Alder
Let me start this review by saying I love Wylie Dufresne. The meals I've had at WD-50 were some of the most creative, thoughtful and delicious dinners I've ever had the pleasure of enjoying. So when his newest restaurant Alder opened in the East Village I was incredibly excited to see what crazy concoctions he'd be rolling out of the kitchen. I grabbed my friend Christine and Mr. T and off we went. Unfortunately my experience at brunch is what I can only describe as a complete and utter failure. Let's begin with the Pizza Bagels. Have you ever had frozen Bagel Bites before? Then you already know exactly what this dish tastes like...spongy dough, grainy cheese and a strange flavor I can only describe as wet cardboard. The Pigs in a Blanket followed the same suit. The outer casing was cold and flavorless; the dots of sweet chili sauce comical since they were neither sweet nor spicy. Honestly this entire dish seemed to be more f...