Rice Bowl Eatery From Award Winning Chef Opens On Upper West Side

UPPER WEST SIDE, NY — A new fast-casual rice bowl eatery from an award winning chef opened on the Upper West Side on Wednesday.

FIELDTRIP, overseen by James Beard award-winning chef JJ Johnson, opened its third location at 2913 Broadway, between West 113th and 114th streets.

“FIELDTRIP is a community centered fast-casual serving better-for-you food at an affordable price point,” Johnson said in a news release. “I can’t wait for Upper West Siders to experience the different cultures of rice from around the world, whether you want to take a trip to the Low Country or Caribbean, we have flavors, ingredients and techniques that will transport you there.”

The 950-square-foot storefront pays homage to vintage inspired material commonly found in Black-owned diners, and features 14 indoor seats and 12 outdoor seats, according to the restaurant.

Here are some of the signature menu items.

• Crispy Fish Bowl with cornmeal crusted market fish, cilantro lime rice, wok veggies, tartar sauce, and pickled red onions.
• Seafood Gumbo with shrimp, scallops, chicken duck sausage, brown rice, okra, scallions, and Fresno chilis.
• Crab Pockets with Blue Crab, garlic herbed cream cheese, and sweet and sour sauce.
• Sweet Plantains with fire roasted red peppers and hot honey.

FIELDTRIP's brand motto is "Rice is Culture," and was born out of Johnson's belief that "rice is a universal ingredient that connects us all and can be found at the center of the table in every community."

The first FIELDTRIP opened in Harlem in 2019.

ILoveTheUpperWestSide was the first publication to report on FIELDTRIP's opening.