Renowned Austrailian Chef Shaun Hergatt’s Restaurant With One Michelin Star Does Not Disappoint

 Located in SoHo, Vestry sits nestled between art studios and modern museums on cobblestone streets, offering visitors an enriching look into the charm of an authentic seafood restaurant featuring indoor and outdoor seating in bustling New York City.

I recently had an opportunity to visit renowned Australian Chef Shaun Hergatt’s restaurant in the heart of SoHo in NYC. Shaun Hergatt is a classically trained chef known for his technically precise cooking and painterly presentations. Hergatt is inspired by childhood memories growing up in rural Queensland and his daily life in New York City. He developed his passion for food at a young age, experiencing flavorful dishes prepared by his Scandinavian grandmother and his father, a professional chef.

Every dish is artful created - visually stunning and absolutely delicious. I especially loved the Nori Tempura, which features raw salmon tartare and colorful tobiko on crispy tempura of seaweed, as well as Chu Toro sashimi that just melts in your mouth.

It’s clear that Chef Hergatt puts so much love and attention to details in his creations. The Snake River Wagyu is cooked perfectly to your liking (rare for me) and accompanies by shiitake mushroom in rich bordelaise sauce.

One of the absolute standout is in the dessert menu - this artfully concocted cheesecake in the shape of cheese 🧀. And the Chef’s attention to detail is once again reflected in the cute little mouse made of apple compote. Vestry proudly and well-deservedly flaunts a one Michelin star…and it’s only a matter of time until it starts to collect more.