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Blenheim

26 Tuesday Aug 2014

Posted by Rob in American, Coffee, Date Spot, Gelato/Ice Cream, Restaurants

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brunch, coffee, food, people watching, Trendy, west village, west village food, West Village Restaurant


11111 283 W 12th St, New York, NY 10014    http://www.blenheimhill.com 

Blenheim is a new spot on West 12th, right next to Dell’ Anima, The Beatrice Inn, and Cafe Cluny. The location is money; and is arguably on one of the best corners in the West Village.

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I knew this place recently opened, and had heard amazing things from my friend Eric claiming it was “one of the best meals of the year”.

My friend Andrew came and met me for Sunday brunch and what a treat it was! The interior of the restaurant is very light, airy, and rustic. But we decided to hang outside and people watch.blenheim1

All their food is farm to table and comes from the Blenheim Farm in upstate New York; hence it was unbelievably fresh. You can tell when restaurants use really fresh ingredients. In addition, some of their preparation was among the best I’ve ever seen. To date, their Cream Cheese Panna Cotta desert was the prettiest thing I have ever eaten.

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I had the Blenheim scramble which is scrambled eggs, ham, and cream cheese. Delicate and delightful. And of course, I also had a side of bacon, which was nice and crispy.IMG_5602

Andrew said his herb omelet was bomb. Cooked to perfection.

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Who doesn’t get desert after brunch? The herb sorbet from their farm was the perfect way to end a nice meal.

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Add this to your list…DO IT

You’re hot. Have a smoothie.

15 Tuesday Jul 2014

Posted by Inga in Candy, Gelato/Ice Cream

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16 handles, Cold, Dessert, Fro-yo, Frozen Yogurt, I'm hot, NYC, Smoothie, Treat, west village, west village food


That’s right, we said it. We think you’re hot and you want a nice, cold smoothie. Luckily for our wonderful readers, you can get a *free* smoothie at the one and only, 16Handles [UPDATED: The offer has expired. Thank you for participating and check back soon for more sweet deals]. For those of you who aren’t familiar with this delicious place, you can’t go wrong with self-serve frozen yogurt no matter what you put on it (we aren’t judging). Last time we went here, there was some obsessing over the graham cracker flavor.

Call us crazy, but it's self-serve...

Call us crazy, but it’s self-serve…

Now, on to the smoothie…

16Handles has recently started making fresh smoothies so check online to see if your nearest location has them (only 8 locations currently offer them but soon the smoothies will take over everywhere!)

– Enjoy! Inga.

Olio e Piu Pizzeria

27 Sunday Apr 2014

Posted by Rob in Date Spot, Gelato/Ice Cream, Italian, Uncategorized, Wine Bar

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date spot, foodie, Italian, olio, people watching, pizza, west village


3 Greenwich Avenue                                 http://www.olionyc.com/olio

Its getting nice out!!! And Olio is among the best outdoor seating/people watching in the West Village. This brick oven pizza spot gets packed for brunch, especially on nice sunny days. I always get the same thing; The Nostrano pizza, which has ricotta cheese, prosciutto and truffle oil. I usually sprinkle a little olive oil and vinegar on top, which is a nice treat. their crust is also top-notch. Also, this spot is open 24 hours!!

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Like Jon’s pizza on Bleecker, Olio doesn’t do slices; only full pizzas perfect for sharing or hoarding for yourself.

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I also love the Amalfitana pizza with salad on top. It’s pretty cool that they have this dish because most places don’t. I also like the use of the lemon. I’ve never had their pasta, but I’ve heard really good things. But for me, I’m a creature of habit, and will always get my Prosciutto and Ricotta pizza.

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All in all, a great place for drinks, people watching, and some tasty brick oven pizza.

 

16 Handles…Are you kidding me with that graham cracker flavor?

14 Thursday Mar 2013

Posted by Rob in Candy, Date Spot, Gelato/Ice Cream, Uncategorized

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16 handles, date spot, ice cream, west village


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245 Bleecker street              http://16handles.com/

Are you kidding me with that graham cracker flavor? That pomegranate raspberry sorbet? A candy lover like myself can really go crazy here, with a slew of toppings, fixing, and trimmings.  I went for the captain crunch, m&m, rainbow sprinkles, rainbow cookie, shredded almonds, whipped cream, to name a few.

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We were invited to check out their new location on Bleecker St… and was super pumped we did. Sujan the manager and the whole team made sure we got the full flavorful experience. Love the numerous flavors, toppings, and dance music on blast.

Tip: Get tons of free samples!!!!

I love you 16 Handles…

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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

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