Cru Tasting, Short Rib, Whipped Ricotta, and Beignets. Will skip the whipped ricotta next time. It was too heavy and I kept expecting a meatball in this sweet course…
Posts Tagged ‘French’
Jean Georges (Nougatine)
Posted in Columbus Circle Dining, Dessert, Fish, French, Ingredients, Manhattan, Neighborhood, Passion Fruit, Skate, Type of Cuisine, tagged Calamari, Columbus Circle, French, Jean Georges, Nougatine, Passion Fruit, Skate, Trump Tower on July 1, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Overall CID rating 5 out of 5
Thumbs Up: Salt and Pepper Calamari
Thumbs Down: pricey, dress code
Recommendations:
“CID Highlight” – Salt and Pepper Calamari: CID Rating 5 out of 5
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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Artisanal
Posted in Creme Brulee, Dessert, French, Ingredients, Lamb Shank, Manhattan, Murray Hill Dining, Neighborhood, Type of Cuisine, tagged Artisanal, Cheese, French, Fromagerie, Lamb Shank on March 23, 2008| 1 Comment »
Overall CID rating 3 out of 5
Thumbs Up: cheese selection
Thumbs Down: extremely crowded and loud as the night progresses, value for the dollar
Recommendations: Go early or prepare to wait!
“CID Highlight” – The Fromagerie: CID rating 5 out of 5
I’m no expert when it comes to cheese and would love to take a class one day to teach me how to enjoy an ingredient that seems to plague (with its scent) and impress a mark (with the texture and flavors) deep in the hearts of many fellow cids. Even with my lack of knowledge, I know any shop that supplies such an array and variety of international cheeses must deserve a 5 out of 5 rating.
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Everyone's a Critic (in Disguise) 