Hags (restaurant)

Hags is an American restaurant in the East Village neighborhood of New York City.

History

The restaurant was opened in 2022 by chef Telly Justice and sommelier Camille Lindsley under the slogan "By Queer people, for all people." The restaurant servers two tasting menus with an "omnivore" and "vegan" option along with wine pairings and "Pay What You Can Sundays".
Due to issues with the space occupied by the restaurant, HAGS temporarily closed two months after it opened. The restaurant reopened after three months. Upon reopening, the restaurant's menu changed to focus on vegetarian and vegan options.

Reviews and accolades

In a positive review published by The New Yorker, Hannah Goldfield praised the restaurant's atmosphere as "relaxed and convivial".
Justice won the Michelin Guide Young Chef Award in 2023.