Graffit: Artist-Turned-Chef Opens New York Restaurant (PHOTOS)

Graffit is the New York restaurant debut of former graffiti artist-turned chef Jesus Nunez, and his third restaurant overall. He previously owned two restaurants, Flou and Polenta in Madrid, Spain.

Taking the visual influence of street art and the sophistication of molecular gastronomy, Nunez creates dishes that are visually bold, intellectually intriguing and layered with flavor. His playful approach to cooking brings out the inner child while satisfying the adult palate. Find. Eat. Drink. gives you a first look at the food and cocktails of Graffit.

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Find. Eat. Drink. takes a first look at the Modern Spanish cuisine of Graffit, the fusion of unconventional art and food. This white sangria has bits of jalapeno to add heat and spice.

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Find. Eat. Drink. takes a first look at the Modern Spanish cuisine of Graffit, the fusion of unconventional art and food. This white sangria has bits of jalapeno to add heat and spice.

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[deweydecimal]

03:01 PM on 12/15/2010

The cauliflower egg white looks innovative but I'm not bowled over by the rest. Things like the green pepper caviar can be seen on Food Network.

Rather have a cowboy ribeye when I go out to be honest.

[jimboy71]

12:47 PM on 12/15/2010

This looks aspirational, but falls short. There are some massive fails in there, most notably, the silly moscatel jelly plate.

[CanYouHearMeNow]

09:06 AM on 12/15/2010

The photos are beautiful, the drinks look good but if I was a customer having to pay for that food I would be really pissed. When will the abnoxious and artfully small portions created just for the look go away? As long as you have insecure people trying to feel cool and up to date by going to places like this - then I guess never. Suckers!

I am sure the chef is artfully dancing his way to the bank. Good fo him.

[jaslyn]

09:57 PM on 12/14/2010

food as art, not nourishment.

[CanYouHearMeNow]

09:09 AM on 12/15/2010

Exactly! Like I said above. I hope that food comes with a slice of pizza.

[justthebreeze]

09:31 PM on 12/14/2010

I was skeptical initially, but after looking at everything, it looks incredible. Gorgeous. The drinks, the egg dish...yep. I love the idea.

[brooklyncitizen]

05:33 PM on 12/14/2010

Make sure you eat before dining here.

[Rogo99]

08:41 PM on 12/14/2010

I was going to say that it looks like you're gonna need to find a place for a slice after you're done there.

[BlindChance]

09:35 PM on 12/14/2010

I'm sure you'd be too broke. These "experimental" and "fun" restaurants make you pay a pretty penny for their amusement.

[CanYouHearMeNow]

09:08 AM on 12/15/2010

Yep. Just like I said above!

[KingLeopold]

04:05 PM on 12/14/2010

Is this place just for appetizers?