The Team Behind Bad Roman Just Opened a New Mexican Restaurant in N.Y.C.

"Quality Branded, the group that counts N.Y.C. hotspots such as Quality Italian, Don Angie, and Zou Zou's under its umbrella, opened the splashy Limusina last week in Hudson Yards. The new locale, which fits right in with the brand's maximalist streak, is a massive three-level ode to America's southern neighbor-though its cuisine isn't tied to one particular region, instead taking inspiration for their own take on the food, Eater reported."

"As for spirits, look to beverage director Bryan Schneider's creations, which include several Margaritas (including one with Mijenta Blanco, blood orange, and serrano spicy tincture) as well as a Tajin Martini and a Neon Negroni. For those with a sweet tooth, look to desserts crafted by pastry director Lucy Blanche, such as mangonada cheesecake and a lemon icebox cake. Quality Branded hopped onto the scene in 2007; founders and father-son restauranters Alan and Michael Stillman started the brand as Fourth Wall Restaurants, which was then rebranded to today's name in 2017."

Quality Branded opened Limusina in Hudson Yards, a three-level, 5,000-square-foot Mexican restaurant with maximalist design elements including bold chandeliers, vibrant red and brown hues, and striking marble slabs. The menu blends regional inspirations and original interpretations, offering starters like fresh guacamole, queso, spicy tuna tartare, dressed big rock oysters, and aquachiles with red snapper or yellowtail. Mains include lobster al pastor with achiote butter and pineapple pico de gallo, grilled branzino with salsa verde de las islas, whole red snapper tacos, long-bone short rib quesabirria, and pork shank carnitas. Beverage director Bryan Schneider created Margaritas, a Tajin Martini, and a Neon Negroni, while pastry director Lucy Blanche developed desserts such as mangonada cheesecake and lemon icebox cake. Founders Alan and Michael Stillman launched the company in 2007 as Fourth Wall Restaurants and rebranded to Quality Branded in 2017, with a Beverly Hills sibling planned next year.

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