Whitmans in the East Village to Get a Dining Room Next Month

Whitmans, the latest seasonally inspired, locavoric, Pat LaFrieda patty-peddling gourmet burger joint in the East Village, is already gearing up for expansion. Upstairs, there are only a couple seats at the counter and a small table, but a downstairs dining room is slated to open in early August.

Whitmans
406 East 9th Street
212-228-8011

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