Friday, October 28, 2011

Autumn has Arrived! Top 10 Dishes of the Season


It's official, we are in the full swing of the Fall season and I don't know about you, but I can feel it! The season officially ends on December 22nd, so grab these fall-favorite dishes before they fly South for the winter.

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(PHOTO) Roasted Beets with Pistachio Cream at Lupa (170 Thompson Street nr. Bleecker Street) This dish is pretty un-beat-able! Beets with the yumminess of pistachios on top. Thanks, Batali. Fall looks good on you.

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(PHOTO) Grapefruit Givre at Boulud Sud (20 West 64th Street nr. Broadway) Grapefruits are ripe for the pickin' beginning in October so this insanely creative dessert from Pastry chef Ghaya Oliveira is not only sweet, but sublimely seasonal. What's inside?  Oh, just some halvah crumbles and house-made loukoum that smells like roses. What's that on top?  Oh, just some cotton candy and black-and-white sesame tuile. Bon Appetit!

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(PHOTO) Seasonal Fruit Jam at Recipe (452 Amsterdam Ave. nr. 82nd Street) The seasonal fruit jam is a staple for brunch at this cozy hidden gem on the Upper West Side. Past week's flavors have included (insert) (insert) (insert) but this changes weekly. Talk about hyper-seasonal jam! Served with this crusty brioche bread that you will be asking the server to bring more of, for sure.

(PHOTO) Tafelspitz with Apple-Horseradish at Seasonal (132 West 58th Street nr. 6th Ave.) Perfectly prepared flat iron steak with Oxtail consomme with apple-horseradish, spinach, and Swiss potates Rosti. This Austrian restaurant lives up to it's name every season, but it seems this time of year, they give it a little something extra.

Pistachio Doughnut at Doughnut Plant (220 West 23rd Street nr. 7th Avenue) You might not consider a doughnut a dish, but over here at EE, doughnuts are a religion. Head to the Grand Street location or this larger location in Chelsea to feast on their seasonal deliciousness of a doughnut.





(PHOTO) Seasonal Mezze Plate at Candle Cafe (1307 Third Avenue nr. 79th Street) This chic vegan restaurant is basically made of vegetables and seasonal fare. The seasonal mezze platter with roasted cauliflower that is fresh as can be and peak-season fennel as a garnish is veggie-licious!

(PHOTO) Kale Salad at Northern Spy Food Company (511 East 12th Street nr. Avenue A) Kale is all the rage and it's in season from October to December! This salad is a seasonal standout with Shelburne chedder, almonds, pecorino, and two baked eggs. This is a must-try dish!

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Recent Recommendations from the Experts! 10/6/11


Thursday’s are for sharing!

Below are recent recommendations the EE team provided to the needy, hungry & thirsty that wrote in to us. Need a recommendation? Ask Eatery Expert
1.  Authentic Spanish tapas in the West Village– Tertulia (529 Hudson St. nr. Charles St.)


Chef Seamus Mullens brings big flavor on small plates to downtowners
2. Memorable meal for entertaining out-of-town guests – Perilla (9 Jones St. nr. W. 4th St.)


wEE recommend you order: Spicy Duck Meatballs with mint cavatelli, water spinach & quail egg.
3.  Family Dinner on the Upper East Side – Elio's (1621 2nd Ave. nr. 84th St.)


wEE recommend you order: Their veal parm!
4.  The Latest & Greatest in the West Village – Mas (La Grillade) (28 7th Ave. South nr. Leroy St.)


Modeled after a French farmhouse, you'll enjoy their seasonal plates year round.
5.  Great brunch menu below – Lyon Bouchon Moderne (118 Greenwich Ave. nr. Jane St.)


Choose from their extensive brunch menu with choices ranging from their barbecue pork on a potato bun or their scrambled eggs with black truffles, goat cheese and chives.
6. Breakfast meeting on the UWS – Momofuku Milk Bar (561 Columbus Ave.@ 87th St.)


Their famous crack pie! 
7.  Romantic date in Harlem – 67 Orange (2082 Frederick Douglass Blvd. nr 113th St.)


Hidden gem in Harlem! 
8. Impress a date in Tribeca – Silver Lining (75 Murray St. nr. W. Broadway)


Enjoy jazz and old fashion drinks all night long! 
9. Great lunch prix-fixe – Periyali (35 W. 29th St. nr. Sixth Ave.)


A great value, for $26 you can choose from an appetizer, main and then finish your meal off with a Greek dessert!
10.  Sunday night casual dinner – Celeste (502 Amsterdam Ave. nr. 84th St)


wEE recommend you order: Their artichoke and prosciutto pizza.