CITITOUR
TABÚ has taken up residency at 10 Hope Street in Williamsburg. Leading the kitchen is Executive Chef Kevin Boluarte, formerly of Oxomoco and Mission Ceviche.
Chef Boluarte’s menu embraces the spirit of the restaurant’s name TABÚ by pushing boundaries and challenging norms, while exploring the the coastal vibrancy of Tulum to the bustling heart of Mexico City and the rustic charm of Oaxaca.
THE INFATUATION
Tabú didn’t have to make their food delicious. The Tulum-themed Williamsburg spot could have just relied on their huge outdoor area covered with parasols, a DJ stand with its own water-feature as a backdrop, and their excellent cocktails to bring people in the door. But the food is good, bordering on great—making this a clubstaurant that’s as exciting on a Wednesday as it is on Saturday.
GREENPOINTERS
Tabu, a lively Mexican restaurant and bar, opened two weeks ago at 10 Hope Street in the former home of Ten Hope. The clubby newcomer is a huge leap from the address’s former owner. While Ten Hope was a quiet, casual bistro, Tabu is anything but.
Tabu calls itself a “Tulum-inspired escape” that celebrates Mexican culture. The property’s large, greenery-clad outdoor patio includes a waterfall and DJ booth, while live entertainment like fire dancers make Tabu more of an experience than simply a restaurant.
EL DIARIO NY
TABÚ, la nueva propuesta gastronómica del grupo Artesano, busca transportar a los comensales a las paradisíacas playas mexicanas. El restaurante, ubicado en Williamsburg, Brooklyn, está inspirado en Tulum, el popular destino costero de la Riviera Maya, y fusiona la cocina tradicional mexicana con estilos modernos.
