NYC Foodie2012-05-18T05:43:34ZJosh BeckermanCopyright 2012, Josh BeckermanSPHPBLOGNYC FOODIE QUICK BITE: MISS LILY'S I stopped by a few weeks ago to see what all the hype was about. And yes, it is sceney, with very good looking people around. In fact, Jude Law was at a back table with a bevy of pretty young things the night I dined. Beyond the pretty people though, there is some terrific Jamaican cuisine being served up.
Cod fish fritters ($9), served with a curry dipping sauce were delightful
Jerk grilled corn ($5), with toasted coconut is awesome.
Lobster tacos had a great tangy flavor to them.
That staple jerk chicken ($19), slow cooked and grilled, and served with a marinated cucumber salad, was dandy. I mean, I've been to Jamaica, and the best jerk chicken I've had comes from those street grills in Montego Bay, but this did my body good on Houston St.
Curry goat ($23), pasture raised goat, Jamaican curry, and Irish potatoes, was a pleasure to consume. A fine dish with great flavor.
Miss Lily's is a fun joint, with fine Jamaican fare, and a true welcome addition to the downtown scene. As their website states, "In short, Miss Lily's is an island vacation in the middle of a busy city." My type of vacay.
Miss Lily's 132 W. Houston St. (and Sullivan St.) New York, NY 10012 646-588-5375 www.misslilysnyc.com
]]>http://www.nycfoodie.com/index.php?entry=entry120517-1406552012-05-17T00:00:00Z2012-05-17T00:00:00ZNYC FOODIE QUICK BITE: BPG The cuisine at BPG is described as "global fusion", and I enjoyed every dish sent out.
Smoked scallop lobster bisque ($12), was perfect. Lumps of fresh and sweet lobster; delicious.
Crispy fish tacos ($12), with Napa cabbage slaw, was excellent. Perfectly tender fish, great flavor, great texture.
Fried calamari ($12), served with a tamarind sauce, were on the sweeter side.
Risotto balls were fabulous.
Churrasco filet mignon ($29), served with sauteed potatoes, mushrooms, and a chimichurri sauce, was a steak lovers dream.
Sauteed halibut ($29), with risotto of Spring vegetables and clam chowder sauce was wonderful.
New York City is truly Magical. There are hidden gems throughout, and you never know where or when you might happen upon one.
BPG 120 Greenwich St. (and Albany St.) New York, NY 10006 212-571-1700 www.bpgnyc.com
]]>http://www.nycfoodie.com/index.php?entry=entry120515-1317422012-05-15T00:00:00Z2012-05-15T00:00:00ZNYC FOODIE LUNCH OF THE WEEK: IL BAMBINO If it is nice out, you can take a seat in their pleasant backyard and then order the baby string beans ($9). I would have to say the best string bean dish I've ever had. Topped with toasted bread, shaved parmesan, and a truffle vinaigrette, they are to die for.
Truffled egg salad and speck crostini ($6.50), is an orgasm waiting to happen. Order it.
A panini of cappa ham ($11), bbq creamed onions, piquillo peppers, pecorino, and spicy mayo, is sweet, spicy, and absolutely wonderful. Panini perfection.
You may as well end with a panna cotta served with chocolate frosted flakes, and you can thank me later.
Il Bambino 34-08 31st Ave Astoria, NY 11106 718-626-0087 www.ilbambinonyc.com]]>http://www.nycfoodie.com/index.php?entry=entry120514-1305552012-05-14T00:00:00Z2012-05-14T00:00:00ZNYC FOODIE QUICK BITE: TALDE An appetizer of Pretzel Pork & Chive Dumplings with a spicy mustard ($8), could be the best potstickers I've had. Truly ingenious. I wish they would sell these babies in the frozen section of my local supermarket. Order them.
Saigon Crepes ($12), smoked shrimp, Chinese bacon, and mint, were delicious.
Crispy Oyster & Bacon Pad Thai ($16) is truly awesome! The crispy oysters and bacon take this pad thai to a whole other level. I loved it.
Black Pepper Short Ribs ($26), with pickled red onions and puffed rice, is succulent, tender, flavorul, and splendid!
End with Talde's version of the Filipino dessert Halo-halo, it is fun and fantastic! The addition of Captain Crunch will make you feel like a kid again.
Talde is another reason Brooklyn rocks!
Talde 369 7th Avenue Park Slope, Brooklyn NY 11215 347-916-0031 www.taldebrooklyn.com ]]>http://www.nycfoodie.com/index.php?entry=entry120508-1354492012-05-08T00:00:00Z2012-05-08T00:00:00ZNYC FOODIE SUPPER CLUB OF THE WEEK: NY BITE CLUB
www.nybiteclub.com]]>http://www.nycfoodie.com/index.php?entry=entry120507-1410002012-05-07T00:00:00Z2012-05-07T00:00:00ZTABLE (SEAT) FOR ONE: ATERA Snacks
Courses
Yogurt: nuts, freeze-dried fruit, beet
Diver Scallops: citrus, gin botanicals
Fluke: barbequed onion, coriander, fennel seed
Squid: cured pork fat, squid broth
Dried Beet: trout roe, crustacean sauce
Soft-Shell Crab: brown butter
Skate: beef tendon, greens, chicken bouillon
Squab: pickled wild onion
Lamb Collar: root beer, hickory nuts
Dessert Rock
Parsley Root Split: banana ice cream, meringue
Oak: wintergreen, brown butter
So there you have it. The food porn. To describe in detail every dish, well, I think it's something you need to experience for yourself. It's an adventure. Looking back on the meal, it makes me want to go back. I want my taste buds to relive those ingenious flavor combinations. Did my buds love every flavor? Maybe not. But I was so happy they were introduced to a new world. A culinary world that is unique, that made me see and taste food differently. It was like being in a forest, and everything was coming to life, and everything was edible, everything was magical.
Atera 77 Worth St. (bet. Broadway and Church) New York, NY 10013 212-226-1444 www.ateranyc.com
]]>http://www.nycfoodie.com/index.php?entry=entry120502-1136512012-05-02T00:00:00Z2012-05-02T00:00:00ZTABLE FOR ONE: LUPE'S EAST L.A. KITCHEN
Lupe's East L.A. Kitchen 110 Sixth Ave. (and Watts St.) New York, NY 10013 212-966-1326 www.lupeskitchen.com ]]>http://www.nycfoodie.com/index.php?entry=entry120430-1425052012-04-30T00:00:00Z2012-04-30T00:00:00ZNYC FOODIE BRUNCH OF THE WEEK: BACK FORTY
Back Forty (East Village) 190 Avenue B (and 12th St.) New York, NY 10009 212-388-1990 www.backfortynyc.com
]]>http://www.nycfoodie.com/index.php?entry=entry120423-1855002012-04-24T00:00:00Z2012-04-24T00:00:00ZNYC FOODIE QUICK BITE: KORZO HAUS We started with a tasty and flavorful spicy Hungarian goulash ($13), slow-cooked paprika beef brisket stew, onions, peppers, and served with crispy rustic spatzle. This dish had just the right kick to it too.
And then was there very popular Korzo Burger. This burger seems to be very popular among foodies in the know. It is a unique style of burger because it is wrapped in langos-Hungarian fried bread. We got the original ($13), a fresh ground beef patty, apple smoked bacon, allgauer emmentaller cheese, mustard, and dill pickle. It was juicy and fantastic. The fried bread, adding another layer of texture. It's a great burger. The hulusky fries (potato spatzle) were fantastic too.
So for a unique culinary adventure, take a trip to East 7th street, and be comforted by some Middle European fare.
Korzo Haus 178 E. 7th St. ( bet. A and B) New York, NY 10009 212-780-0181 www.korzorestaurant.com
]]>http://www.nycfoodie.com/index.php?entry=entry120422-1333242012-04-22T00:00:00Z2012-04-22T00:00:00ZNYC FOODIE SPRING MENU OF THE WEEK: HARU SUSHI Kazan Chicken: Sautéed chicken breast with jalapeño peppers, spicy massaman curry and brown rice
Rock Shrimp Tempura: With spicy creamy sauce
*Tangerine Duck Salad: With crispy wontons and California greens
*Lemongrass Hot & Sour Soup: With shrimp and scallops
*Strawberry Fin Roll: Crunchy spicy yellowtail, jalapeño peppers and mango topped with scallops, wasabi tobiko and fresh strawberrie
