Sunday, March 31, 2013

Georgetown Cupcake

111 Mercer Street, New York, NY 10012
website

( L-R, from top )

Chocolate²  -- [ tried previously ]
Valrhona chocolate cupcake with a whipped Callebaut chocolate frosting topped with a fondant flower

Chocolate³ -- [ did not taste ]
Valrhona chocolate cupcake with a rich Callebaut chocolate ganache icing topped with french chocolate sprinkles and a pink fondant flower

Chocolate Ganache -- [ did not taste ]
Valrhona chocolate cupcake with a thin layer of Callebaut chocolate ganache icing topped with a fondant flower

Red Velvet -- [ tried a bite ]
Georgetown Cupcake's signature cupcake — classic red velvet cupcake with a vanilla cream cheese frosting topped with a red fondant heart

Chocolate Mint Crunch -- [ my choice ]
Valrhona chocolate cupcake baked with mint cookie pieces, topped with mint-infused whipped Callebaut chocolate frosting and mint cookie crumble

Chocolate³ -- [ did not taste ]
Valrhona chocolate cupcake with a rich Callebaut chocolate ganache icing topped with french chocolate sprinkles and a pink fondant flower Chocolate Ganache





Le Midi Bar & Restaurant

11 East 13th Street, New York, NY 10003
website

Easter Brunch


Soup du Jour -- Cream of Mushroom



Eggs Florentine
sautéed spinach & hollandaise, served with home fries

+ Side of Canadian Bacon



Cinnamon Brioche French Toast ( just a taste )
caramelized apple compote, served with Vermont maple syrup




Friday, March 29, 2013

Robongi On The Water

4800 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken, NJ 07086
menu yelp reviews


Spicy Tuna Salad



ISO
Spicy salmon, tobiko, avocado, cucumber, tempura flake wrapped with white seaweed




Thursday, March 28, 2013

Soy and Sake

47 7th Ave S, New York, NY 10014
website


Roast Pork Bun
Veggie roast pork in steamed rice bun



Avocado Salad
Mixed greens, tomatoes, fresh avocado with ginger dressing



Mala Curry Chicken
Soy chicken & potatoes simmered in spicy coconut curry sauce served with a side of steamed vegetables








Friday, March 15, 2013

Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House

1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020
website
overpriced average garden-variety dishes
(note: did not try steak dishes)

Valentin's Promotion Dinner -- held in one of the private dining rooms







Appetizers:

Crab Cake with Cajun Lobster Sauce


Shrimp Cocktail (my favorite bite of the night: the shrimp with horseradish)


Tuna Tartare




Entree: Sesame Seared Tuna with Soy Ginger Glaze & Wasabi Cream
(sushi-grade tuna that was supposed to be lightly seared -- I ordered it rare. There should have been more of both sauces, and what's with all that rice?)


Sides: (family style)
Lobster Macaroni & Cheese
Potatoes with Bacon
Broccoli (not shown)


Desserts: (family style)

Chocolate Mousse


Lemon Cake


Warm Banana Bread Pudding


Berries


Vegan Desserts



Thursday, March 14, 2013

Lenny's

1 Penn Plz, New York, NY 10119
website

H1 Homestyle Combo
Fresh oven roasted turkey with stuffing, cranberry sauce and turkey gravy

Happy Pi Day!










Monday, March 11, 2013

Jun Lung Chinese & Japanese Restaurant

180 Franklin Turnpike, Mahwah, NJ 07430
website

Seaweed Salad



Spicy Girl
Shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, white tuna, avocado & tobiko with soy bean paper

Eel Avocado Roll




Sunday, March 10, 2013

Dulce de Leche Bakery

6606 Bergenline Avenue, West New York, NJ 07093
website






Madison Bar & Grill

1316 Washington Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030
website
Decatur Street Grouper Bites
Cajun Tartar Sauce




Crab Cakes
Micro Greens, Ginger Dressing




Lobster 07030
Avocado, tomato, bacon, arugula, honey mustard vinaigrette, New England style roll, french fries




Polynesian Club
Blackened Ahi tuna, bok choy slaw, mango pineapple salsa, toasted brioche, sweet potato fries, curry-lime dipping sauce


Saturday, March 9, 2013

Georgetown Cupcake

111 Mercer Street, New York, NY 10012
website

(clockwise from top left)


Chocolate3 (cubed) -- [ did not taste ]
Valrhona chocolate cupcake with a rich Callebaut chocolate ganache icing topped with french chocolate sprinkles and a pink fondant flower

Chocolate Mint Crunch -- [ did not taste ]
Valrhona chocolate cupcake baked with mint cookie pieces, topped with mint-infused whipped Callebaut chocolate frosting and mint cookie crumble

Chocolate2 (squared) -- [ tried previously ]
Valrhona chocolate cupcake with a whipped Callebaut chocolate frosting topped with a fondant flower

Mint Cookies & Creme -- [ my choice ]
Madagascar bourbon vanilla cupcake baked with oreo crumbles topped with a mint oreo crumble infused buttercream frosting



Rosemary's

18 Greenwich Avenue, New York, NY 10011
Nero D'Avola, 2008, Feudo Disisa
Fruit dominant, medium bodied, slight tannin - Sicilia


Focacce: Rosemary's Focaccia
rosemary, maldon salt

Salumi Misti:
Prosciutto di Parma
Soppressata
Coppa Cota
Mortadella
Testa
Lardo



Weekly Special: Insalata di Bosco
Tuscan kale, shaved, apples, pickled beech mushrooms, walnuts, caciocavallo



Weekly Special: Scottaditti Di Agnello
Grilled lamb chops, butternut squash puree, broccoli rabe, butternut squash chips, roasted garlic lamb jus


Pasta: Orecchiette
Fresh homemade pasta, braised greens, homemade sausage




Carpano, Antica Formula Vermouth + Tiramisu