Abe & Arthur's ring of warm sugar dusted doughnut holes deserves a high rating for both taste and presentation. Once the dessert is brought to the table, the diner is presented with options of just how to indulge..
1. dunk into bittersweet dark chocolate or
2. drizzle and/or inject with caramel and/or berry sauce.
Recommended for two-but not impossible for one to enjoy the sweet flavors of fried dough and its accompaniments.
The traditional Italian dish Linguine con Vongole has been redesigned-on a pie! Mario Batali embraces 5th ave and 8th street with the taste of baby clams doused in garlic and piled high on a fresh mozzarella pizza.
Avra Estiatorio takes great pride in allowing their diners to hand select their choice of freshly caught whole fish. Pick at your own risk- since the price is by the pound, make sure your eyes are not bigger than your stomach at that moment. The waiter then carries your selection over to the chef who delicately tends to your dinner over the grill, lightly dressing it with only the simplest flavors of butter, lemon and oregano. Although each filet is deboned, the plate comes complete with the head and tail. The genuine mediterranean experience was far from disappointing when the sweet but mild aroma of the white Lithrini or the "Greek Pride" took over the table within twenty five minutes of ordering (ends up being perfect timing to spread out the tastings of the homemade hummus and grilled calamari filled with goat cheese)
Cupping Room Cafe serves their cheesecake in a delicately molded bittersweet chocolate mug, topped with a layer of light chocolate mouse, white chocolate shavings and dribbles of syrup for accent. As if that's not enough flavor, when you break the shell of the cup, don't miss the paper thin layer of raspberry sitting all the way on the bottom.
Following Japanese tradition, Kobe Beef is set ablaze on a hot rock to sear the outside and keep the meat beyond rare. The proper term for the crunchy "chips" which lay on top is Elephant Garlic. The slices turn to an almost sweet flavor after engulfed in the fire. There presentation to this dish does not take away from the taste-assuming you are prepared for undercooked meat.
