Bumble is opening an Italian restaurant in NYC this month - see inside what the dating app is billing as a 'safe space' for relationships

Brittany ChangJul 2, 2021, 20:25 IST

A rendering of Bumble Brew.Float Design Studio

Dating app Bumble has teamed up with a New York City restaurant to create the Bumble Brew Cafe and Wine Bar.
Bumble Brew will serve an "Italian-inspired" breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The restaurant was designed for patrons to connect with "friends, a potential partner, or a new business connection."

Dating app Bumble - the one where women must message first - is teaming up with Pasquale Jones, a New York City restaurant, to create the Bumble Brew Cafe and Wine Bar.

A rendering of Bumble Brew's bar with the Bumble logo. Float Design Studio

Dating app Bumble - the one where women must message first - is teaming up with Pasquale Jones, a New York City restaurant, to create the Bumble Brew Cafe and Wine Bar.

By day, it'll be a cafe and breakfast spot. But by night, the space will transform into a wine bar and restaurant with offerings like dry-aged beef tartare, octopus, and cacio e pepe raviolo.

Dry aged beef tartare, crispy garlic, and rice. Second to None NYC

By day, it'll be a cafe and breakfast spot. But by night, the space will transform into a wine bar and restaurant with offerings like dry-aged beef tartare, octopus, and cacio e pepe raviolo.

The cafe, restaurant, and wine bar combo will open July 24 in the Nolita neighborhood of New York City, right next to Pasqaule Jones, an Italian hotspot overseen by Delicious Hospitality Group.

A rendering of Bumble Brew. Float Design Studio

The cafe, restaurant, and wine bar combo will open July 24 in the Nolita neighborhood of New York City, right next to Pasqaule Jones, an Italian hotspot overseen by Delicious Hospitality Group.

"We've always designed our restaurants so that people can connect over delicious food and drinks in a fun and energetic environment, so our mission aligned perfectly with Bumble," Ryan Hardy, Delicious Hospitality Group's CEO and executive chef, said in the press release.

Chef Hardy. Second to None NYC

"We've always designed our restaurants so that people can connect over delicious food and drinks in a fun and energetic environment, so our mission aligned perfectly with Bumble," Ryan Hardy, Delicious Hospitality Group's CEO and executive chef, said in the press release.

Bumble Brew was inspired by the company's Hive pop-ups, which bring the app and its dating, friend-making, and networking options to life. But unlike the pop-ups, this will be Bumble's first storefront.

A pastry and the Bumble app. Second to None NYC

Bumble Brew was inspired by the company's Hive pop-ups, which bring the app and its dating, friend-making, and networking options to life. But unlike the pop-ups, this will be Bumble's first storefront.

The 3,760-square-foot establishment will have room for 80 people in its dining room, bar, patio, and private dining section, all of which were designed by New York-based Float Design Studio.

A rendering of the Bumble Brew lounge. Float Design Studio

The 3,760-square-foot establishment will have room for 80 people in its dining room, bar, patio, and private dining section, all of which were designed by New York-based Float Design Studio.

The space can even be used to house events.

Chitarra nero, crab, and Japanese mint. Second to None NYC

The Bumble Brew space is striving for a "fun, upbeat" environment …

A rendering of Bumble Brew. Float Design Studio

… and most of the music will be from women artists in different genres (it is Bumble, after all).

A collection of the food. Second to None NYC

And what better way to create a jovial environment than with wine.

A rendering of Bumble Brew's bar. Float Design Studio

"We hope that people can gather at Bumble Brew and connect over an espresso or delicious meal, whether it's with friends, a potential partner, or a new business connection," Julia Smith, Bumble's head of brand partnerships, said in the press release.

Charcoal grilled steak, spring onions, and romesco verde. Second to None NYC

"We hope that people can gather at Bumble Brew and connect over an espresso or delicious meal, whether it's with friends, a potential partner, or a new business connection," Julia Smith, Bumble's head of brand partnerships, said in the press release.

Similar to its neighbor, Bumble Brew's menu - created by Hardy and the Pasquale Jones crew - will be "Italian-inspired," according to the press release.

Mushrooms, charred green tomatoes, chile, and lime. Second to None NYC

This translates to pastas, vegetables, a bar-specific menu, and food to share.

Dry aged beef tartare, crispy garlic, and rice. Second to None NYC

The breakfast menu includes items like croissants and ricotta with bee pollen, plums, and hazelnuts.

The breakfast pastries. Second to None NYC

Meanwhile, lunch (which will be available beginning July 31) has options like beef tartare with black garlic and crispies, brown butter asparagus with black truffle and Parmigiano …

Dry-aged beef tartare, crispy garlic, and rice. Second to None NYC

Meanwhile, lunch (which will be available beginning July 31) has options like beef tartare with black garlic and crispies, brown butter asparagus with black truffle and Parmigiano …

… and smoked eggplant with hot chile, yogurt, and mint.

Smoked eggplant, hot chile, yogurt, and mint with a slice of toast. Second to None NYC

Several of the lunch and dinner items overlap, including the asparagus, beef tartare, and eggplant. Along with this, the dinner menu will also have hits like pastas, steak, and octopus. However, it should be noted that dinner service won't begin until August 7.

Casoncelli stuffed with mortadella, parmigiano, and pancetta. Second to None NYC

Several of the lunch and dinner items overlap, including the asparagus, beef tartare, and eggplant. Along with this, the dinner menu will also have hits like pastas, steak, and octopus. However, it should be noted that dinner service won't begin until August 7.

All of these plates will cost, on average, $20, Kate Krader reported for Bloomberg.

A collection of the food. Second to None NYC

Source: Bloomberg

Food pickup will also be available through Caviar, a food ordering and delivery platform.

Casoncelli stuffed with mortadella, parmigiano, and pancetta. Second to None NYC

At first, the Bumble Brew concept had planned to serve "date-friendly" meals that wouldn't have foods "that would be awkward on a first date," Caroline Ellis Roche, Bumble's chief of staff, said in 2019.

Cucumbers, dill, and smoked wild trout. Second to None NYC

Source: Bloomberg

At first, the Bumble Brew concept had planned to serve "date-friendly" meals that wouldn't have foods "that would be awkward on a first date," Caroline Ellis Roche, Bumble's chief of staff, said in 2019.

Source: Bloomberg

But that approach has since shifted. And now, the eatery will be a "safe space for healthy and equitable relationships and connection," Smith told Bloomberg.

Chef Hardy. Second to None NYC

Source: Bloomberg

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Bumble is opening an Italian restaurant in NYC this month - see inside what the dating app is billing as a 'safe space' for relationships

Dating app Bumble - the one where women must message first - is teaming up with Pasquale Jones, a New York City restaurant, to create the Bumble Brew Cafe and Wine Bar.

By day, it'll be a cafe and breakfast spot. But by night, the space will transform into a wine bar and restaurant with offerings like dry-aged beef tartare, octopus, and cacio e pepe raviolo.

The cafe, restaurant, and wine bar combo will open July 24 in the Nolita neighborhood of New York City, right next to Pasqaule Jones, an Italian hotspot overseen by Delicious Hospitality Group.

"We've always designed our restaurants so that people can connect over delicious food and drinks in a fun and energetic environment, so our mission aligned perfectly with Bumble," Ryan Hardy, Delicious Hospitality Group's CEO and executive chef, said in the press release.

Bumble Brew was inspired by the company's Hive pop-ups, which bring the app and its dating, friend-making, and networking options to life. But unlike the pop-ups, this will be Bumble's first storefront.

The 3,760-square-foot establishment will have room for 80 people in its dining room, bar, patio, and private dining section, all of which were designed by New York-based Float Design Studio.

The space can even be used to house events.

The Bumble Brew space is striving for a "fun, upbeat" environment …

… and most of the music will be from women artists in different genres (it is Bumble, after all).

And what better way to create a jovial environment than with wine.

"We hope that people can gather at Bumble Brew and connect over an espresso or delicious meal, whether it's with friends, a potential partner, or a new business connection," Julia Smith, Bumble's head of brand partnerships, said in the press release.

Similar to its neighbor, Bumble Brew's menu - created by Hardy and the Pasquale Jones crew - will be "Italian-inspired," according to the press release.

This translates to pastas, vegetables, a bar-specific menu, and food to share.

The breakfast menu includes items like croissants and ricotta with bee pollen, plums, and hazelnuts.

Meanwhile, lunch (which will be available beginning July 31) has options like beef tartare with black garlic and crispies, brown butter asparagus with black truffle and Parmigiano …

… and smoked eggplant with hot chile, yogurt, and mint.

Several of the lunch and dinner items overlap, including the asparagus, beef tartare, and eggplant. Along with this, the dinner menu will also have hits like pastas, steak, and octopus. However, it should be noted that dinner service won't begin until August 7.

All of these plates will cost, on average, $20, Kate Krader reported for Bloomberg.

Food pickup will also be available through Caviar, a food ordering and delivery platform.

At first, the Bumble Brew concept had planned to serve "date-friendly" meals that wouldn't have foods "that would be awkward on a first date," Caroline Ellis Roche, Bumble's chief of staff, said in 2019.

But that approach has since shifted. And now, the eatery will be a "safe space for healthy and equitable relationships and connection," Smith told Bloomberg.