New York’s Greek dining scene has a new destination, and this one comes with some serious culinary credentials. Kythira NP, the first solo restaurant from Food Network Chopped champion Chef Nicholas Poulmentis, has officially arrived in SoHo, bringing contemporary Greek cuisine, Mediterranean ingredients and a deeply personal connection to the chef’s homeland.
Located at 32 Grand Street, on the corner of Thompson Street, the restaurant takes its name from Kythira, the Greek island where Poulmentis grew up. Consider it a little piece of the Mediterranean transported to downtown Manhattan.
A Greek Island Comes to SoHo
Poulmentis isn’t interested in simply serving another round of familiar Greek restaurant staples. Instead, his menu draws inspiration from the flavors, traditions and ingredients of Greece, combining childhood memories with modern culinary techniques.
Among the standout dishes are black truffle tarama, a luxurious take on the traditional Greek fish roe dip; handmade goat cheese gnocchi finished with blue crab and spicy yellow pepper cream; and perka prepared in parchment, inspired by family meals near the harbor.
Seafood also plays a major role, with fresh fish, crudo and Mediterranean preparations showcasing the chef’s appreciation for ingredients from the sea.
Meet the Chef Behind Kythira NP
Poulmentis brings an impressive résumé to his first New York restaurant. A Chopped champion, former White House guest chef and internationally recognized ambassador of Greek gastronomy, he has spent years introducing audiences to a more expansive interpretation of Greek cooking.
For him, Kythira NP is more than another restaurant opening. It’s an opportunity to share the food culture and hospitality that shaped his life.
Where to Find Kythira NP
Located at 32 Grand Street, Kythira NP offers dinner throughout the week, with a special $35 four-course pre-theater menu Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
With its personal storytelling, creative Greek cooking and SoHo setting, Kythira NP is giving New Yorkers another reason to say opa!.
