16 – Jean Georges

Posted in New York by Mary Lynne Kupchella

Sadly I ended up sick in the middle of this meal after battling a migraine and did not make it to dessert. The evening is consequently a bit of a blur but from what I remember this summer menu was lovely.

Caviar, buttermilk-chive panna cotta and tomato coulis

Madai sashimi, summer radish and nasturtium vinaigrette

Charred corn ravioli, cherry tomato salad and basil fondue

Black sea bass, purple potato butter and charred poblano peppers

Steamed summer squash and lobster, black truffle and lemon dressing

Fragrant spiced-lava lake lamb chop, cucumber yogurt and herbs

8Oct2016

NYC – 8/13/16 – Eataly Downtown

Posted in New York by Mary Lynne Kupchella

A lesson in why to never go anywhere on opening weekend. Despite what I had read, I found the layout to be completely confusing and I backtracked several times trying to find certain sections. Some of the space already felt beat up with scuff marks on the walls. And the size and design of the bathrooms was truly horrible.

I perhaps made poor menu choices, especially with the mystery crudo which was an insulting $2.80 per poorly cut piece.

pesce crudo

mozzarella classica with basil pesto

8Oct2016

NYC – 8/10/16 – Sushi Zo

Posted in New York by Mary Lynne Kupchella

There was no menu and I did not take notes so unfortunately 2 months later I can’t remember what most of these were aside from the somewhat obvious. NYC is becoming awash in omakase these days and it seems that many people I talk to feel passionate about one particular place, although often it seems to be just the latest opening. I’m not sure that Sushi Zo is my favorite although I can find nothing negative to say. The fish was impeccable and service flawless. Just minor points of personal preference, such as more varied beverage choices, elsewhere.