Definitely pass on price and quality! Bone-in rib eye steak charred to coal-like consistency, underseasoned crispy snapper, horribly peppery salad with no bacon flavor or smokiness.
Archive for the ‘Steak’ Category
Lucas
Posted in Steak, tagged astoria, rib eye, steakhouse on September 22, 2009| Leave a Comment »
L’Ecole
Posted in Baked Alaska, Dessert, Fish, French, Hanger Steak, Ingredients, Manhattan, Neighborhood, Salmon, Soho Dining, Steak, Type of Cuisine, tagged Baked Alaska, FCI, French, French Culinary Institute, Hanger Steak, L'Ecole, Passion Fruit, Salmon, Soho Dining on May 5, 2008| 2 Comments »
Overall CID rating 3.75 out of 5
Thumbs Up: value for the dollar, service
Thumbs Down: the trout
Recommendations: Try the $39.95 Five Course Prix-Fixe Menu for the best value. The menu does change often so check out the website for the latest L’Ecole has to offer.
“CID Highlight” – Passion Fruit Baked Alaska: CID Rating 4.5 out of 5
Omelette Norvegienne aux fruit de la passion
I have had baked alaska on several occassions but this by far is the tastiest interpretation I’ve had. The torched cream, frozen passion fruit filling and crust was perfectly layered for every satisfying bite.
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Momofuku Ssam Bar
Posted in East Village Dining, Hanger Steak, Ingredients, Korean, Manhattan, Neighborhood, Pork Belly, Type of Cuisine, tagged Korean, Momofuku, Pork Belly, Steamed Buns on February 12, 2008| 1 Comment »
After many battles and much hesitation, I found myself at the front door of Momofuku Ssam Bar last night. Countless negative reviews from my trusted friends that have been to the Momofuku Noodle Bar have kept me away. But the never ending praise for the Momofuku Ssam Bar from top notch critics and magazines kept me wondering, “Could there really be such a difference between two shops that are owned by the same chefs and have the same influence?” I’ve never been to the noodle bar and don’t plan on it. The opinions are unanimous and I don’t have the luxury of spending $$$ just to confirm for myself that a place is bad. As for Momofuku Ssam, I had to try it not just for myself but for my fellow cids that are always kicking themselves for trying a place for the hype. Let me save you the time and money by going myself. Yes, I am a bit sadistic.
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