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Mas (farmhouse)

24 Friday Feb 2012

Posted by andrews429 in American, Date Spot, Gelato/Ice Cream

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ambiance, American Cuisine, cozy, Date Spots, Trendy


39 Downing Street      http://www.masfarmhouse.com/

Came here with the Scheinerman Clan for a birthday dinner. Hands down, one of THE best meals I have ever eaten. The vibe of the restaurant is minimalist and the lighting just right, not too bright or dim.  All the food here is farm to table fresh.  The menu changes seasonally and one can choose how they order their meal.  I chose to get 3 dishes for $78 over the 6 course tasting menu for $115.  Despite the price tags, this is not a place that your eating at everyday so it is well worth the splurge.

I started with a small, complimentary Amuse-Bouche (below) and the Chestnut soup with cured duck leg.  Like a wise man once said, if there is a leg of duck in your soup…. eat it.  The meat fell off the bone and the skin was the perfect kind of crispy. My mother ordered a starter that had shrimp, which she has an allergy to, the waiter quickly took it back without question.  That level of service is what will keep me coming back here for a long time.

After that, I had the seared tuna carpaccio for a starter, like the dish below. Had the perfect amount of seasoning to let the tuna do the talkin….

My main was the Long Island Duck with candied walnuts and maple glazed brussels sprouts.  I have found that generally if something is maple glazed or candied, it’s phenomenal.  This was no different, it was one of the most well-rounded (as far as different tastes) and delicious dishes I have ever had.  It is a MUST have at this spot.

For dessert, it’s all about the chocolate hazelnut mousse (as seen below), poached pear and dark chocolate caramel pecan tart. With all the sugar I was feeling a little wired but well worth the jitters for the medley of tastes going on at that table.

In case any of you want to order any of what I had, here are the dishes, taken from the menu:

Starter: Roasted Chestnut Soup with Cured Duck Leg w/Toasted Pumpkin Seeds & Pumpkin Seed Oil

Appetizer:  Yellowfin Tuna l’Occidental Flashed with Beurre Noisette & Crispy Shallots

Main: Roasted Long Island Duck Breast Beet Marmalade, Maple- Glazed Brussels Sprouts & Candied Chestnuts 

Desserts: Poached Pear with Buckwheat Cake Huckleberry Ice Cream & Maple-Cider Reduction-Dark Chocolate Caramel Pecan Tart Earl Grey Ice Cream & Candied dates-Hazelnut-Milk Chocolate Mousse with Cocoa Streusel Salted Caramel Ice Cream & Chocolate Ganac

Greenwich Village Bistro

13 Monday Feb 2012

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13 Carmine Street

I came here after a date I was going on suggested it.  In hindsight, we should have gone somewhere else.  While it was a charming spot off of 7th avenue, the place was empty, perhaps because it was bitter cold out and the music was almost too soft to the point where it was quiet if we were not talking.  The food however, was the only upside.  I had a bowl of mac and cheese that had 3 different cheeses and a bowl of french onion soup that had so much yummy cheese melted on the top, you could jumprope with it.  Although I am sure breakfast/brunch is probably a safe bet here, with the abundance of great spots around I would pick another place to go.

Pearl Oyster Bar

16 Monday Jan 2012

Posted by andrews429 in Date Spot, Seafood

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American Cuisine, Date Spots, seafood, Trendy


 

 

 

 

 

 

18 Cornelia Street

http://www.pearloysterbar.com/

This is my go to spot for Lobster Rolls in NYC. It is probably as close to Maine you can get as far as lobster rolls, chowder and oysters.  This place (especially in the winter) is jam packed with people, so be prepared to wait 20 minutes or sometimes more for a table.  That aside, you come to Pearl for one thing and one thing only…. lobster.  The rolls are jammed packed with knuckle and claw meat nor do they hold back on the side of shoestring fries (the fries taste best with the vinegar that is on the table).  Being so busy however, the service was slow as it took 20 minutes to get our oysters. After that hiccup, the lobster rolls came out promptly and overflowing with deliciousness. In the end, an awesome taste of New England right in the West Village.

Above… our plate of Kumamoto and  Blue Points with a side of vinegar with horseradish and cocktail sauce

And of course… the reason I trek here in the 20 degree weather! Ridiculous!

Tanuki Tavern

03 Tuesday Jan 2012

Posted by andrews429 in Japanese

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Groups, Japanese


18 9th Avenue    www.chinagrillmgt.com/restaurants-and-bars/tanuki-tavern

I went to this Japanese tapas style restaurant, in the Gansevoort Hotel with a large group for a surprise party. It has an extensive sake and beer list to choose from.  I went with one of their Hitachino White beers, its a Japanese wheat beer.

The plates are tapas style, to be shared. My friends and I split around 6 dishes. The Wagyu sliders were delicious and are much leaner than regular beef sliders. My love for bone marrow continued, the order comes with 2 bones, jam and toast. Make sure to order the Pat LaFrieda burger (same beef used at Minetta Tavern) and an order of the oxtail fried rice.

They also have bone marrow!!

Grom

23 Friday Dec 2011

Posted by andrews429 in Gelato/Ice Cream

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223 Bleecker Street                 http://www.grom.it

Delicious homemade gelato served in freshly made sugar cones.  There are an abundance of flavors, some of which change seasonly or even monthly.  I highly recommend stracciatella, hazelnut or tiramisu.

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