A Peachy's Pick Since 2012 Langan's Since 1993 by Desmond O'Brien (Up Tipperary) John Mahon (Up Longford) and Robert Mahon (Up Dublin) Fall 2025 Contemporary Irish Now At 114 West 47th Street Midtown Manhattan
Peachy Deegan and Superstar General Manager Terri Rickwell
IRISH GIRLS RULE!!!
If you aren't starting your dinner with a brilliant bowl of Dublin Bay Chowder, you are simply not living your best life in New York. A bespoke combination of Cod, Salmon, Clams and Shrimp, this hearty seafood sizzling sensation includes potato, celery, leeks, onion, cream and is ready to greet you underneath the puff pastry crust.
It is the best soup we have had anywhere this fall season.
It's never been who you know, it's WHOM YOU KNOW and we know Langan's! Langan's was first featured way back in 2012 when it immediately became a Peachy's Pick, and both visits by Whom You Know to Langan's have been spearheaded by Superstar General Manager Terri Rickwell of County Louth who graduated from IDE Dublin (the name of the school is in Gaelic) with a degree in Travel, Tourism and Hospitality. We could not be more thrilled to tell you in our nearly seventeen year history we have the second restaurant Easter in recent memory (the first was Peachy's Pick SPIGA) and we believe this is the second restaurant resurrection of a Peachy's Pick. We think it is even better now than it had been!
Langan's started in 1993 and closed in 2018. In December of 2024, it reopened at this new location, and is still owned by the original founders Desmond O'Brien and John Mahon, and additionally owned now by John's son, Robert Mahon. Prior ever to Whom You Know existing, Peachy had been to Langan's and was always aware of it. 72 spectacular seats await you in this elevated IRISH homage to fine food and our whole lives we have firmly believed there are two kinds of people in this world, those who are Irish and those who wish they were. Grammy (also the third girl at the bar on the right-Deegan girls 1940's) taught us:
If we could find Irish places at the level of excellence of Langan's we would be writing about them every week! There are three salad choices: first meet the Classic Caesar Salad.
Baby romaine hearts form the base for this beauty that is a symphony of nutrition with the shaved radish, a rarity among salad items we see and absolutely worthy of its star appearance, panko croutons, shaved pecorino romano and we chose to add Salmon. (Other protein choices included Chicken, Shrimp and Steak and of course the dressing was Caesar.) In both salad cases, we asked for the dressing on the side and Langan's got it right the first time. Lime Shrimp and Avocado salad below is more on the exotic side: Mesclun, confetti cherry tomatoes, crisp smoked bacon, and well-cut pickled mango with a commanding flavor combine to wow your palate. It comes with a Jalapeno Lime Dressing. The Shrimp itself boasted a standout grilled quality that is sure to impress you and note the biggest names from Broadway grace the tables here including specifically Sutton Foster who dined here before seeing her friend in Beetlejuice. (For more on Tim Burton see our recent Corpse Bride feature and obviously Tim's entire idea for Edward Scissorhands is the one and only Master Talent in 27 episodes and counting of Hair Now, Edward Tricomi!)
Avid readers know we never edit pictures.
You excel like Langan's or we do not publish.
You excel like Langan's or we do not publish.
In New York all successful restaurants absolutely must have a top cheeseburger to be competitive.
We reveled in the majesty of the Langan's Burger with Wagyu Beef which was perfectly medium rare as ordered by Peachy:
The garlic aioli was one of the most spectacular burger additions we have ever seen in recent times and you cannot get better cheese than IRISH CHEDDAR CHEESE STRAIGHT FROM IRELAND!!!! Lettuce, tomatoes, onions, bacon marmalade and house pickles rounded out the party on a plate.
As you can see, it is obvious that Langan's is aesthetically motivated and that this is not at all pub fare: it is elevated modern Irish cuisine. Lemon Beurre Blance Grilled Salmon is a gem to behold as it is king of the mountain resting upon saffron rice pilaf with asparagus and sweet drops.
You have no idea what you are missing until you try the chicken at Langan's! The Gaelic Chicken is one of the best entrees you can have anywhere right now and it puts on the Ritz with spinach, mozzarella, scallion-whipped potatoes (no one does potatoes like the IRISH do potatoes!) and luxurious brandied wild mushroom cream sauce, culminating in an extravaganza we believe has wide appeal.
The French Dip Sandwich was pure perfection from the succulent carnivorous wonder of roast beef with au jus to cannonball into to the creamy gruyere and wonderful caramelized onions. Topped off with just the right touch of horseradish aioli and resting on french club bread, this absolutely hits the spot on a chilly day especially.
We cannot say enough about the Roasted Chicken Club Sandwich which was the first item completely delicately devoured in total by Peachy: actions speak louder than words, readers.
You are going to cry when it is gone, but then you will have to go back to Langan's!
The roasted chicken is ideally combined with applewood smoked bacon and herb aioli of your dreams and on the best bread we have had anywhere this season: Multigrain RYE (everyone else, where is the Rye on your menu!), it is totally what you should be eating now.
Beefsteak tomatoes, baby romaine and house pickles also grace your presence here.
And when in Rome or Tipperary/Longford/Dublin/47th Street in Manhattan, do as the Irish do and drink Guinness; Peachy firmly believes it is good for you. Yes, they know how to pull a pint here bien sur mes amis. Also there is no alcohol Guinness if you prefer that.
Peachy asked her friend Grok:
nutritional benefits of guinness stout
Grok said:
While it is not a health drink, Guinness stout has a few nutritional benefits compared to other alcoholic beverages when consumed in moderation. It contains antioxidants, is relatively low in calories, and provides small amounts of B vitamins and fiber.
Antioxidants
Rich in plant compounds: As a dark beer made from barley, Guinness contains polyphenols and flavonoids that have an antioxidant effect, which helps protect cells from damage. Dark stouts have been found to contain more antioxidants than lighter beers.
Cardiovascular health: Some studies have found that antioxidants in Guinness, similar to those found in red wine and dark chocolate, can have protective effects against heart conditions.
Research on dogs showed that those given dark beer had reduced clotting activity in their blood compared to those given lager, possibly due to the antioxidant content.
Lower calories
Comparatively low calorie count: A 12-ounce serving of Guinness Draught has about 125 calories, which is fewer than many other beers and most craft IPAs.
Lower alcohol content: Guinness Draught has a relatively low alcohol by volume (ABV) of around 4.2%, which accounts for its lower calorie count. Alcohol is the primary source of calories in beer.
Less bloating: The use of nitrogen instead of carbon dioxide gives Guinness its smooth, creamy texture and can result in less bloating compared to fizzy lagers. Vitamins and minerals
B vitamins: Guinness contains B vitamins, particularly folate, which is needed to make DNA. Some sources suggest it is also a source of vitamin B6, which may help reduce the risk of heart disease.
Fiber: Guinness is brewed with unmalted barley, contributing to its fiber content. Some of the polyphenols in beer also act as a prebiotic fuel source for gut bacteria.
Low iron: Despite a popular myth that Guinness is high in iron, a pint contains only a trace amount, far less than what is needed for your daily intake. The myth stems from old advertisements, and the company has since disavowed making any health claims.
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any questions on that, ask Elon! meet the beauty of artificial intelligence and now you can feel even better about imbibing Guinness...we told you it's good for you!
Peachy has lived in Ireland and has had Shepherds Pie on both sides of the pond and on this side, it doesn't get any better than the brilliant edition you'll find at Langan's. Wagyu ground beef is a revelation in a premium mixture of celery, carrots, onions, peas, herbs, gravy and toasted mashed potatoes waving at you on top! Sticky toffee pudding with vanilla bean ice cream and salted caramel closes out your Langan's experience on a sweet note. And the name Langan's we are told is a popular restaurant name in Ireland.
Terri is sipping the popular espresso Martini, also highly recommended by us!
No doubt she is the best General Manager in all of Manhattan and the only one we have worked with exclusively so far!
Irish Girls definitely rule and thanks to our awesome Irish Aunt who personally visited Peachy when she was a student in Cork and gave her that shirt. (Grammy is her mom.)
The Queen of the Castle: the Espresso Martini
No one has better bars than the Irish and we ought to know as Peachy turned 21 as a resident of Ireland.
Langan's continues to be Highly Recommended by Whom You Know and we are so glad it's back!
IRISH GIRLS RULE!!!
Langan's was also previously featured:
March 2009 when we were just over a month old and June 2012 in Tasty Tidbits
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