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| seating-capacity = 17<ref name="timeout1">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.timeout.com/newyork/restaurants/taim-nolita |title=Taïm Nolita &#124; 45 Spring St 10012 &#124; Restaurants |magazine=Time Out New York |date=July 11, 2012 |access-date=February 5, 2013}}</ref>
| seating-capacity = 17<ref name="timeout1">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.timeout.com/newyork/restaurants/taim-nolita |title=Taïm Nolita &#124; 45 Spring St 10012 &#124; Restaurants |magazine=Time Out New York |date=July 11, 2012 |access-date=February 5, 2013}}</ref>
| reservations = Not accepted<ref name="google1">{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=p0cbpUilQAMC&q=%22Ta%C3%AFm%22+%22spring%22&pg=PT940 |title=Fodor's New York City 2013 |publisher=Random House |author=Fodor's |year= 2012|isbn=9780876371558 |access-date=February 5, 2013}}</ref>
| reservations = Not accepted<ref name="google1">{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=p0cbpUilQAMC&q=%22Ta%C3%AFm%22+%22spring%22&pg=PT940 |title=Fodor's New York City 2013 |publisher=Random House |author=Fodor's |year= 2012|isbn=9780876371558 |access-date=February 5, 2013}}</ref>
| other-locations = 222 [[Waverly Place]] (near Perry Street), in the [[West Village]] of Manhattan<ref name="google1"/>
| other-locations = Manhattan, Brooklyn, New Jersey, Washington, D.C.
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| website = [http://www.taimfalafel.com/ www.taimfalafel.com]
| website = [http://www.taimkitchen.com/ www.taimkitchen.com]
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'''Taïm''' is an Israeli restaurant located at 45 [[Spring Street (Manhattan)|Spring Street]] (on the corner of [[Mulberry Street (Manhattan)|Mulberry Street]]), in [[NoLita]] in [[Manhattan]], [[New York City]].<ref name="zagat1">{{cite book|first=Clayton |last=McGratty |url=http://www.zagat.com/r/ta%C3%AFm-manhattan-0 |title=Taïm &#124; Manhattan &#124; Restaurant Menus and Reviews |publisher=Zagat |year=2012 |access-date=February 5, 2013}}</ref> "Taïm" means "tasty" in Hebrew.<ref name="google1"/>
'''Taïm''' is a Mediterranean fast casual restaurant chain. Its oldest location is at 45 [[Spring Street (Manhattan)|Spring Street]] (on the corner of [[Mulberry Street (Manhattan)|Mulberry Street]]), in [[NoLita]] in [[Manhattan]], [[New York City]].<ref name="zagat1">{{cite book|first=Clayton |last=McGratty |url=http://www.zagat.com/r/ta%C3%AFm-manhattan-0 |title=Taïm &#124; Manhattan &#124; Restaurant Menus and Reviews |publisher=Zagat |year=2012 |access-date=February 5, 2013}}</ref>


The Spring Street location opened in October 2012. Another location is at 222 [[Waverly Place]] (near Perry Street), in the [[West Village]] since 2005. There are now 7 other restaurant locations, including 2 restaurants in the Washington, DC area as well as a newly opened location in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn.
The Spring Street location opened in October 2012. Another location is at 222 [[Waverly Place]] (near Perry Street), in the [[West Village]] since 2005. There are now 13 other restaurant locations, including 3 restaurants in the [[Washington, D.C.]], area, 2 restaurants in New Jersey, as well as 2 locations in Brooklyn.


==Menu==
==Menu==
The restaurant describes itself as healthy, easy, and fun. This concept is reflected in their menu as they provide healthy options that are affordable, and easy to eat on-the-go.


''[[Zagat's]]'' reported that Taïm had 'sublime' [[falafel]] (deep-fried [[chickpea]] balls), rated "'best in NYC' – and maybe 'the USA'".<ref name="google1" /><ref name="zagat1" /> The falafel comes in a number of flavors, such as green ([[parsley]] and [[cilantro]]), red (roasted red peppers), and spicy. Home-made [[harissa]] spices it up, and the falafel is [[kosher]] and [[gluten-free]].<ref name="timeout1" /><ref name="google1" /><ref name="newyorker2007">{{cite magazine|last=Collins |first=Lauren |url=http://www.newyorker.com/arts/reviews/tables/2007/11/19/071119gota_GOAT_tables_collins |title=Taïm |magazine=The New Yorker |access-date=February 5, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/eats/best-new-york-falafel-article-1.1099371 |title=The Best of New York: Falafel |author=Osterhout, Jacob E. |newspaper=NY Daily News |date=June 24, 2012 |access-date=February 5, 2013}}</ref>
''[[Zagat's]]'' reported that Taïm had 'sublime' [[falafel]] (deep-fried [[chickpea]] balls), rated "'best in NYC' – and maybe 'the USA'".<ref name="google1" /><ref name="zagat1" /> The falafel comes in several flavors, such as green ([[parsley]] and [[cilantro]]), red (roasted red peppers), and spicy. Home-made [[harissa]] spices it up.<ref name="timeout1" /><ref name="google1" /><ref name="newyorker2007">{{cite magazine|last=Collins |first=Lauren |url=http://www.newyorker.com/arts/reviews/tables/2007/11/19/071119gota_GOAT_tables_collins |title=Taïm |magazine=The New Yorker |access-date=February 5, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/eats/best-new-york-falafel-article-1.1099371 |title=The Best of New York: Falafel |author=Osterhout, Jacob E. |newspaper=NY Daily News |date=June 24, 2012 |access-date=February 5, 2013}}</ref>


The menu also includes [[tabbouleh]], homemade French fries to be dipped in [[saffron]] [[aioli]], salad with lemon-mint dressing, smoothies, and hot toasted [[pita]] brushed with [[olive oil]] and a mixture of sesame, salt, and the herb ''[[za'atar]]'' (grown on a mountain near Jerusalem).<ref name="google1"/><ref name="newyorker2007"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://guides.uptownmagazine.com/details/taim-new-york |title=Taïm - New York - Downtown Manhattan |publisher=uptownmagazine.com |access-date=February 5, 2013}}</ref>
The menu also includes homemade French fries to be dipped in [[saffron]] [[aioli]], salad with lemon-mint dressing, and hot toasted [[pita]] brushed with [[olive oil]] and a mixture of sesame, salt, and the herb ''[[za'atar]]'' (grown on a mountain near Jerusalem).<ref name="google1"/><ref name="newyorker2007"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://guides.uptownmagazine.com/details/taim-new-york |title=Taïm - New York - Downtown Manhattan |publisher=uptownmagazine.com |access-date=February 5, 2013}}</ref>

The chef is Einat Admony, from [[Bnei Brak]], near [[Tel Aviv]], who co-owns it with her husband Stefan Nafziger.<ref name="google1"/><ref name="newyorker2007"/><ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=jp2FKHvVbQUC&q=%22Ta%C3%AFm%22+&pg=PT334 |title=New York Michelin Guide 2013 |publisher=Michelin |year= 2012|isbn=9782067187238 |access-date=February 5, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nysun.com/food-drink/chickpea-chic/70415/ |title=Chickpea Chic |first=Julie |last=Wiener|newspaper=The New York Sun |date=January 30, 2008 |access-date=February 5, 2013}}</ref>


==Decor==
==Decor==
The restaurant is small. Its decor was described by ''Zagats'' as "almost 'literally a hole-in-the-wall'".<ref name="zagat1"/> This feeds into their concept of being an easygoing, fun restaurant experience.
The original restaurant was small. Its decor was described by ''Zagats'' as "almost 'literally a hole-in-the-wall'".<ref name="zagat1"/>


==Reviews==
==Reviews==
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In 2013, ''Zagat's'' gave Taïm a food rating of 26, and a decor rating of 10, and ranked it the # 1 Israeli restaurant in New York City and the # 2 restaurant in NoLita.<ref name="zagat1"/> The same year, ''[[Fodor's]]'' described its food as "delicious."<ref name="google1"/>
In 2013, ''Zagat's'' gave Taïm a food rating of 26, and a decor rating of 10, and ranked it the # 1 Israeli restaurant in New York City and the # 2 restaurant in NoLita.<ref name="zagat1"/> The same year, ''[[Fodor's]]'' described its food as "delicious."<ref name="google1"/>

==Other establishments==
The owners opened trendy offshoot restaurant Balaboosta (the name ''[[balaboosta]]'' means "the ideal or perfect housewife" in [[Yiddish]]) on [[Mulberry Street (Manhattan)|Mulberry Street]], immediately north of Spring Street, in March 2009, which they also operate together.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sifton |first=Sam |date=June 29, 2010 |url=http://dinersjournal.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/29/reviewing-balaboosta/ |title=Reviewing Balaboosta |newspaper=The New York Times |access-date=February 5, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Amanda |last=Kludt |url=http://ny.eater.com/archives/2010/03/balaboosta.php |title=Meet Balaboosta, the Taim Offshoot Reopening on Wednesday |publisher=Eater NY |date=March 29, 2010 |access-date=February 5, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|url=http://www.zagat.com/r/n/balaboosta-manhattan/reviews?page=2 |title=Balaboosta |publisher=Zagat |access-date=February 5, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=Lauren |last=Shockey |url=http://www.villagevoice.com/2011-03-23/restaurants/mulberry-awakes-rubirosa-torrisi-italian-specialties-and-balaboosta/full/ |title=Mulberry Awakes! Rubirosa, Torrisi Italian Specialties, and Balaboosta - Dining - New York |newspaper=Village Voice |date=March 23, 2011 |access-date=February 5, 2013}}</ref> They also have a food truck called Taïm Mobile, which opened for business in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.taimmobile.com/ |title=Taïm Mobile|publisher=Taïm Mobile|access-date=February 5, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=Kimberly |last=Chou|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052748703814404576001823045873118?mod=googlewsj |title=Lunch in Nolita: Balaboosta, A Touch of Home |newspaper=Wall Street Journal |date=December 8, 2010 |access-date=February 5, 2013}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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* [[List of kosher restaurants]]
* [[List of restaurants in New York City]]
* [[List of restaurants in New York City]]
* [[List of vegetarian restaurants]]
* [[List of vegetarian restaurants]] (some locations)


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{official website|http://www.taimfalafel.com}}
*{{official website|http://www.taimkitchen.com}}


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Latest revision as of 21:59, 6 January 2024

Taïm
Taïm's Dupont Circle location in Washington, D.C.
Taïm's Dupont Circle location in Washington, D.C.
Map
Restaurant information
Established2012 (Spring Street location)
2005 (original location)
Owner(s)Untamed Brands
Food typeMediterranean fast casual, shawarma, falafel, hummus, etc
Street address45 Spring Street (on the corner of Mulberry Street), in NoLita in Manhattan
CityNew York City
CountyNew York
StateNew York
Postal/ZIP Code10012
CountryUnited States
Seating capacity17[1]
ReservationsNot accepted[2]
Other locationsManhattan, Brooklyn, New Jersey, Washington, D.C.
Websitewww.taimkitchen.com

Taïm is a Mediterranean fast casual restaurant chain. Its oldest location is at 45 Spring Street (on the corner of Mulberry Street), in NoLita in Manhattan, New York City.[3]

The Spring Street location opened in October 2012. Another location is at 222 Waverly Place (near Perry Street), in the West Village since 2005. There are now 13 other restaurant locations, including 3 restaurants in the Washington, D.C., area, 2 restaurants in New Jersey, as well as 2 locations in Brooklyn.

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Zagat's reported that Taïm had 'sublime' falafel (deep-fried chickpea balls), rated "'best in NYC' – and maybe 'the USA'".[2][3] The falafel comes in several flavors, such as green (parsley and cilantro), red (roasted red peppers), and spicy. Home-made harissa spices it up.[1][2][4][5]

The menu also includes homemade French fries to be dipped in saffron aioli, salad with lemon-mint dressing, and hot toasted pita brushed with olive oil and a mixture of sesame, salt, and the herb za'atar (grown on a mountain near Jerusalem).[2][4][6]

Decor

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The original restaurant was small. Its decor was described by Zagats as "almost 'literally a hole-in-the-wall'".[3]

Reviews

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In 2012, Time Out described Taïm's falafel as "wildly popular."[1]

In 2013, Zagat's gave Taïm a food rating of 26, and a decor rating of 10, and ranked it the # 1 Israeli restaurant in New York City and the # 2 restaurant in NoLita.[3] The same year, Fodor's described its food as "delicious."[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Taïm Nolita | 45 Spring St 10012 | Restaurants". Time Out New York. July 11, 2012. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
  2. ^ a b c d e Fodor's (2012). Fodor's New York City 2013. Random House. ISBN 9780876371558. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
  3. ^ a b c d McGratty, Clayton (2012). Taïm | Manhattan | Restaurant Menus and Reviews. Zagat. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
  4. ^ a b Collins, Lauren. "Taïm". The New Yorker. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
  5. ^ Osterhout, Jacob E. (June 24, 2012). "The Best of New York: Falafel". NY Daily News. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
  6. ^ "Taïm - New York - Downtown Manhattan". uptownmagazine.com. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
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