NYC Tastes

There's nothing I love better than a fabulous lunch deal and my recent trip to Jean George's Nougatine was one of the best I've experienced.  They offer a $32 prix fix menu which includes appetizer, entree and dessert.  I almost always start with their delicious Tuna Tartare but ordered the Shrimp Salad on a whim. I couldn't believe my eyes when the salad arrived.  It was the same   exact salad I was obsessed with at The Inn at Pound Ridge!  Those  beautiful plump shrimp, creamy slices of avocado and glorious black truffle champagne dressing.  I was the happiest girl in the world at that moment and my happiness only blossomed with my entree. Roasted Black Bass with sauteed herbs, crispy potatoes and a red-chili lime sauce that had a strong spicy kick.  If I ordered again I would request no cilantro but luckily it was an easy fix. For dessert the Jean George Warm Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.  You see these...

I had the pleasure of spending a fabulous day with my Mother-in-Law to be and her two sisters last week. They all came into the city to take me out for a day of pre-martial celebrations. We started out with some shopping at Bergdorf Goodman near the Plaza. This store has always been my favorite for its Christmas windows but I had never actually been inside! It was quite a spectacular place- too expensive for me but a fun place to walk around. After some serious shopping we walked over to our first food spot of the day Jean George Nougatine. Located at the front of the Jean George restaurant the space inside was light and airy. We got a seat right near the open kitchen which is always fun to enjoy all the hustle and bustle inside. To begin I started with the Yuzu Cocktail. Sparkling wine, yuzu juice and a hint of sage; this was basically a Bellini that walked on the sour side of life. There are two options at lunchtime the a la carte or prix fix. Most of the options I wa...