Jill, Lenny and Brett are in the process of construction. They are renovating their kitchen and one of their bathrooms. Needless to say, their apartment is in quite a state. So they have been eating dinner here for the past week: Roasted BBQ chicken with rice and mixed greens; Meatballs and sauce, rigatoni, broccoli and garlic bread and last night was soy-scallion-honey broiled skirt steak with corn on the cob and Greek salad.
Tonight they are taking us out to dinner at Teddy's in Williamsburg. Next week they'll be back at our house again: Chicken cutlets, shrimp something, turkey burgers and rack of pork chops.
Very neighborly, very good friends!
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Friday, February 17, 2012
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Miranda and Fortunato Brothers
An evening in Brooklyn with friends. What could be better?
Michael and I went with Jill and Lenny to Miranda (http://www.mirandarestaurant.com/). The food is a mix of Latin and Italian. The decor is warm and woody. The wine list is plentiful. The fresh bread served tableside continuously is wonderful, with choices of foccacia, whole wheat and Tuscan. The service is good, no rushing, no screw-ups. We had called for a same-day reservation and they were able to accommodate us to within a half hour of our preferred time. The ONLY draw back: Their sangria was grosser than gross with mushy fruit, pits and some funky spice I could not place. Michael and I sent ours back and ordered a bottle of organic red Tempranillo instead.
For appetizers we shared: Market Green salad with spiced beets, ricotta salata, marinated mushrooms in a sherry vinaigrette; Grilled baby octopus salad with arugula, avocado, cucumber, pickled shallots and jalapenos; and a three cheese plate - Garrotxa which is a goat's milk cheese from Spain, Salva Cremasco which is a cow's milk cheese from Italy and Pecorino Ginepro which is a sheep's milk cheese from Italy. The plate comes with fig spread. Way yummy all around.
For dinner Jill had Medialuna - wild mushroom and ricotta half moons with white truffle oil (great). Lenny had Pappardelle with a ragu of mole-braised leg of lamb and parmigiano reggiano (yummy). Michael had Grilled Churrasco - Angus skirt steak with roasted carrots and fingerling potatoes with shallots and chimmichurri (very good). I had Arancini - which were supposed to be small rice balls with chorizo and spinach (yucky and no flavor). But the tomato fonduta (thick sauce) that they came on was really good.
We decided to have dessert at Fortunato Brothers on Manhattan Avenue. We parked, got a table for four and had a cat jump up on Michael's lap :) It was great. Cappucino, espresso, cannolis, lobster tails and chocolate gelato. Need I say more?!
Michael and I went with Jill and Lenny to Miranda (http://www.mirandarestaurant.com/). The food is a mix of Latin and Italian. The decor is warm and woody. The wine list is plentiful. The fresh bread served tableside continuously is wonderful, with choices of foccacia, whole wheat and Tuscan. The service is good, no rushing, no screw-ups. We had called for a same-day reservation and they were able to accommodate us to within a half hour of our preferred time. The ONLY draw back: Their sangria was grosser than gross with mushy fruit, pits and some funky spice I could not place. Michael and I sent ours back and ordered a bottle of organic red Tempranillo instead.
For appetizers we shared: Market Green salad with spiced beets, ricotta salata, marinated mushrooms in a sherry vinaigrette; Grilled baby octopus salad with arugula, avocado, cucumber, pickled shallots and jalapenos; and a three cheese plate - Garrotxa which is a goat's milk cheese from Spain, Salva Cremasco which is a cow's milk cheese from Italy and Pecorino Ginepro which is a sheep's milk cheese from Italy. The plate comes with fig spread. Way yummy all around.
For dinner Jill had Medialuna - wild mushroom and ricotta half moons with white truffle oil (great). Lenny had Pappardelle with a ragu of mole-braised leg of lamb and parmigiano reggiano (yummy). Michael had Grilled Churrasco - Angus skirt steak with roasted carrots and fingerling potatoes with shallots and chimmichurri (very good). I had Arancini - which were supposed to be small rice balls with chorizo and spinach (yucky and no flavor). But the tomato fonduta (thick sauce) that they came on was really good.
We decided to have dessert at Fortunato Brothers on Manhattan Avenue. We parked, got a table for four and had a cat jump up on Michael's lap :) It was great. Cappucino, espresso, cannolis, lobster tails and chocolate gelato. Need I say more?!
Friday, June 17, 2011
Teddy's
Last night Michael and I went to BQE Liquors (http://www.bqewineandliquors.com/) to buy an assortment of Father's Day gifts. The prices are very good and the selection is extensive. The owners and staff are knowledgeable about various liquors and wines and they are really helpful.
We are spending this Father's Day at Glenn and Eileen's with the Carbones, the Ochs' and the Creutz'. There will be five dads lounging around the pool, barbecuing, drinking and having fun!
After buying our gifts we decided to eat at Teddy's (http://www.teddyswilliamsburg.com/).
Lenny first brought us here a few years ago. It's a great bar with old tiled floors and a tin ceiling. Invariably they have live music and last night was one of the times. Michael had a Black and Tan and the BBQ chicken with rice and a side of fresh watermelon. I had Coors Light (surprise) and two of the specials: Fried vidalia onion rings and a salad of spinach, beets and goat cheese. All was yummy. We brought Jesse home a chicken quesadilla and when I woke up this morning it had disappeared from the fridge :)
Tonight it's dinner with Joe and Denise, Jill and Lenny and Tom and Monica at Tazzina (http://www.timesnewsweekly.com/news/2011-01-27/Local_News/Tazzina_Opens_With_Mediterranean_Flair.html). You can read a review here and I'll let you know how dinner goes in a day or so.
Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there and Thank you to the boys who have not become fathers yet!!!
We are spending this Father's Day at Glenn and Eileen's with the Carbones, the Ochs' and the Creutz'. There will be five dads lounging around the pool, barbecuing, drinking and having fun!
After buying our gifts we decided to eat at Teddy's (http://www.teddyswilliamsburg.com/).
Lenny first brought us here a few years ago. It's a great bar with old tiled floors and a tin ceiling. Invariably they have live music and last night was one of the times. Michael had a Black and Tan and the BBQ chicken with rice and a side of fresh watermelon. I had Coors Light (surprise) and two of the specials: Fried vidalia onion rings and a salad of spinach, beets and goat cheese. All was yummy. We brought Jesse home a chicken quesadilla and when I woke up this morning it had disappeared from the fridge :)
Tonight it's dinner with Joe and Denise, Jill and Lenny and Tom and Monica at Tazzina (http://www.timesnewsweekly.com/news/2011-01-27/Local_News/Tazzina_Opens_With_Mediterranean_Flair.html). You can read a review here and I'll let you know how dinner goes in a day or so.
Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there and Thank you to the boys who have not become fathers yet!!!
Monday, October 18, 2010
Counting/BBQ
Saturday night we went to The Counting Room on Berry Street with Dina and Dmitry. It's a very cool space with neat lighting and seating arrangements. We sat downstairs, where it was much quieter. There's a nice bar and additional seating too. We shared two bottles of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, a cheese and meat board (with really good mustard and dried figs). Dina and I shared a veggie sandwich and French onion soup without the soup (toasted bread, onions, cheese on a skillet-with a small glass of soup to pour over the top). Michael and Dmitry each had the Latin pork sandwich.
Afterwards we walked over to Brooklyn Bowl to show them what it's like, but the Tom Tom Club was playing and tickets were needed, so we didn't go in, however, we ran into Joe and Danny right outside. What a nice coincidence!
Later we drove to Aegean Cove on Steinway Street for Greek coffee and Greek yogurt and some other Greek dessert similar to zeppoles but with honey and cherry sauce. Yum!
Sunday night we went uptown to Dinosaur BBQ to meet Jill, Lenny, Brett, Karen, Patty and Vince (Jill's family). Jill had just walked 39 miles over the weekend for the Avon Breast Cancer Walk. She was tired but really happy and we were all hungry :) Wings are great. Beer is good. Service is marginal. New location, same deal.
Tonight is roasted chicken with garlic and green onion teriyaki with veggies on the side.
Can't decide on the rest of the week yet...
Afterwards we walked over to Brooklyn Bowl to show them what it's like, but the Tom Tom Club was playing and tickets were needed, so we didn't go in, however, we ran into Joe and Danny right outside. What a nice coincidence!
Later we drove to Aegean Cove on Steinway Street for Greek coffee and Greek yogurt and some other Greek dessert similar to zeppoles but with honey and cherry sauce. Yum!
Sunday night we went uptown to Dinosaur BBQ to meet Jill, Lenny, Brett, Karen, Patty and Vince (Jill's family). Jill had just walked 39 miles over the weekend for the Avon Breast Cancer Walk. She was tired but really happy and we were all hungry :) Wings are great. Beer is good. Service is marginal. New location, same deal.
Tonight is roasted chicken with garlic and green onion teriyaki with veggies on the side.
Can't decide on the rest of the week yet...
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Slacking Off!!!
Yes, I am! And I am sorry. We have been so busy with wakes and funeral, and graduations and birthdays and regular life-stuff that I haven't spent time at the desk typing.
Wednesday June 16 was the 2nd Annual Memorial Dinner for Lou Carbone at Verona Restaurant in Melville. Food is good, company is better, donations to cancer patients-the best!
Friday June 18 we went to Baci Abbracci in Williamsburg with Joe and Denise and Tom and Monica. Food was good, outdoor seating was better, company was the best!
Saturday June 19 we left the beach and spent the evening under the stars at Vin and Wendy's with Steve and Lori and had good food and good company!
Sunday, we spent Father's Day with Joe and Denise (and our boys were actually there for a few minutes)!!!
Monday, I wandered Chinatown looking for a knock-off Louis Vuitton belt for Jesse (no luck) and also discovered that Chatham Restaurant with THE BEST pork buns has lost their lease and are now closed. Total Bummer!
Last night we met the Wisners at La Bella Cucina (near Juniper Park) for Jill's birthday!! Food was okay, service sucked but the company was great!!
Tomorrow, Jesse is Graduating High School!!!! We are having lunch at Vincent's on Old Country Road afterwards. Then I am coming home to COLLAPSE!
Wednesday June 16 was the 2nd Annual Memorial Dinner for Lou Carbone at Verona Restaurant in Melville. Food is good, company is better, donations to cancer patients-the best!
Friday June 18 we went to Baci Abbracci in Williamsburg with Joe and Denise and Tom and Monica. Food was good, outdoor seating was better, company was the best!
Saturday June 19 we left the beach and spent the evening under the stars at Vin and Wendy's with Steve and Lori and had good food and good company!
Sunday, we spent Father's Day with Joe and Denise (and our boys were actually there for a few minutes)!!!
Monday, I wandered Chinatown looking for a knock-off Louis Vuitton belt for Jesse (no luck) and also discovered that Chatham Restaurant with THE BEST pork buns has lost their lease and are now closed. Total Bummer!
Last night we met the Wisners at La Bella Cucina (near Juniper Park) for Jill's birthday!! Food was okay, service sucked but the company was great!!
Tomorrow, Jesse is Graduating High School!!!! We are having lunch at Vincent's on Old Country Road afterwards. Then I am coming home to COLLAPSE!
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Oak and Oar
Busy and not so busy weekend.
Friday night there was a barbeque at the Little League fields. Turkey burgers, hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, devil dogs, etc...:)
Saturday, I wasn't ever sure what the weather was doing, so I napped most of the day (yippee! really!). In the evening, we went to Oak, Wine Bar and Cafe (www.oakwinebar.com) in Williamsburg with Jill and Lenny. We sat outside (fantastic) and had: Polenta with goat cheese and wild mushroom truffles, garlic shrimp, salad and butternut squash soup. Then we had: Gnocchi with gorgonzola and walnut cream sauce, seared scallops with orzo, oranges, grapefruit and arugula salad, drunken baby ribs with mashed potatoes. Ohara's Irish Red beer was really good, and so was the bottle of Chianti. For dessert we had: Tiramisu and I can't remember, but it was all GREAT and the service was great too. It was our second time there, first time with Joe and Denise.
Sunday we went to the beach for a few hours, quickly showered, sat in traffic and finally arrived in Patchogue for Sarah's dance recital, which was surprisingly really good (of course, Sarah was great, but I was referring to the other dances). Then we had dinner with Glenn and Eileen at The Oar (www.theoar.com) on the water in Patchogue. We had: Fried calamari and tuna tartare. There was schmutz floating in my wine glass, so they brought me another. For dinner we had: An Oar Burger, Swordfish, Tuna and Penne ala Vodka. Dessert was a hot brownie with vanilla ice cream and again, I can't remember the other one. I must be getting old....
Monday was a full day at the beach. Finally...relaxing with my toes in the sand...Dinner was egglant parm hero, veal parm hero and a pizza pie from Dani's. What could be better?
The best part of the weekend was sharing it with friends!
Today is a busy "Polikoff Home" day or should I say "Jan Day": Dry cleaners, post office, food shopping, laundry, make dinner (possibly, and this is a first for us, breakfast for dinner-blueberry buttermilk pancakes and Nodine's smokehouse bacon-I have been planning that for breakfast for so long, that I think I may just have to do it tonight).
Today is also Joe and Denise's baby boys 18th birthdays! All our love to Bobby, Ian and JoJo.
Till next time...
Friday night there was a barbeque at the Little League fields. Turkey burgers, hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, devil dogs, etc...:)
Saturday, I wasn't ever sure what the weather was doing, so I napped most of the day (yippee! really!). In the evening, we went to Oak, Wine Bar and Cafe (www.oakwinebar.com) in Williamsburg with Jill and Lenny. We sat outside (fantastic) and had: Polenta with goat cheese and wild mushroom truffles, garlic shrimp, salad and butternut squash soup. Then we had: Gnocchi with gorgonzola and walnut cream sauce, seared scallops with orzo, oranges, grapefruit and arugula salad, drunken baby ribs with mashed potatoes. Ohara's Irish Red beer was really good, and so was the bottle of Chianti. For dessert we had: Tiramisu and I can't remember, but it was all GREAT and the service was great too. It was our second time there, first time with Joe and Denise.
Sunday we went to the beach for a few hours, quickly showered, sat in traffic and finally arrived in Patchogue for Sarah's dance recital, which was surprisingly really good (of course, Sarah was great, but I was referring to the other dances). Then we had dinner with Glenn and Eileen at The Oar (www.theoar.com) on the water in Patchogue. We had: Fried calamari and tuna tartare. There was schmutz floating in my wine glass, so they brought me another. For dinner we had: An Oar Burger, Swordfish, Tuna and Penne ala Vodka. Dessert was a hot brownie with vanilla ice cream and again, I can't remember the other one. I must be getting old....
Monday was a full day at the beach. Finally...relaxing with my toes in the sand...Dinner was egglant parm hero, veal parm hero and a pizza pie from Dani's. What could be better?
The best part of the weekend was sharing it with friends!
Today is a busy "Polikoff Home" day or should I say "Jan Day": Dry cleaners, post office, food shopping, laundry, make dinner (possibly, and this is a first for us, breakfast for dinner-blueberry buttermilk pancakes and Nodine's smokehouse bacon-I have been planning that for breakfast for so long, that I think I may just have to do it tonight).
Today is also Joe and Denise's baby boys 18th birthdays! All our love to Bobby, Ian and JoJo.
Till next time...
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Oak Wine Bar & Cafe
Last night, after Joe and Denise scoured Williamsburgh for reservations, we ended up at Oak Wine Bar & Cafe (http://www.oakwinebar.com).
Initially we sat inside, it's a small warm-looking front dining room. But Michael noticed a large umbrella outside in the back and beckoned Denise and I to check it out.
It's a small outside patio, sandwiched between other homes and backyards -complete with bathroom windows facing the tables :).
And we loved it! There were blankets on the back of each chair (which Denise and I put across our laps) and a very large heater (which we positioned closest to our table), all under a large umbrella.
The waiter plugged in an ipod and speaker just near our table which played jazz-fusion-new age music softly in the background. Kevin, one of the owners, was extremely solicitous concerning our wine selection. He brought glasses and four bottles of wine and had us taste them all and choose the bottle we wanted for dinner. Exemplary service! Which we truly appreciated.
Dinner consists of small or large plates. We are crazy about ordering several appetizers and passing on dinner, or just ordering one or two dinners to share. And that's what we did:
Soup of the Day was Shrimp Bisque (which had a carrot-sweetness) that was great! Followed by:
Bocconcini with Olives; Queso Fundido-Mini cheese fondue (Denise cannot get enough cheese-which is not a bad thing); Garlic Shrimp (wow); Crostini alla Romana (with mozzerella, prosciutto and sage); Seared scallops with chorizo and caramelized fennel (wow); and the Baked pear, goat cheese and spinach salad. All were terrific!
Dinner was two large plates: Spinach gnocchi with Gorgonzola and walnut cream sauce (wow) and Baked polenta with mushroom truffle cream and arugula (wow again).
We can honestly say everything was really good. Ambiance, service, food and wine. What more could you want? Okay, good company!! And we had that too :)
Denise wanted coffee (cappuccino) and dessert, so we ordered their Tiramisu, that comes in a tall glass and which you pour a small cup of espresso over to soften the lady fingers and combine the mascarpone and espresso ice cream (that was wow too).
However, the evening was not over yet, Joe wanted to take Michael to a special place for coffee (The Blue Bottle) also in Williamsburgh. So we hunted around for that, then hunted around for a parking spot, then discovered that the place closes at 8pm (which we all decided was not in their best interest for business). And then we drove home.
A fun, yummy evening. Thanks Denise for texting me while I was napping and making the suggestion for dinner, and thanks Joe for finding our new restaurant!
Initially we sat inside, it's a small warm-looking front dining room. But Michael noticed a large umbrella outside in the back and beckoned Denise and I to check it out.
It's a small outside patio, sandwiched between other homes and backyards -complete with bathroom windows facing the tables :).
And we loved it! There were blankets on the back of each chair (which Denise and I put across our laps) and a very large heater (which we positioned closest to our table), all under a large umbrella.
The waiter plugged in an ipod and speaker just near our table which played jazz-fusion-new age music softly in the background. Kevin, one of the owners, was extremely solicitous concerning our wine selection. He brought glasses and four bottles of wine and had us taste them all and choose the bottle we wanted for dinner. Exemplary service! Which we truly appreciated.
Dinner consists of small or large plates. We are crazy about ordering several appetizers and passing on dinner, or just ordering one or two dinners to share. And that's what we did:
Soup of the Day was Shrimp Bisque (which had a carrot-sweetness) that was great! Followed by:
Bocconcini with Olives; Queso Fundido-Mini cheese fondue (Denise cannot get enough cheese-which is not a bad thing); Garlic Shrimp (wow); Crostini alla Romana (with mozzerella, prosciutto and sage); Seared scallops with chorizo and caramelized fennel (wow); and the Baked pear, goat cheese and spinach salad. All were terrific!
Dinner was two large plates: Spinach gnocchi with Gorgonzola and walnut cream sauce (wow) and Baked polenta with mushroom truffle cream and arugula (wow again).
We can honestly say everything was really good. Ambiance, service, food and wine. What more could you want? Okay, good company!! And we had that too :)
Denise wanted coffee (cappuccino) and dessert, so we ordered their Tiramisu, that comes in a tall glass and which you pour a small cup of espresso over to soften the lady fingers and combine the mascarpone and espresso ice cream (that was wow too).
However, the evening was not over yet, Joe wanted to take Michael to a special place for coffee (The Blue Bottle) also in Williamsburgh. So we hunted around for that, then hunted around for a parking spot, then discovered that the place closes at 8pm (which we all decided was not in their best interest for business). And then we drove home.
A fun, yummy evening. Thanks Denise for texting me while I was napping and making the suggestion for dinner, and thanks Joe for finding our new restaurant!
Monday, February 15, 2010
The Weekend
Friday night was Pizza Night. Michael brought home a pie and salad from Dani's (our VERY favorite pizza in Queens).
Saturday we went to My Moon again with Dina and Dmitry. It was just as good as last time. And they had NO TURKISH WINE, just as last time. Very odd for a Turkish influenced restaurant... In any case, their Turkish coffee is good (we did not have dessert last time) and the flan was good as well. Next time we'll have to try their baklava. Appetizers were just as good and the main courses were also (I did not order one, nor did I have soup). Maybe I was saving myself for Jill and Lenny's later.
Where we went about 10pm for drinks with a bunch of Forest Hills friends. Didn't make it to our apartment (5 floors up) 'till after 1am.
Sunday was Valentine's Day and yes we went to Fairway in Red Hook. It is the quintessential market in the city! However, before food shopping we ate breakfast (brunch) at EGG in Williamsburg. I had the Eggs Rothko (with kale and tomato on the side) VERY YUMMY! And Michael had Chorizo and Eggs (maybe he'll try something else next time), but he didn't complain :)
Jesse is on vacation (again) for 1 week. This time it's Mid Winter Recess, so I may not be cooking as much this coming week, but that always leaves room for experimentation, as I just purchased a hand cranked past machine ($39 at Bed, Bath and Beyond)...Will keep you informed on the progress of home made pasta!
Tomorrow night we are going back to FINO (http://www.finowinetapas.com/) in Bayside where we have been before with Kim and Andy and George and Joanne. This time we are going with Denise and Joe and Penny and Joe. It is a great place with an extensive wine list, wonderful tapas and good service. Full review later in the week.
Have fun in the snow that's coming, again :)
Saturday we went to My Moon again with Dina and Dmitry. It was just as good as last time. And they had NO TURKISH WINE, just as last time. Very odd for a Turkish influenced restaurant... In any case, their Turkish coffee is good (we did not have dessert last time) and the flan was good as well. Next time we'll have to try their baklava. Appetizers were just as good and the main courses were also (I did not order one, nor did I have soup). Maybe I was saving myself for Jill and Lenny's later.
Where we went about 10pm for drinks with a bunch of Forest Hills friends. Didn't make it to our apartment (5 floors up) 'till after 1am.
Sunday was Valentine's Day and yes we went to Fairway in Red Hook. It is the quintessential market in the city! However, before food shopping we ate breakfast (brunch) at EGG in Williamsburg. I had the Eggs Rothko (with kale and tomato on the side) VERY YUMMY! And Michael had Chorizo and Eggs (maybe he'll try something else next time), but he didn't complain :)
Jesse is on vacation (again) for 1 week. This time it's Mid Winter Recess, so I may not be cooking as much this coming week, but that always leaves room for experimentation, as I just purchased a hand cranked past machine ($39 at Bed, Bath and Beyond)...Will keep you informed on the progress of home made pasta!
Tomorrow night we are going back to FINO (http://www.finowinetapas.com/) in Bayside where we have been before with Kim and Andy and George and Joanne. This time we are going with Denise and Joe and Penny and Joe. It is a great place with an extensive wine list, wonderful tapas and good service. Full review later in the week.
Have fun in the snow that's coming, again :)
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Did you see the Moon last night?
It was the closest to the earth it will be this year...additionally....we ate at My Moon last night too.
My Moon is my new favorite spot in Williamsburg. There was absolutely nothing negative to say about it, except that we had to eventually stop eating and leave.
Michael and I went there with our very good friends Jill , Lenny, and Judy.
I ordered all the appetizers (because I don't usually order an entree). We had: Shepherd salad (chopped cucs, tomatoes, red onion and parsley-we added feta. Tuna tartare (odd for a Turkish restaurant I will agree, but delicious all the same), it came piled on avocado and home made potato chips on the side. Steamed artichoke (as Lenny says "It might choke Artie but it won't choke Stymie") with beurre blanc on the side to dip (way yummy). Mixed olives, Humus, Caciki (Turkish tszatziki), Giant fava beans with tomato (my favorite) and phyllo wrapped around feta.
Dinner....was: Grilled salmon, chicken fricasse, braised pork belly and iskander kabob (beef and lamb). Everything was shared, everything was great.
The service was good, waiter (Sergio) was very friendly and knowledgeable (except they ran out of Turkish wine...strange).
The space is AMAZING and AWESOME. High ceilings, mixed media art work (for sale), wood tables, wood floors, brick walls, candle light, beautiful bar along the back wall, curved banquet seating made from reclaimed ship steel (including rivets). (Cool restrooms as well).
I CANNOT wait to go back.
They have the most beautiful outdoor seating area. CANNOT wait for the 1st of June (Judy's idea to go back and grab a table outside).
mymoonnyc.com
check it out.
xo
My Moon is my new favorite spot in Williamsburg. There was absolutely nothing negative to say about it, except that we had to eventually stop eating and leave.
Michael and I went there with our very good friends Jill , Lenny, and Judy.
I ordered all the appetizers (because I don't usually order an entree). We had: Shepherd salad (chopped cucs, tomatoes, red onion and parsley-we added feta. Tuna tartare (odd for a Turkish restaurant I will agree, but delicious all the same), it came piled on avocado and home made potato chips on the side. Steamed artichoke (as Lenny says "It might choke Artie but it won't choke Stymie") with beurre blanc on the side to dip (way yummy). Mixed olives, Humus, Caciki (Turkish tszatziki), Giant fava beans with tomato (my favorite) and phyllo wrapped around feta.
Dinner....was: Grilled salmon, chicken fricasse, braised pork belly and iskander kabob (beef and lamb). Everything was shared, everything was great.
The service was good, waiter (Sergio) was very friendly and knowledgeable (except they ran out of Turkish wine...strange).
The space is AMAZING and AWESOME. High ceilings, mixed media art work (for sale), wood tables, wood floors, brick walls, candle light, beautiful bar along the back wall, curved banquet seating made from reclaimed ship steel (including rivets). (Cool restrooms as well).
I CANNOT wait to go back.
They have the most beautiful outdoor seating area. CANNOT wait for the 1st of June (Judy's idea to go back and grab a table outside).
mymoonnyc.com
check it out.
xo
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