Vegan Soul Food Restaurant Cadence Expands Its NYC Restaurant Space

Restaurateur Ravi DeRossi is expanding his popular vegan soul food restaurant Cadence in NYC’s East Village this fall. The decision to add 24 more seats was made due to the restaurant’s consistent max capacity on most nights. Cadence, known for its plant-based soul food dishes created by Executive Chef Shenarri Greens, will continue to serve fan favorites such as Southern fried lasagna and jerk mac ‘n’ cheese, alongside creamy grits.

Cadence is part of DeRossi’s Overthrow Hospitality, which also operates other popular vegan eateries in NYC such as Avant Garden and Ladybird. DeRossi is not only expanding Cadence, but also plans to grow the vegan tapas and wine bar Ladybird by taking over the space of his now closed plant-based Filipino concept, Saramsam. The second location of Ladybird is expected to open in the next few weeks, featuring plant-based small plates like Buffalo maitake buns and truffle mac ‘n’ cheese.