I love this place and I was one of the first 50 customers at their bar when they opened way back when. I continue to go and eat at the bar with a small plate and a half bottle of wine. Today I had the steak tartare and a half bottle of Sancerre. Delicious and the staff and atmosphere are very comforting in this troubling economy.
Please go and spend some money here with family and friends. Also a great place for a first date. Upstairs is wonderful for a private event or dinner party.
Marc and Pam are great!
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Mercer Kitchen
Hello and welcome back to you and myself after a long semester at school.
I finally was able to make a reservation and go to Mercer Kitchen today with Guy and we had lunch/brunch. Whatever it is called these days, just because it is a weekend, doesn't mean it has to be BRUNCH.
The staff were push and forced me to sit at our specifically reserved table (made the reservation on opentable.com and I always ask for a booth or banquette). But anywho, enough about me. Offerings were something for everyone. I started with the Tomatoe Soup-although presentation was lacking, the taste was very delicious with seven grain bread and cheddar cheese (although not my favorite it worked with the soup today). Guy had the shaved fennel salad and did not complain.
Entrees were a smoked salmon and bagel plate and I had the lamb sandwich with house made chips. Both were adequate at best, although there could have been more chips.
Bloody Mary's weren't spicy enough for Guy and the waitress forgot to ask me if I would like another drink before dropping the check. On a scale of 1-5 I would rate this a 1.5 at best. We might, or I might, try it again something upstairs and see if the rating changes.
I finally was able to make a reservation and go to Mercer Kitchen today with Guy and we had lunch/brunch. Whatever it is called these days, just because it is a weekend, doesn't mean it has to be BRUNCH.
The staff were push and forced me to sit at our specifically reserved table (made the reservation on opentable.com and I always ask for a booth or banquette). But anywho, enough about me. Offerings were something for everyone. I started with the Tomatoe Soup-although presentation was lacking, the taste was very delicious with seven grain bread and cheddar cheese (although not my favorite it worked with the soup today). Guy had the shaved fennel salad and did not complain.
Entrees were a smoked salmon and bagel plate and I had the lamb sandwich with house made chips. Both were adequate at best, although there could have been more chips.
Bloody Mary's weren't spicy enough for Guy and the waitress forgot to ask me if I would like another drink before dropping the check. On a scale of 1-5 I would rate this a 1.5 at best. We might, or I might, try it again something upstairs and see if the rating changes.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Sorry for the lapse of entires
Hello all,
I have been absent from this site for a while since the end of the Summer and will be getting back to it shortly. The Fall is an exciting time for me. I started my leadership degree at Bank Street College of Education on a scholarship and have been very busy both work and school; starting a part time job on campus at Bank Street in the Technology Lab in the afternoons before class. Have a technology question for me? Shoot it to my email. Look for future entries to reference a guy named GUY who has become someone very special in my life! Best to all. SB
I have been absent from this site for a while since the end of the Summer and will be getting back to it shortly. The Fall is an exciting time for me. I started my leadership degree at Bank Street College of Education on a scholarship and have been very busy both work and school; starting a part time job on campus at Bank Street in the Technology Lab in the afternoons before class. Have a technology question for me? Shoot it to my email. Look for future entries to reference a guy named GUY who has become someone very special in my life! Best to all. SB
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Aja Asian Bistro and Lounge
Arrived shortly after 9:30 last evening and met my Guy and his good friend Lady Anne at the bar in the lounge. Tanqueray Gimlets on the rocks and dirty martinis were the courses on the evenings agenda of libations. Small bar crowd watching the Olympics; men's and women's swimming-GO MICHAEL PHELPS!
Some locals at the bar and mostly casually dressed except for two guys at the bar dressed in suits and the guy who repeatedly circled, cross-eyed in business attire.
I am looking forward to going back and try the sushi and other delectable food options.
Some locals at the bar and mostly casually dressed except for two guys at the bar dressed in suits and the guy who repeatedly circled, cross-eyed in business attire.
I am looking forward to going back and try the sushi and other delectable food options.
Monday, August 11, 2008
PAX and Adelphi University
What a great week! Arrived back in Manhattan on Friday afternoon to sleep and relax after a week of working orientation with 400 international students who will enjoy being hosted by families around the country. From places like Alaska or California to New Jersey and Maine, these students will be given the opportunity to explore our culture, education and living experiences while working with families in our great country. The week started for me on Monday with my friend Rebecca on the Long Island Railroad bound for Garden City, Long Island. We checked in and then spent some downtime reading under the sun before our first of several meetings would commence for the week.
Tuesday, I was helping with registration and part of the WELCOME WAGON as the students arrived at the University City and then checked into their door rooms for the weeks' stay.
Wednesday was a full days' tour of Manhattan. Included in our trip was the Empire State Building, Times Square, Plant Hollywood for lunch, a walking tour of Central Park, Ground Zero, Chinatown and finally South Street Seaport. Lots of fun.
Thursday was orientation day for the students and small breakout workshops before a BBQ and DISCO. We did finally get off campus for a nice glass of wine at the end of the night before staying up all night to make sure the students boarded their buses for their destinations.
Friday; my crew departed the university at about 8:00 for Pennsylvania Station where they would board an 11:30 a.m. train for Brattlesboro, VT. All we accounted for and I am looking forward to the adventure again next year. Perhaps, next year with a large role in the organization of the daily activities.
Tuesday, I was helping with registration and part of the WELCOME WAGON as the students arrived at the University City and then checked into their door rooms for the weeks' stay.
Wednesday was a full days' tour of Manhattan. Included in our trip was the Empire State Building, Times Square, Plant Hollywood for lunch, a walking tour of Central Park, Ground Zero, Chinatown and finally South Street Seaport. Lots of fun.
Thursday was orientation day for the students and small breakout workshops before a BBQ and DISCO. We did finally get off campus for a nice glass of wine at the end of the night before staying up all night to make sure the students boarded their buses for their destinations.
Friday; my crew departed the university at about 8:00 for Pennsylvania Station where they would board an 11:30 a.m. train for Brattlesboro, VT. All we accounted for and I am looking forward to the adventure again next year. Perhaps, next year with a large role in the organization of the daily activities.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Bottino 07/24/2008
After a wonderful reception cour testy of the MEN EVENT, (www.themenevent.com) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Guy and I decided to go to dinner. Jumped in the car to go to Red Cat-CLOSED. So, since we were in the neighborhood and I haven't eaten there, we went across the street to Bottino (10th Avenue between 24/25, http://www.bottinonyc.com/). We were seated immediately, but both wanted to wash our hands as the rain had just started and we came out of a car without air conditioning. Ugh. The table turned out to the be the hottest (temperature) table in the restaurant, so we requested to move and found a colder spot.
The menu consisted of many scrumptious delights. We are started with the Squid and Tuna Tartar. The "CALAMARI" consisted of no sauce on the plate, but the preparation didn't require anything more than a fresh squeeze of lemon. The tuna was on a bed of watercress leaves lightly dressed with a balsamic dressing.
Dinner was accompanied by two glass of Tolosa Pinot Noir, Spaghetti Del Noir (ink spaghetti with lobster and rock shrimp)and Orrechiette (blood sausage, broccoli rabe and garlic). Both yummy additions to our palettes. Looking forward to heading back sometime soon. Check it out
The menu consisted of many scrumptious delights. We are started with the Squid and Tuna Tartar. The "CALAMARI" consisted of no sauce on the plate, but the preparation didn't require anything more than a fresh squeeze of lemon. The tuna was on a bed of watercress leaves lightly dressed with a balsamic dressing.
Dinner was accompanied by two glass of Tolosa Pinot Noir, Spaghetti Del Noir (ink spaghetti with lobster and rock shrimp)and Orrechiette (blood sausage, broccoli rabe and garlic). Both yummy additions to our palettes. Looking forward to heading back sometime soon. Check it out
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
CELEBRATE FLATIRON CHEF's at M.S.P.
Madison Square Park celebrated its' Flatiron (the neighborhood) Chef's including none other than Mr. Matt Corbett, Executive Chef at Punch (Broadway Btwn 20/21). I had the privilege of helping him and offering his culinary delights to the guests who strolled around on Tuesday, July 15, 2008, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Anise Hyssop and Verbena Lemonade, amazing; the little petals of the Anise flower float around and give a hint of licorice to the mouth. Morrocan Spiced Chicken Skewer with Minted Cucumber Yogurt was another homerun to the fans of our table. And the Gazpacho Verde with Sweet Pickled Shrimp (perhaps a secret ingredient was divulged throughout the course of the night, but who is to say) was my favorite and a crowd favorite as well. Several women throughout the course of the event came back to tell Chef Corbett and myself the Gazpacho was the best thing they had all night.
I ran into Peggy Lauber (WOLFFER ESTATE WINES) who assisted me in securing more than a half case of wine before leaving. Of course I shared with others and left the case at Punch because as the night continued I was too tired to carry it home. Also, several people from the Pellegrini Vineyard, Martha Clara (ENTENMANN's), Macari, Corey Creek and Bedell just to name a few.
Good times were had by all. Looking forward to eating at Punch in the near future.
Anise Hyssop and Verbena Lemonade, amazing; the little petals of the Anise flower float around and give a hint of licorice to the mouth. Morrocan Spiced Chicken Skewer with Minted Cucumber Yogurt was another homerun to the fans of our table. And the Gazpacho Verde with Sweet Pickled Shrimp (perhaps a secret ingredient was divulged throughout the course of the night, but who is to say) was my favorite and a crowd favorite as well. Several women throughout the course of the event came back to tell Chef Corbett and myself the Gazpacho was the best thing they had all night.
I ran into Peggy Lauber (WOLFFER ESTATE WINES) who assisted me in securing more than a half case of wine before leaving. Of course I shared with others and left the case at Punch because as the night continued I was too tired to carry it home. Also, several people from the Pellegrini Vineyard, Martha Clara (ENTENMANN's), Macari, Corey Creek and Bedell just to name a few.
Good times were had by all. Looking forward to eating at Punch in the near future.
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