Meet Betty
Built by two New Yorkers from very different worlds.
One built a career in kitchens.
The other built a career on stages.
Together they built the restaurant they always wished existed.
Abigail Hitchcock
The Chef
Abigail Hitchcock grew up on the rural East End of Long Island, where simple, seasonal food was part of everyday life...
She later opened Abigail's Kitchen in Greenwich Village, where she became nationally known for immersive Dinners in the Dark, cooking classes, wine dinners, and sensory dining experiences.
A certified sommelier, Abby has also appeared as a contestant on Chopped and has served as a judge on Beat Bobby Flay more than 25 times.
After twenty-five successful years in Greenwich Village, she partnered with Shanny Wise to open Betty on the Lower East Side.
You'll still find Abby in the kitchen most days.
To be fair, we're not convinced she ever leaves.
Shanny Wise
The Host
Shanny Wise grew up in New York City, where music, fashion, hospitality, and downtown culture shaped everything she loved.
Before restaurants, she fronted The Shacks before building a successful hospitality career at Café Mogador and Dr. Clark.
When she met Abby, they realized they shared the same philosophy: warm hospitality, exceptional food, and a restaurant people would return to again and again.
Betty was born.
Today Shanny is taking a break while her current band, Fcukers, tours internationally.
She'll be back... or not... She's doing pretty well out there...
Betty is named after Shanny's grandmother, whose generosity, warmth, and love of gathering people around a table inspired everything the restaurant hopes to be.
Why Betty?
We're not trying to
We're trying to become your favorite.
Whether you're stopping in for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, or happy hour, our goal is always the same:
Serve delicious food.
Treat people well.
Create a place you'll want to come back to.
Visit Us
193 Henry Street
Lower East Side
Sunday–Thursday • 10am–10pm
Friday–Saturday • 10am–Midnight
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Happy Hour • 4–7pm Daily
We'll save you a seat.