Sojourn Social — Restaurant in New York

This didn’t get 5 stars just because it’s my namesake, (trust me, I judged it a little harder for this exact reason) but OMG what a delight Sojourn Social is!

Super cute exterior & interior. Great for a date night, girls/guys night. Not too crowded, not too loud, but a perfect city restaurant right on 2nd Ave where the hustle & bustle awaits.

We went on a Friday in Sojvember at 6 leaving us one hour to enjoy happy hour. 2 for 1 drinks & those baby’s were strong. Delicious yes, but strong & that’s exactly how we like it! You can also get small plates for $7 but we were hungry & went straight to the menu!

We had the calamari to start which was fresh & tasted like it. The marinara sauce for dipping was also really good. (Note to Chef/Manager the Fra Diavolo sauce with the Squid Ink Tortellini would go crazy as a dipping sauce for the calamari or drizzle of coating on top. Thank me later.) I ordered the Skirt Steak & he ordered the Duck Breast. Honey baby love both were delicious. I’m not that well versed in duck but it had the sear of a steak with the flavor/texture that resembled chicken & while that my sound crazy, I promise you it was amazingggg & the fried rice that it came with?? I should’ve ordered some on the side to go. That steak? Grilled perfectly, nailed the temperature on the cook, the chimmichurri was delectable & that ginger ketchup(could bottle & sell tbh) were the perfect accompaniment for those golden fries.

All in all? Yes. I’ll absolutely be back for happy hour, brunch & to try other items on their menu. So happy to have a place...

Sojourn Social just won “Best Brunch Ever” in my dog’s eyes — and mine too! Such a hidden gem. Their dog mom brunch event was pawsitively perfect. Good vibes, great bites, and the cocktails were so creative and perfectly executed they were so yummy and delicious I can’t wait to go back, the pups were lounging and when we arrived at our table we found a spot and tango treat sample bag, a little soap gift set for the moms and raffle tickets it was soo cute and thoughtful. The menu made both humans and fur babies feel spoiled. The Caesar Salad was crisp and punchy, the Duck Rillette Croquettes were rich little bites of heaven, and the Arugula & Radicchio salad brought the perfect bitter crunch. I couldn’t resist the Coque Madame (hello, cheesy perfection) while my fiancée swore the Eggs Benedict was the best he’s had in ages. The pups enjoyed the carrots and prosciutto. The staff was so sweet (to us and the dogs) they make you feel like regular even if it’s your first time there like us. We sat outdoors and the atmosphere strikes the perfect balance between cozy and vibrant it was so laid-back but full of energy it was full of happy pups with tail wags all around. My pups made new friends, and we all left with full bellies and happy hearts. 10/10, would wag and brunch again already counting down to...

Ambiance (5/5): This restaurant is absolutely beautiful interior and exterior. I love eating here because it feels fancy, welcoming, and cozy all at the same time! I especially like how dog friendly this place is. This is why I brought my dog to dine in their outside patio. There's a front patio with several dining spots and the outdoor patio has covered dining in little mini private booths and tables about the backyard, multi-level spaces. There's string lights, fake greenery. It feels like you're someplace not in the middle of the city. I love love loved this spot. Service (5/5): They brought a Bark-cuterie for my dog and provided constant refills for her too! We were helped throughout the dining experience and waitress was super sweet when I asked her what the cola spritz was. When asked what the M&M shot was, she also kindly got me one even though I didn't order from the menu when my friend did! It was super sweet! Food (5/5): We came for their Thursday specials $10 aerprols: THERSy day for a girl dinner of coke aerprol, Caesar salad, and M&M shot. I decided to go for their summer special of a salmon on a bed of quinoa 'risotto' corn. The presentation was beautiful! The salmon had a nice sear and was cooked to a medium-rare which made the fish very tender. Can't wait to...