Last year a brand new casual eatery arrived in NYC all the way from Belgium. Exki was founded by three friends in 2001 and has since opened 78 restaurants across Europe, and in 2014 arrived on our shores and most recently opened the 76 Madison and 28th st. location, with 20 more planned in the metro area.

The premise is very simple at Exki, and that is to deliver fresh, seasonal, vegetable driven recipes, at great prices, while using green energy and reinforcing the importance of sustainability and giving back.

For Spring/Summer 2015 Exki added 11 new dishes , highlighting five that utilize Exki ‘s signature low fat yet tasty Vegetable Emulsions. Some of the favorite dishes include Tofu Thai, an entrée salad of roasted local organic tofu, ginger miso emulsion, rice vermicelli, spinach, romaine, carrots, daikon, cilantro, basil and peanuts and for meat lovers the B.F.T, roast beef, tomato fennel horseradish emulsion, arugula, radish and parmesan on a baguette.

New this spring is the variety of beverage options including five variations of green tea smoothies, each combined with seasonal fruits and blended to maximize flavor and freshness. My favorite was the Passion Tea with strawberries, mint, and green tea.

Exki 257 Park Avenue South (212) 533-2011

Exki 76 Madison Ave (212) 447-1874

For more info and full menu visit www.exkinyc.com