"Worries Go Down Better With Soup"

5.13.2011

Last Post (Until Next Fall) COMMERCE!

(My view from our booth, the Cherry Lane Theatre, how fitting!)

Alex and I spent our celebratory dinner at Commerce, 50 Commerce Street!

It is an upscale "contemporary restaurant in a historic space."

Personally, one of the best restaurants I've been to in my time here at NYC. Which is why I am saving the best for last!

I have been here twice with one of my dear friends Emma, but I never took pictures! Until now...

So the inside is very nice:

(Cute Bartender)

We began with "Bleeding Heart" Pinot Noir from Oregon.

One of the best glasses of wine I've ever tasted. It starts smooth then has a kick and is beautifully complementary to any dish. Not too intense, but great flavor!

The BREAD basket is the best bread basket I have ever encountered, and yes, encountered is the right word:

First of all, every single roll in that basket is homemade and DIFFERENT! Each bread had a different flavor or filling. Even the butter is homemade.

Here is a look at the bread with ham:

Gorgeous!

Then we shared the "Cauliflower Gratin with Bacon, Almonds, and Chives"

Incredible.

Rich, yet a great side dish.

The crunchiness of the almonds were a perfect match to the bacon and cauliflower.

Now, on to the main course:

This is not the best picture, but Alex had the Ricotta Gnocchi with Italian Sausage, Tomatoes and Scallions.

It was impeccible. The light and softness of the Gnocchi paired with the sausage and sauce was a perfect mix!

I had the fettuccine with "1 hour Tomato Sauce" and Ricotta.

It is honestly the best spaghetti I have had in my entire life. Big statement, especially since my mom lives in Little Italy, San Diego.

(Closeup of the goodness)

This dish is PERFECT: the homemade fettuccine, the sauce, the ricotta, everything melted together perfectly and the Parmesan added the perfect touch. I didn't waste one bite!

I was too full for dessert, so Alex opted for his favorite vanilla ice cream:

House made of course.

It was creamy, smooth, rich, flavorful.

Almost gelato like.

Overall:

One of my favorite restaurants in NYC. Hands down. A great place to bring the family or friends or a date for a very special occasion. Excellent wine and food. Expect to spend some "dough."

Website:

http://www.commercerestaurant.com/main.html#/Menu/

See you in the fall! Thank you for reading!

5.08.2011

H&H Bagels

"Like No Other Bagel In The World"

Perfect Bagels!

Nuff Said.

5.05.2011

Lombardi's Pizza

Alex and I finally made it to Little Italy!

We even found a fire in a trash can!

It was a gorgeous spring day and we did not have to wait one minute in line!

Alex, being "Italian"

Me, enjoying the New York feel!

Look at this glory!

We ordered the basic cheese pizza.

It was INCREDIBLE!

This post does not need many words except, this was one of the best pizza experiences I have ever had.

Overall:

Authentic, New York Pizza. Some of the best.

Website

http://www.firstpizza.com/

4.21.2011

KATZ'S

This is the ever-waited Katz's experience!!!

My trusty sidekick Alex and I went to pig out one nice spring day in NYC!

Our feast:

I got the Chicken Noodle Soup and 1/2 of a Reuben and I was NOT disappointed one bit!!!

The soup was perfect because I was getting over a nasty cold. The chicken was tender, the broth was hot, and the noodles were stringy and delicious. The Reuben was perfection. The bread was soft, the meat was juicy, the cheese was melted, the sauerkraut was crunchy and the Russian dressing was tangy! Each bite kept getting better, and I did not think it was possible!

(LOOK AT THE GLORIOUS REUBEN)

Alex got the Pastrami and Corned Beef sandwich. Basic, just bread, meat, and mustard. But worth every bite!! He could not finish it but he did his best!!!