Showing posts with label little foodie. Show all posts
Showing posts with label little foodie. Show all posts

November 18, 2010

Friday's Bite

Like all real American girls, you have a little black dress in your closet, a straightener in your bathroom, 100 friends on BBM, and your yoga studio on the next block. But let's be honest, your citizenship would not be complete without your undeniable love of juicy, melty, all-American cheeseburgers every once in a while. While, yes, Shake Shack or 5-Napkin Burger does the trick most of the time, sometimes you just have to splurge into a decadent burger abyss. At DB Bistro Moderne, the $32 sirloin burger stuffed with short ribs and foie gras is one of those sinfully perfect items that is worth every penny, calorie, and yoga session. 
Daniel Boulud, chef of Daniel (one of the four 3-Michelin Star restaurants in NYC) opened DB Bistro Moderne as one of the crowning jewels of the theater district. The French bistro fare is prepared with chic elegance in accordance with classic French flavors, and the buzzing, modern space lays the perfect backdrop to a classy crowd. DB also boasts a stand-out wine list and knowledgeable Sommeliers, who will guide you through your meal. Pair a crisp white to enunciate your delicate scallops and a bold red stand up to your booming burger. Merci, Monsieur Boulud, for the most luxurious American burger I've ever set my lips on. 

<3 lk, the little
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The Original DB Burger: Sirloin Burger Filled with Braised Short Ribs and Foie Gras served on a Parmesan Bun



Maine Diver Scallops served over Risotto, Fall Squashes, Mushrooms, and Drizzled with Pumpkin Oil


Tomato Tarte Tatin with Goat Cheese and Black Olives

Apple Mille-Feuille: Apple Confit, Confiture De Lait, Rum Ice Cream

Pumpkin Caneloni, Pumpkin Diplomat, Vanilla Cream and Graham Cracker Ice Cream

Hazelnut Marjolaine Gâteaux, Milk Chocolate Coffee Mousse, Devils Food Cake, Coffee Ice Cream

November 12, 2010

Friday's Bite


To commemorate the Eater awards this past Monday night, we felt it necessary to highlight Torrisi Italian Specialties for this Friday's Bite. Winning "Restaurant of the Year" in both NYC and nationally, Torrisi is one of the most wonderful restaurants in Manhattan, but may not be what you expect. On the brink of Little Italy, this 18-seat, no-reservation burrow is reminiscent of an old-school Italian deli. The menu is written each day on the chalkboard, including five antipasto, one pasta, choice of two entrées, and a dessert tasting. No vegetarians, no allergies, no substitutions, no nonsense.

 
The walls are peppered with cans of tomatoes, breadcrumbs, and dried pasta and the vibe is refreshingly comfortable. But, don't let the casual charm fool you. Chefs and owners Rick Torrisi and Mario Carbone are extraordinary chefs with experience at some of the greatest fine dining institutions in NY, and you can taste that experience with each fleeting course and each exquisite bite. As Sam Sifton put it in his NY Times two-star review, "It is not fine dining, but it sure is fine."
              
<3 lk, the little foodie
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 Fresh Mozzarella Hand-Pulled to Order Served with Parsley Garlic Bread

House-Made Lamb Sausage with Pickled Eggplant

Beets with Créme Fraiche, Apples, and Dill

Salt Cod (Baccala) and Preserved Lemon Crostini

Calamari Pasta

Duck over Broccoli Rabe
                                                                                    

November 5, 2010

Friday's Bite



Sardines, Golden Raisins and Pine Nuts
Just as the splendid autumn leaves must succumb to the unrelenting New York winter, us New Yorkers must also accept that the coming months will undoubtedly be filled with rosy-cheeks and numb toes.  But this year, instead of hiding under a blanket in your West Village studio, warm yourself up with a full-bodied Chianti and rib-sticking pasta at Lupa Osteria Romana. Charming, cozy and candle-lit, Lupa exemplifies everything you want in a neighborhood restaurant; ideal for intimate dinners, and perfect for a night out with friends. 

Prosciutto Di Parma
Owned by the Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich restaurant empire and boasting the same Executive Chef as four-star Del Posto, the food at Lupa is unsurprisingly outstanding. This unassuming trattoria serves inexpensive, straightforward Italian fare prepared perfectly. It is one of those rare and incredible restaurants in New York that anyone and everyone would love.

 <3 LK, the little foodie

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Contorni: Beets with Pistachio

Special Rotini Pasta

Butternut Squash Tortellini 

Bucatni All'Amatriciana

House-Made Maple Gelato