Blaue Gans, meaning “blue goose” is Chef Kurt Gutenbrunner’s interpretation of a German bistro conveniently located downtown in Tribeca.

Blaue Gans creates an accessible and casual atmosphere serving traditional Austro-German cooking.

Chef Gutenbrunner wanted a relaxed place where people can “just sit with friends and have a bite to eat and a glass of wine.”

The walls of Blaue Gans are covered with vintage film a...

Blaue Gans, meaning “blue goose” is Chef Kurt Gutenbrunner’s interpretation of a German bistro conveniently located downtown in Tribeca.

Blaue Gans creates an accessible and casual atmosphere serving traditional Austro-German cooking.

Chef Gutenbrunner wanted a relaxed place where people can “just sit with friends and have a bite to eat and a glass of wine.”

The walls of Blaue Gans are covered with vintage film and art posters while the long zinc bar provides an inviting alternative to dining at a table.

Both are remnants of the location’s former inhabitant Le Zinc and so enamored Kurt he could not bear to part with them.