’s before the theatre and the unusual Illinoise.

The Marshal
Hell’s Kitchen
628 10th Avenue (at 44th)
New York, NY 10036
(212) 582-6300
the-marshal.com/