Mason Jar NYC — Restaurant in New York

I went here a couple weekends ago after waking up, incredibly hungover from the night before (long story 😩). So needless to say, I NEEDED some grease, fat, carbs to soak up the liquor that was bathing my brain. I looked up some brunch spots on Google and Instagram and came across Mason Jar. For me, it was the pulled pork egg rolls that sold me almost instantly! I also saw that they had pulled pork Benedict! Super exciting things happening here. I called in and placed my order and the woman who took it was super kind. I go to pick up my order, and the restaurant was interesting. I almost felt like I was in the south...in a bad way, like, I felt like a black man in the wrong neighborhood. Not that this is their intention in any way, it’s just what I felt. Weird because it’s smack dab in midtown Manhattan. Anyway, I pay and pick up my order. The pulled pork egg rolls were incredible. Not as crispy as I’ hoped, but that pulled pork was seasoned and flavored very well! The bbq sauce was divine! Nice and sweet and tangy, and loaded with what I’m pretty sure were the seeds of cucumbers. They added a nice texture to the sauce. It was done right! It’s funny because I also ordered the pulled pork eggs Benny, and the pulled pork that was served with it, didn’t have as much flavor as the pulled pork in the egg rolls. Perhaps it was different. The eggs Benny was still well done and I enjoyed it. Overall, I had a good experience...

I can't recommend The Mason Jar and Austin enough! Austin was absolutely amazing in helping me plan my 30th birthday party. From start to finish, he made the entire experience seamless, enjoyable, and stress-free.

I had a very specific vision—a Casino Royale theme—and Austin worked tirelessly to bring it to life while staying within my budget. He met with me multiple times in person to walk through the space, discuss my ideas, and make sure every detail was just right. I brought in vendors for gambling tables, and Austin went above and beyond, working directly with them to ensure they had all the information they needed.

Austin was incredibly responsive and answered all of my (many) questions quickly and patiently. I tend to be very particular when it comes to party planning, and he made me feel confident and excited every step of the way. His positive attitude and willingness to entertain every idea I threw at him made this one of the best party planning experiences I’ve ever had in NYC (and I’ve planned quite a few!).

The price was unbeatable, the space was perfect, and Austin’s professionalism and attention to detail were unmatched. If you’re planning an event in NYC, do yourself a favor and book at The Mason Jar—and make sure Austin is part of your team!

Thank you, Austin, for making my milestone birthday absolutely...

I came here with a friend armed with a $25 coupon, so we grabbed a quick bite here before heading around the corner to Hotel Gansevoort.

For starters, we split the Mason Egg Rolls, stuffed with tasty pulled pork and veggies. The accompanying "Asian" BBQ sauce wasn't really Asian, and actually somewhat masked the subtle smoke flavor of the pulled pork.

For the entree, rather than ordering separate plates, they offer a "House Smoked BBQ Sampler" - a selection of four meats (well, three and a bird depending on how you keep count) and a choice of side. We opted for the tater tots, which came hot and crispy. Ironically, the meats were arranged on a long plate in order from worst to best (in my opinion of course). Turkey was dry, and seemed like an afterthought, brisket pieces were hit or miss depending on how thin they were cut, ribs were spot on, and the pulled pork at the "good" end of the plate was stellar!

Our waitress was great - very friendly and quick to refill drinks and waters, and gave us a fresh set of sharing plates between appetizer and entree. If I come back here, I'm going to stick to just the pulled pork, either as an entree/sandwich, or in the form of those tasty egg rolls I...