Alice’s Arbor

Alice’s Arbor Restaurant is an association of four people who met 15 years ago in the Lower East side. The decor of the restaurant is created with reclaimed materials throughout, with vintage barn wood and pallet wood being used to create a comfortable, tasteful aesthetic. Mike Franzetti, the chef, was a neighbor when Stephan Gerville and Dimitri opened Baraza and Esperanto in the East village. Dimitri Vlahakis then went on to open the popular Motorino, Summit bar and recently the Bowery Dinner. Mike Franzetti, who has worked under Jean Louis Paladin, Jonathan Waxman and at Chestnut in Brooklyn has honed his skills in the European tradition and is now using them to pursue his main interest: authentic, seasonal, full-flavored American dishes with an emphasis on farm-to-table fare. Alice's Arbor serving authentic, seasonal, full-flavored American dishes with an emphasis on farm-to-table fare. Alice’s Arbor, is not only a restaurant but also a gourmet store selling local or organic groceries (pickles, cookies, pasta, jellies, books...) coupled with a day time operation serving delicious sandwiches and salads. The menu at night is based on local farms, the wines are natural, organic and local.