Highlights: Red Snapper Ceviche, Hummus, Zucchini Cakes
Lowlights: Sea Scallops, far from my apt
Price: Meze $7-22, Bread & Sides $3-11.50, Soups & Salads $10-14, Main Courses $24-30, Dessert $10
Snouts: 3 out of 5
Location: 773 10th Ave. at 52nd St., 212-713-0271
After interviewing for a potential new job, I went to dinner at Taboon with a friend to re-hash and enjoy some Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Food. Everything on the menu was enticing, so instead of the usual app/main combo, we decided to share a bunch of dishes. While perusing the menu, we ordered a spicy, full bodied Syrah from Isreal, Clos de Gat Harel Syrah, my first Isreali wine which was a pleasant surprise.
My favorite dish of the night was the bright, vibrant Red Snapper Ceviche that had a nice crunch from cucumber and radishes and was mellowed by avacado. The Hummus was silky smooth and had the added punch of schoog, a Yemenite cilantro based salsa and the accompanying House Foccacia was the perfect dipping partner since the spices sprinkled on top added a different
Monday, March 29, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Robert at the Museum of Art & Design
Highlights: PDT sandwich, Papardelle with Wild Boar, Pan Roasted Peking Duck and Chicken Cooked Under a Brick, View of Central Park
Lowlights: Olive Oil Poached Sturgen
Price: Lunch: Appetizers $9-16, Pasta $15-26, Sandwiches $11-14, Entrees $11-21, Dessert $3-19 Dinner: Appetizers $9-18, Pasta $15-26, Entrees $21-35, Dessert $3-1
Snouts: 3 out of 5
Location: 2 Columbus Circle at 59th St., 212-299-7730 www.robertnyc.com
I am almost ashamed to admit that I had really never heard of the Museum of Art & Design (MAD) until recently, when I found myself going there twice in a week. The first time with with my niece and nephew on a horrible rainy Saturday and was soon followed by a birthday dinner for my mom. One each occasion, we all frequented Robert, the new high-floor restaurant at MAD. The space is decorated with bold colors and a lot of mod looking furniture, but the best feature is the view of Central Park and the UWS.
On my first visit, I wasn't too hungry so I split the PLT with my sister. Creamy buffalo mozzerella, salty pancetta, surprisingly tasty heirloom tomatoes and spicy arugula on a semi-sweet brioche bun quickly let me know that I was not in a second thought museum restaurant. My nephew declared his cheddar turkey burger cooked to perfection and my niece unsurprisingly ate every bit of her dark chocolate and vanilla bean ice cream. Although they serve sophisticated food, kids are more than welcome here and their lounge area in the middle of the room means more casual behavior (eg. reading at the table, hanging on your favorite aunt) is not looked down upon.
On my follow-up visit that Tuesday, I was eager to try the dinner menu to see if they could execute more complicated dishes as successfully as they had previously. Robert did deliver.
Lowlights: Olive Oil Poached Sturgen
Price: Lunch: Appetizers $9-16, Pasta $15-26, Sandwiches $11-14, Entrees $11-21, Dessert $3-19 Dinner: Appetizers $9-18, Pasta $15-26, Entrees $21-35, Dessert $3-1
Snouts: 3 out of 5
Location: 2 Columbus Circle at 59th St., 212-299-7730 www.robertnyc.com
I am almost ashamed to admit that I had really never heard of the Museum of Art & Design (MAD) until recently, when I found myself going there twice in a week. The first time with with my niece and nephew on a horrible rainy Saturday and was soon followed by a birthday dinner for my mom. One each occasion, we all frequented Robert, the new high-floor restaurant at MAD. The space is decorated with bold colors and a lot of mod looking furniture, but the best feature is the view of Central Park and the UWS.
On my first visit, I wasn't too hungry so I split the PLT with my sister. Creamy buffalo mozzerella, salty pancetta, surprisingly tasty heirloom tomatoes and spicy arugula on a semi-sweet brioche bun quickly let me know that I was not in a second thought museum restaurant. My nephew declared his cheddar turkey burger cooked to perfection and my niece unsurprisingly ate every bit of her dark chocolate and vanilla bean ice cream. Although they serve sophisticated food, kids are more than welcome here and their lounge area in the middle of the room means more casual behavior (eg. reading at the table, hanging on your favorite aunt) is not looked down upon.
On my follow-up visit that Tuesday, I was eager to try the dinner menu to see if they could execute more complicated dishes as successfully as they had previously. Robert did deliver.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Restaurant Week Hits Brooklyn March 15-25
Brooklyn's version of restaurant week, Dine in Brooklyn, starts today. Over 175 restaurants will offer three courses for $25 at dinner at $20.10 at lunch. Not a bad deal, just be sure to make your reservations early since this is widely popular.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Sorella
Highlights: Pate de Fegato: duck fat english muffin bread, chicken liver mousse, fried egg, bacon- need I say more
Lowlights: None come to mind
Price: Qualcosina (a little something) $8-16, Stasera Abbiamo (2 course menu changing nightly) $24-36, Contori (sides) $6-8, Cheese & Meat MP
Snouts: 4 out of 5
Location: 95 Allen St. b/t Broome & Delancy, 212-274-9595, www.sorellanyc.com
I had read so many glowing reviews of Sorella, so when we needed to find an alternative place to Barrio Chino, I used my Yelp app to find another nearby eatery and was reminded how much I have wanted to try Sorella. All I can say is THANK YOU Barrio Chino for being crowded, otherwise I would not have found my new obsession, Pate de Fegato. This unbelievably decadent plate combines what I think is the new holy trinity of food combinations- chicken liver mousse, bacon and egg all on an english muffin with that extra bit of love, duck fat. This would be perfect to share, but I was too greedy and had to polish it off all myself (I did give Tracy a taste, but that was it!)
Lowlights: None come to mind
Price: Qualcosina (a little something) $8-16, Stasera Abbiamo (2 course menu changing nightly) $24-36, Contori (sides) $6-8, Cheese & Meat MP
Snouts: 4 out of 5
Location: 95 Allen St. b/t Broome & Delancy, 212-274-9595, www.sorellanyc.com
I had read so many glowing reviews of Sorella, so when we needed to find an alternative place to Barrio Chino, I used my Yelp app to find another nearby eatery and was reminded how much I have wanted to try Sorella. All I can say is THANK YOU Barrio Chino for being crowded, otherwise I would not have found my new obsession, Pate de Fegato. This unbelievably decadent plate combines what I think is the new holy trinity of food combinations- chicken liver mousse, bacon and egg all on an english muffin with that extra bit of love, duck fat. This would be perfect to share, but I was too greedy and had to polish it off all myself (I did give Tracy a taste, but that was it!)
Monday, March 1, 2010
City Winery
Highlights: Great place to see music
Lowlights: Out of most red wines
Price: Dinner; Cheese 3 for $15, add'l $4, Salami 3 for $18, add'l $4, Crostini $7-8, Flatbread $14-18, One Size $7-18, Two Size $20-22, Vegetable $8
Snouts: 2 out of 5
Location: 155 Varick St. @ Van Dam, (212) 608-0555, www.citywinery.com
I had interviewed at City Winery back in 2008, so ever since it opened I've been curious to see how they are managing without me. Some friends and I went on Friday for dinner and to check out the musical performance. First off, it's a great place to see a show which is not surprising considering City Winery was conceived by Michael Dorf, founder of the Knitting Factory. Most tables have direct views of the stage, and if your view is obstructed, the venue wasn't so crowded that you couldn't move. Another great thing is the price, $20 per person with no table minimum. But where City Winery excels with their musical endeavors, it comes up short on the food and wine.
Lowlights: Out of most red wines
Price: Dinner; Cheese 3 for $15, add'l $4, Salami 3 for $18, add'l $4, Crostini $7-8, Flatbread $14-18, One Size $7-18, Two Size $20-22, Vegetable $8
Snouts: 2 out of 5
Location: 155 Varick St. @ Van Dam, (212) 608-0555, www.citywinery.com
I had interviewed at City Winery back in 2008, so ever since it opened I've been curious to see how they are managing without me. Some friends and I went on Friday for dinner and to check out the musical performance. First off, it's a great place to see a show which is not surprising considering City Winery was conceived by Michael Dorf, founder of the Knitting Factory. Most tables have direct views of the stage, and if your view is obstructed, the venue wasn't so crowded that you couldn't move. Another great thing is the price, $20 per person with no table minimum. But where City Winery excels with their musical endeavors, it comes up short on the food and wine.
Food, Drink and Shopping Benefiting City Harvest
City Harvest is one of the best charitable organizations in NYC. For someone who lives to eat, it's mind blowing that people in NYC don't have enough food to live. Help out by attending their event presented by Saks Fifth Avenue and New York magazine. Details below.
Thursday March 11
6 to 8:30
Saks Fifth Avenue
Fifth Avenue and 50th Street
http://www.cityharvest.org/saksfifthavenue
Thursday March 11
6 to 8:30
Saks Fifth Avenue
Fifth Avenue and 50th Street
http://www.cityharvest.org/saksfifthavenue
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