There are great restaurants and great dishes. Sometimes they don’t always go hand in hand and a little suggestion is needed! So for the monthly roundup these are great dishes to try if you find yourself at one of these restaurants or even in the area!
Boqueria
Flatiron
Try the creamy croquettes of mushroom and chicken ($12) and the mahon cheese and house made chorizo fondue ($12). Then finish the meal off with the Churros con Chocolate $7
Bill’s Bar and Burger
Meatpacking District
Definitely choose the Fat Cat burger, a juicy burger with carmelized onions and American cheese served on an English muffin. Skip the so-so fries and instead indulge in a heavenly Oreo milkshake!
Sakagura
Midtown East
Emerge from a midtown office building lobby into an authentic Japanese hideaway. Try the Oyako Don, organic chicken & eggs, and onion served atop a rice which includes a bowl of hot or cold soba. Or order the tempura soba with comes with a heaping plate of crispy tempura vegetables and shrimp and a bowl of hot or cold soba. A lunch steal at only $11.
Accademia di Vino
Upper East Side
Some things on the menu are simply fair but if you do find yourself at this upper east side vinoteca you must have the Robiola, Black Truffle Pate, Pecorino Tartufato ($19). It’s paper thin and decadent!
Flex Mussels
Upper East Side
Yes, yes the mussels are wonderful, but you simply won’t believe how good a seafood place does doughnuts. You must try the salted caramel doughnuts, they are simply amazing!
Commerce
West Village
First of all the bread basket here is enough of a reason to keep coming back! It has over 5 different types including homemade soft pretzels, olive bread, cheese foccacia, etc. Also try the whole Roasted Chicken for two w/ foie gras bread stuffing & potato mousseline ($29pp). It’s the perfect roast chicken infused with herbs and perfectly cooked. The Fettuccini w/ one hour tomato sauce & house made ricotta ($24) is also simple and delicious.
L’artusi
West Village
Absoultely loved the Farfelle with duck ragu ($19). It’s hearty and bursting with flavor. The grilled quail, sweet potatoes, pancetta andsage is also a great bet ($15).
Joseph Leonard
West Village
I just simply adore this place. They seem to do everything right. Start with the Soggy toast oyster mushrooms, pan sauces and a poached egg. Then try the Crispy braised pork hock with arugula.
Scarpetta
What to Eat Now: June
There are great restaurants and great dishes. Sometimes they don’t always go hand in hand and a little suggestion is needed! So for the monthly roundup these are great dishes to try if you find yourself at one of these restaurants or even in the area!
DBGB
East Village
For brunch try the Vermont which is a smoked pork and cheddar link accompanied with an incredibly crunchy and rich hash brown.
ABC Kitchen
ABC Kitchen
Flatiron
The pea salad with parmesan is wonderfully fresh and tasty. Try either the Artic Char with romanesco cauliflower or the Catham Cod with asapargus and a citrus emulsion.
Casa Mono
Gramercy
Start the meal off with the ensalada mono, a fresh mix of frisee and crunchy marcona almonds topped off with generous slices of delicious manchego cheese. The quail with cranberries and the duck breast with asapargus are both nice dishes.
Ardesia Wine Bar
Ardesia
Hells Kitchen
At this fabulous wine bar try the pastrami sandwich and an assortment of their delicious cheeses.
Marea
Midtown West
Grilled octopus antipasti is adorned in a magnificent sauce and the Alaskan halibut is perfectly cooked.
Má Pêche
Midtown West
You must try the fried cauliflower that is crispy and in a flavorful fish sauce. If you are feeling adventurous the wild burgundy snails, with pork sausage, garlic and tarragon is delicious and bursting with flavors.
Wajima
Upper East Side
Try the hearty lunch special for only $11 that comes with a bowl of tender hot udon soup and a bowl of thinly sliced marinated beef. The flavors and broths are terrific and the udon a perfect texture.
Barbuto
West Village
Start the meal off fresh with the Bruschetta with ricotta and herbs and the salad of shaved vegetables. Both are delightfully spring and bursting with fresh flavours. For an entrée try the gnocchi with baby carrots and snap peas or the marinated swordfish.