Woman-Owned Asian Restaurant and Bar, TLK, Opens in NYC

TLK is a new woman-owned Asian restaurant and bar in NYC's East Village, offering vegan-friendly dishes and toasty cocktails. Founded by Michelle Morgan, the restaurant originated as a delivery-only concept in 2020 under the name Tiger Lily Kitchen. Now, TLK's brick-and-mortar version features a menu inspired by Morgan's upbringing in NYC's Chinatown, with a focus on health-conscious, gluten-free Asian cooking.

The menu, developed in collaboration with Chef Russle Cowen, includes small plates like vegan Crudo and crispy organic tofu bites, as well as larger plates such as celery root steak and Peanut Street Noodles. The cocktail menu boasts natural wines, hard kombucha, local beers, and creative cocktails, with a focus on women winemakers. Guests can enjoy specialty drinks like the Hot Damn, made with black tea, Suntory Whiskey, and L'Oregeat Almond. Reservations can be made at TLK-NYC.com.