NYC Tastes

To celebrate our wedding anniversary we picked The Grill this year; the old Four Seasons spot located inside the iconic Seagram's Building.  The lounge looks very similar to what it used to with a square shaped bar, big windows overlooking 52nd Street and Richard Lippold's gorgeous but slightly terrifying wire sculpture hanging from center ceiling.   It was quite full with the after work crowd so when Mr. T was announced by the hostess (yes they do this type of thing here) we decided to head to the table for an apertif instead.   Bread Service- grilled Sourdough, Parker House Roll & Pretzel Stick with herb butter.  I'm a little obsessed with great butter and this was definitely up there in flavor; smooth and creamy with a nice balance of chive and garlic.   The Pasta a la Presse~ a dish unknown to both of us before this dinner.  The server brings over a bowl of pheasant, duck and chicken to show the table.  It...

It's been years since I dined at Colicchio and Sons.  I swing by the bar up front for a quick drink once in a while but an actual fine dining experience in the back is usually reserved for a special occasion; like a good friends blow out birthday meal.  There were many so many courses here's just a quick run down of the food: Hamachi Crudo with Citrus, Celery & Pistachios Charred Octopus with Citrus, Caramelized Endive & Chorizo Vinaigrette Beef Tartare with Jicima & Smoked Mayonnaise Campanelle with Ramps, Morel Mushrooms & English Peas  Halibut with Hearts of Palm, Fava Beans & Preserved Lemons Toasted Marshmallow, Olive Oil and Coffee Ice Cream The standouts of the meal were definitely the fresh, spring flavors in the Campanelle and the soft, fragrant lemon essence in the Halibut.  However nothing else truly stood out for a restaurant of such high caliber.  Our service was ...