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09/03/2026
YOUR RESTAURANT DOESN’T NEED MORE MENU ITEMS.
IT NEEDS A MENU THAT WORKS.
A menu should tell your story, work within your kitchen, maximize what you already have, and give your team the systems to execute consistently.
That’s the philosophy behind MENU LAB by Roots & Routes.
I’m helping independent restaurants turn their ideas into focused, functional, and executable food programs.
Menu Development.
Recipe Development.
Kitchen Strategy.
If your menu needs more than just more items…
DM “MENU LAB.”
Let’s build something that works.
08/29/2026
HOT HONEY FRIED CHICKEN 🔥🍯
Golden. Crispy. Juicy.
A Southern classic with a New York route.
Crispy chicken cutlet, tossed in our house-made hot honey — sweet up front, heat on the finish.
Served with mixed greens and warm cornbread because the plate needs balance.
This is Southern comfort with NYC attitude.
No shortcuts.
No gimmicks.
Just intentional food, built with purpose.
Every Plate Tells a Story.
333 LOUNGE | The Taste of BK | Restaurant | Brunch | Events
📸Alex Rivera
08/29/2026
JERK BBQ WINGS. BIG ENERGY. 🔥
Jerk spice. Smoke. Sweet heat.
Charred, glazed, sticky, and unapologetic.
Southern soul meets Caribbean fire —
then we take that flavor straight through New York.
This is how we do wings at Roots & Routes.
Bold flavors. Built for hustle.
Every Plate Tells a Story.
333 LOUNGE | The Taste of BK | Restaurant | Brunch | Events
📸Alex Rivera
08/28/2026
HERB & HUSTLE.
I created this one with intention.
Gin. Fresh lemon. Cucumber water. Basil.
A touch of honey. A few orange bitters.
Bright. Fresh. Botanical.
But there’s nothing accidental about it.
Every element was chosen for a reason.
Every flavor has a job.
Every shake has intention.
This is what I mean when I talk about cooking behind the bar.
Creating something that looks beautiful is one thing.
Creating something that tastes like a thought is another.
The pretty part is easy.
The hustle is in the details.
— Chef Ceasar
333 LOUNGE | The Taste of BK | Restaurant | Brunch | Events Roots & Routes
📸Alex Rivera
08/28/2026
FRIED FISH. NEW YORK ATTITUDE.
Crispy beer-battered cod.
House slaw.
Caribbean tartar.
Soft bun. Big flavor.
A little Southern comfort.
A little Caribbean soul.
A whole lotta New York.
This ain’t your average fish sandwich.
Familiar flavors. Unexpected routes.
Every Plate Tells a Story.
Every Sip Moves the Rhythm.
333 LOUNGE | The Taste of BK | Restaurant | Brunch | Events
08/26/2026
This ain’t a side. This is the whole conversation.
24 pieces of fried goodness.
Cod fritters. Hushpuppies. Cajun fried shrimp. Wings.
And 6 house sauces to take every bite in a different direction.
Southern roots. Caribbean influence.
New York appetite.
Built to hit the table, get passed around, and probably disappear before everybody gets their first piece.
THE FRYBASKET.
Big flavor. Built to share.
Every Plate Tells a Story.
Every Sip Moves the Rhythm.
333 LOUNGE | The Taste of BK | Restaurant | Brunch | Events
08/26/2026
Southern comfort. New York attitude.
We took a Southern classic and gave it a new route.
Cornbread. Banana. Cheesecake.
Layers of nostalgia, texture, and a little bit of swagger — built the Roots & Routes way.
Because the roots matter.
But so does where you take them.
Cornbread Banana Pudding Cheesecake.
A Southern classic, reimagined with New York swag.
Every Plate Tells a Story.
Every Sip Moves the Rhythm.
333 LOUNGE | The Taste of BK | Restaurant | Brunch | Events
08/26/2026
I was never just trying to be a chef.
I wanted to create something that felt like me.
Food with a point of view.
A bar with a pulse.
A room with energy.
An experience that stays with you after you leave.
Because for me, hospitality has never been just about what’s on the plate.
It’s the music.
The people.
The details.
The feeling.
The chef. The creative. The operator.
Different roles — same vision.
This is the work I’ve been building toward.
And we’re just getting started.
333 LOUNGE | The Taste of BK | Restaurant | Brunch | Events
08/25/2026
Sticky Rum Raisin Bread Pudding.
Southern comfort.
Caribbean soul.
New York attitude.
Warm bread. Rum-soaked raisins.
That deep caramelized sweetness that sticks with you.
It’s familiar… but it took a different route.
Because that's how I cook.
I don’t just bring my roots to the plate.
I let them travel.
Every plate tells a story.
333 LOUNGE | The Taste of BK | Restaurant | Brunch | Events Roots & Routes
📸Alex Rivera
SouthernFood CaribbeanFlavors
08/25/2026
Curry Chicken Fried Rice.
Curry spice. Chicken. Fried rice.
A little heat. A little soul. A whole lot of flavor.
Different influences. One plate.
That's Roots & Routes.
333 LOUNGE | The Taste of BK | Restaurant | Brunch | Events Roots & Routes
08/25/2026
Address
382 East 159th Street
New York, NY
10451
The restaurant and coffee shop located at East 159th Street in New York can be easily accessed through public transport using the subway lines. The closest subway stations are the 149th Street-Grand Concourse station serviced by the 2,4,5 trains while the Third Avenue-149th St. station serviced by the 2 and 5 trains is a few blocks away. Alternatively, if driving, you can access the location via Major Deegan Expressway with available parking space at various public parking garages in the vicinity.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday |
9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday |
9am - 5pm |
| Thursday |
9am - 5pm |
| Friday |
9am - 5pm |
| Saturday |
9am - 5pm |
| Sunday |
9am - 5pm |
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What people say
Savory Bites, located on East 159th Street in New York, is a restaurant and coffee shop that offers offsite catering and private chef services. The chef at Savory Bites is an inspiration to many in the industry and has created a signature PoBoy that is a must-try. On Wednesdays, the Southern Finesse Team hosts "A Night of Jazz" with a southern-inspired menu and great hospitality. The menu at Savory Bites includes childhood favorites like Pork & Beans reimagined as well as vegetarian options like "The BBB Burger," made with a house blend of beets, beans, and barley. The Country Bird is another popular dish that customers rave about. Savory Bites also offers menu and recipe development services to local bars and restaurants. If you're looking for a job in the culinary industry, Savory Bites may have an opportunity for you - just email your resume to [email protected]. Overall, Savory Bites is a great spot for delicious food and drinks paired with excellent service.
