New York Eateries April 2022: Where To Go

Edible enlightenment from our eatery specialists and colleagues Monie Begley, Richard Nalley and Randall Lane, in addition to brothers Bob, Kip and Tim.

1 West 67th St. (212-787-8767)

This former Particular nonetheless is. The Howard Chandler Christy murals are as sturdy as ever, and the Italian delicacies is equally fulsome. A spaghetti particular with sun-dried tomatoes and a Parmesan sauce is a tangy lead-in for the pollo arrosto with Swiss chard and Calabrian peppers. The venison is extraordinarily tender. The flourless chocolate mousse cake with caramelized hazelnuts is the proper finale to your night. The maître d’ runs a good ship, and the service is great.

14 Christopher St. (646-756-4145)

Wanting on the decor and tasting the French fare right here and at massive brother Boucherie West Village (99 Seventh Avenue South), you could possibly simply fake you’re in Paris. Every thing from grilled octopus to lamb chops to steak tartare to pates aux fruits de mer are first-rate. Sides corresponding to creamed spinach and ratatouille are additionally scrumptious. The little lemon meringue tart is tasty, however the dense chocolate tart (assume creamy chocolate caramel fudge) is divine. Have one or two of the home cocktail, La Vie en Rose, and also you’ll be a really blissful, mellow camper.

155 East 84th St. (646-838-5102)

Veterans Peter Philis and Paul Modica have created the proper antidote to pandemic lockdowns and isolation: a restaurant dedicated to consolation meals and some classics, with dishes from recollections of childhood which can be drawn from Grandma’s and Mom’s recipes. Begin by sharing an order of rice balls with a piquant tomato sauce, and the fried cauliflower with dreamy shallot sauce. The hen pot pie is creamy, full of meat and greens and topped with golden pastry. Quick ribs are in a darkish, wealthy sauce and served on a mound of mashed potatoes. A slice of meatloaf is roofed in mushroom gravy. There are tremendous sides of large-leaf creamed spinach, mac and cheese and roasted corn off the cob. Don’t go away with out tasting the ethereal Girl M mille crepe cake, the wealthy chocolate cake or the apple walnut bitter cream pie. The setting is cozy, and the service welcoming—identical to house.

115 Broadway, between Cedar and Thames streets (212-964-0939)

A really protected guess for an excellent meal within the Monetary District. The monumental Mosler Protected doorways from 1904 make a placing entrance to this reworked financial institution vault. The menu, although restricted, is an efficient mix of pastas, salads, burgers, steak and fish. For those who’re lower than the hearty beef and Guinness pie, strive the chilled tuna and soba noodle salad or the basic Cobb salad. Save room for the sticky toffee pudding, which is as wealthy in energy because the place as soon as was in gold bars. Service is environment friendly and unobtrusive.

73 Thompson St., between Spring and Broome streets (212-925-1613)

This 19-seat omakase restaurant in SoHo serves up some excellent Japanese classics. The chawan mushi (steamed egg custard) with lobster and the tsukemono (assorted pickled greens) are a fantastic begin to the meal. The succulent sashimi is classy, and the accompanying broth with a inexperienced vegetable is an excellent complement. Have a carafe of cowboy yamahai to go along with your meal, cleanse your palate with a small bowl of sake sorbet and also you’ll really feel fortunately replete.

19 East 69th St. (212-794-6419)

One other piece of Paris in New York. Tuna tartare with wasabi dressing is accompanied by the tangiest and tastiest pickled ginger ever encountered. The frisée aux lardons is a meal in itself. The roasted tiger shrimp with fennel and pastis sauce is sensational, and the chilly poached salmon is a rave. Ditto the crème brûlée and the chocolate mousse. Service is pleasant and environment friendly. We’ll be again.

99 Financial institution St., simply off Greenwich St. (212-597-9099)

A comfy nook house within the West Village. Celery root soup with toasted almond and celery relish is luscious, and the hamachi crudo with pomelo French dressing and the delicata and apple salad dressed with a beautiful inexperienced goddess doesn’t disappoint. The grilled Angus strip with sauce Diane, crispy onion rings and a hash of Brussels sprouts and sunchokes is a house run. Rooster ravioli with broccoli rabe and olives are plump and engaging. The roasted tilefish is completely complemented with shimeji mushrooms, bok choy and blood orange miso butter. The desserts, whereas good, aren’t in the identical league because the programs that precede them.

19 East twenty sixth St. (212-265-5959)

This high-ceilinged house with rustic barnlike touches on the north finish of Madison Sq. is a pleasure to dine in, not just for the meals but additionally for the truth that you’ll be able to converse with out shouting. The butternut squash, leek and apple soup is ideal on a blustery evening, and also you’ll inhale the mushroom toast with Parmesan and watercress. The sliced New York strip steak with grilled prawn, bacon and a delicious cheese tater tot and spinach salad is as tasty because it sounds. The seared branzino filet with braised endive, fingerling potatoes and charred bell peppers can also be scrumptious. Save room for the rum butterscotch bread pudding and the apple cider doughnuts with a caramel dipping sauce. The proper finish to a beautiful meal.