Celebrating a Milestone: BLACKBARN & the Forbes Spotlight
We’re thrilled to share that Forbes has just featured New York’s BLACKBARN in a glowing anniversary write-up, celebrating ten years of food, hospitality, and community. The article highlights our family-style prix fixe dinner, our warm wood-framed interiors, and how we’re marking this decade with value and heart.
(Read: “New York’s Blackbarn Restaurant Celebrates Tenth Birthday With a Bargain Family-Style Dinner”)
A special thank you to John Mariani and Forbes for the thoughtful feature. We’re honored and grateful for the recognition. And to all of our guests, neighbors, and friends, past, present, and those we’ve yet to meet, as we digest the excitement of ten years, we warmly invite you to join the story behind this milestone and experience how we are commemorating it throughout the year.
“At a time when one hears so much about failing restaurants, Blackbarn is a beacon of both good taste and consummate professionalism!”
“What I find most impressive about John’s extraordinary career is his master story of cooking fundamentals, passionate embrace of seasonality, and the innovative twists he brings to each dish.”
Our 10th Anniversary: What It Means to Us
Ten years is more than just a number. It’s:
A decade of meals shared- birthdays, anniversaries, first dates, reunions
A decade of menu evolution- balancing innovation with signature favorites
A decade of community roots- becoming part of the NoMad and Flatiron dining fabric
As part of our anniversary celebration, we’re rolling out a three-course family-style prix fixe menu featuring guest favorites like Wild Mushroom Toast, Butternut Squash Ravioli, and Apple Cider Doughnuts.
We believe meaningful dining is about connection over food served for passing, sharing, and savoring.
This milestone also inspired The BLACKBARN Cookbook by Chef John Doherty. Special thanks to Brian Fowler, Erin Hayes, Andrija Tadejevic, Jadelyn Ho, and our entire BLACKBARN team whose care, creativity, and personal touches bring the philosophy and spirit of BLACKBARN to life. Whether you’ve dined with us or are discovering us for the first time, this cookbook lets you bring the warmth and flavors of BLACKBARN into your own kitchen.
A Taste of BLACKBARN at Home: The Cookbook
To celebrate this milestone in a way that lasts beyond the dining room, we’re proud to announce the upcoming release of The BLACKBARN Cookbook, written by Chef John Doherty and releasing in September 2025.
Much like the restaurant itself, the cookbook tells the story of farm-to-table dining in the heart of New York City, with recipes inspired by the seasons, the farmers who make our menus possible, and the dishes that have become BLACKBARN signatures.
From our rustic Braised Short Ribs to the elegant simplicity of Heirloom Tomato Salad, the cookbook offers a way to bring the warmth and craftsmanship of BLACKBARN into your own kitchen.
Learn more about The BLACKBARN Cookbook and be among the first to experience Chef Doherty’s favorite recipes, stories, and the philosophy that shaped a decade of dining.
Why This Moment Matters
The Forbes recognition and our upcoming cookbook launch both reflect what we’ve worked toward since opening our doors: creating food that feels honest, heartfelt, and deeply connected to where it comes from.
It’s a celebration of the past ten years and an invitation to be part of the next ten, whether that’s by joining us for dinner in NoMad or cooking from our pages at home.
Visit Us & Be Part of the Celebration
If you’ve never been, now is the perfect time to taste what’s made BLACKBARN a fixture in New York dining. If you’re a longtime guest, thank you — your support makes every milestone possible.
Details to plan your visit:
BLACKBARN Restaurant, 19 E 26th Street, New York, NY
Anniversary Menu: $85 per person (minimum of four guests)
Family-Style Prix Fixe Dinner (available for a limited time)
Reserve your table here!
And don’t forget to order The BLACKBARN Cookbook in-house or online. This beautiful book is the next chapter in our story, told through the recipes that define who we are.
