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Spasso

14 Tuesday Oct 2014

Posted by Rob in American, Date Spot, Italian, Restaurants, Wine Bar

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date spot, foodie, Italian, people watching, Trendy, west village


551 Hudson Street                     http://www.spassonyc.com

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Baller Spot. Always delicious. I’ve been here 3 times and it is always consistent. In my opinion, this is one of the top restaurants in the West Village.

It’s located on the corner of Hudson and Perry with great out-door seating in the summer. Also, the interior is rustic and inviting. All the times I went, the music and vibe was spot on. This is an Italian restaurant, but It’s modern, funky Italian, where the dishes are not necessarily traditional. There is a flair to all the food here.

We started the meal with the Beef Tartare Dijon, with vinaigrette, egg yolk, and house made pickles. This dish was so fresh. Hands down the best Tartare I’ve had…

IMG_5658The house made Straciatella Cheese is a must…It is basically creamy, stretchy mozzarella cheese. I think this is one of their most popular dishes because every table around us had it. They use a nice balsamic vinaigrette with pickled cherries which adds to its’ sweetness.

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The Grilled Octopus confit with olive-fennel purée has a nice unique taste. The fennel adds a distinct flavor that I haven’t had with octopus before. It would be nice if the dish was a little bigger, but maybe next time I will order 2.

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The Fusilli pasta with Spicy Pork Ragu, Goat Cheese, and Mint was also very tasty. The mint and goat cheese together in a spicy pasta is refreshing.

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For me, the Pork Milanese stole the show. I don’t know of any other restaurants that make this dish. And putting a fried egg on it was perfect. This had a remarkable taste with the mix of salad, pork and egg. I’m not sure if this is a constant on the menu, but if not, it should be.

Overall, a West Village Staple, a perfect date spot…Put it on the list…Over and out…

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Italian Flavors at Perla

20 Wednesday Aug 2014

Posted by Inga in Date Spot, Italian

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chicken, date spot, dinner, Italian, NYC, pasta, plate, rustic Italian meal, west village food


On the corner of Minetta Lane right off 6th Avenue lies the rustic Italian meal you have been waiting for. Think rich flavors, bold Italian notes all presented in a beautiful way on your plate. Nothing about the dinner felt stuffy or overdone – just a great dinner on a cool summer night.

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The space was pretty comfortable for a Thursday night when you don’t want to be surrounded by loud music and you prefer not to yell across the table to your companions. In this case, we sat at the raised prep bar towards the back where we had a perfect view of both the salad prep station and the busy main kitchen right to its right. Watching your plate get its finishing touches before it comes your way is definitely a treat for any diner.

An added bonus, this is a definitely both a date spot & dinner with the parents kind of spot in my book. Dim lighting, great wine choices and pleasant staff abound. Equally perfect for picky eaters who just want a little old-fashioned pasta and those who venture into squid-ink territory (yay for adventurous eaters).

Finally, I can’t let you go without a view of our plates.

grilled octopus over a bed of roasted tomatoes

One of our appetizers, nicely grilled octopus over a bed of roasted tomatoes

beef check, mushroom and brown butter

Rich and buttery beef check, mushroom and brown butter agnolotti

Juicy chicken

Juicy chicken with a spicy pepper rub, goat cheese and oyster mushrooms.

Have you been to Perla? Share and let us know.

 

 

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Restaurant Week(s)

15 Tuesday Jul 2014

Posted by Inga in American, Date Spot, French, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, Restaurants, Seafood

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Dining, DINNER menu, food, LUNCH Menu, NYC, Our Picks, Restaurant Week, west village, West Village Restaurants


Need we say more?

Need we say more?

Fellow readers, it has officially arrived, and I’m not just talking about hot and steamy July. Restaurant week, or to be exact 3 weeks (!!!) of affordable pre-fixe lunch and dinner possibilities in some sweet NYC restaurants starts very soon. We did the hard research work for you, naturally, so have your pick of these 12 spots and think of us with each delicious bite. You’re very welcome.

Time: July 21 – August 15 2014
Location: West Village
Will my bank account be sad? No. Lunch is $25 for 3 courses and dinner is $38 regardless of where you go.

P.S We’ll be doing some eating and reviewing ourselves so check back soon to see what we’re up to and what we recommend. Full list of all participating restaurants can be found by clicking here.

Enjoy! – Inga

Barraca

Spanish/Tapas | West Village

M–F: LUNCH AND DINNER
SUN: LUNCH AND DINNER

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El Toro Blanco

Mexican | West Village

M–F: LUNCH AND DINNER
SUN: LUNCH AND DINNER

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Empellón Taqueria

Mexican | West Village

M–F: LUNCH AND DINNER

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En Japanese Brasserie

Japanese | West Village

M–F: LUNCH AND DINNER
SUN: DINNER

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Left Bank

American New | West Village

M–F: DINNER
SUN: DINNER

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The Marrow

Italian | West Village

M–F: DINNER
SUN: DINNER

Melibea

Mediterranean | West Village

M–F: DINNER
SUN: DINNER

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Perry Street

American New | West Village

M–F: LUNCH AND DINNER
SUN: DINNER

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Sant Ambroeus – West Village

Italian | West Village

M–F: LUNCH AND DINNER

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Spasso

American New | West Village

M–F: DINNER
SUN: DINNER

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SushiSamba NYC West Village

Asian Fusion | West Village

M–F: LUNCH AND DINNER
SUN: DINNER

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Tertulia

Spanish/Tapas | West Village

M–F: LUNCH
SUN: LUNCH AND DINNER

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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.

 

Chicken Milanese and Cheese Tortellini in a Mushroom Cream Sauce

14 Sunday Oct 2012

Posted by Rob in Delivery, Italian

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delivery, Italian, west village


Mappamondo is great! Delivery for 2 for 28 bux

11 Abingdon Square, New York, NY

(212) 206-9330

http://www.mappamondonyc.com/

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