Showing posts with label seafood. Show all posts
Showing posts with label seafood. Show all posts

Thursday, January 26, 2017

A Cozy Italian Restaurant In Midtown Manhattan Serves Classic Italian Cuisine

At Mozzarella & Vino, diners can enjoy a menu that reflects the simplicity of authentic Italian ingredients.

Classic Tasting

Classic Tasting
The Classic Tasting of Buffalo mozzarella, buffalo provola, and burrata is the perfect sampler to try all the delicious mozzarella. Served with cherry tomatoes, the tasting features creamy, melt-in-your-mouth burrata, smoked cheese, and fresh mozzarella.

Seafood Salad

Seafood Salad
Featuring fresh calamari, mussels, and shrimp, the seafood salad is served over organic frisee and arugula with extra virgin olive oil, lemon, and parsley dressing.

Ravioli of the Day

Ravioli of the Day
The homemade ravioli of the day featured perfectly cooked and prepared ravioli stuffed with generous amount of creamy ricotta cheese in marinara sauce.

Lasagna of the Day

Lasagna of the Day
In between the layers of pasta is sweet pork sausage and mushroom in this savory, hearty oven-baked lasagna.

Slow Braised Lamb

Slow Braised Lamb
Two pieces of tender, slow-braised lamb in red wine and organic vegetable sauce sits atop creamy mashed potatoes in this satisfying entree.

Tiramisu

Tiramisu
The tiramisu is an absolute must. The dessert consists of layers of coffee-soaked cake and mascarpone cream topped with cocoa dust and served with a dollop of dark chocolate and white sauces.

Dark Chocolate and Almond Cake

Dark Chocolate and Almond Cake
Having the texture and density of brownie, the rich dark chocolate and almond cake with powder sugar on top is served with a scoop of creamy pistachio gelato.

Thursday, January 5, 2017

NYC’s A.G. Kitchen Fuses Tantalizing Flavors Of Latin American And American Cuisines

Located in NYC’s Upper West Side, A.G. Kitchen features a delicious blend of Latin American and American cuisine by celebrity chef Alex Garcia.

CRISPY CALAMARI

CRISPY CALAMARI
Served over thinly sliced cucumbers, the Crispy Calamari is the perfect appetizer to start your dining experience at A.G. Kitchen. Just out of the fryer, the piping calamari is tossed in sweet Dominican honey glazed and topped with sesame seeds and organic sprouts for an extra crunch.

BRAISED SHORT RIBS AREPA

BRAISED SHORT RIBS AREPA
On top of crunchy, crispy sweet yellow corn cake is a generous serving of tender, braised short rib. The delicious arepa is finished off with sour cream, pickled onions, tomatoes, and arugula.

GARCIA’S SEAFOOD “PAELLA”

GARCIA’S SEAFOOD “PAELLA”
You will feel like being under the sea when presented with the Garcia’s Seafood Paella. This visually striking dish is topped with generous portions of seafood, including lobster tail, mussels, clams, and shrimp, as well as chorizo and chicken sautéed in saffron rice with peas, peppers, and other vegetables.

SAMBA CHICKEN

SAMBA CHICKEN
Served on a silver tray with two different sauces, the Samba Chicken is marinated for 24 hours in dry charcoal rub. This juicy, Brazilian style chicken is accompanied by honey glaze and A.G. Spicy Mojo sauce, and comes with a side of veggie or starch that ranges from asparagus and mashed potatoes to mushrooms and tamales.

BANANA MANIA

BANANA MANIA
No matter how full you are, you still need to order dessert at A.G. Kitchen. The Banana Mania features two thick slices of warm banana walnut breads with caramelized banana and topped with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, a drizzle of caramel sauce, and powdered sugar. Heaven in your mouth!

TRADITIONAL FLAN

TRADITIONAL FLAN
The rich Traditional Flan made with condensed milk is sweet and moist. Topped with fresh strawberries and mango, the flan is served with a side of whipped cream for additional sweetness.

Thursday, November 10, 2016

All The Lobster (...And Other Delicious Seafood) Dishes You Must Try At Ed's Lobster Bar In NYC

Ed’s Lobster Bar, which serves everything from New England-style lobster roll to creamy lobster ravioli, is a Soho staple and one of the best seafood restaurants in the city.

Tuna Tartare

Tuna Tartare
Big chunks of fresh, raw tuna is tossed in creamy aioli to create this perfectly shareable appetizer. The tuna tartare is surrounded by thin slices of crispy, fried zucchini.

Bacon-Wrapped Oyster Sliders

Bacon-Wrapped Oyster Sliders
In between grilled sesame buns are bacon-wrapped and deep-fried oyster topped with fresh tomatoes and lettuce. These slides are out of this world.

Lobster Meatball

Lobster Meatball
The lobster meatball is like nothing you have ever had before. The huge meatball is made of lobster meat, and then lathered in rich marinara sauce, cheese, and parsley.

Lobster Roll

Lobster Roll
This signature dish surely will not disappoint. In between buttered, toasted buns are huge chunks of sweet, succulent lobster meat (claws, tails, and everything in between!) lightly tossed in mayonnaise.

Lobster Ravioli

Lobster Ravioli
Another fan favorite, the lobster ravioli is filled with generous amount of lobster meat. The ravioli is cooked perfectly al dante, and is served in rich, cream sauce with mushroom.

Sunday, October 2, 2016

The Perfect 4-Course Meal At Campagnola, An Old-School Italian Restaurant In NYC

Here is your guide to indulging in a magnificent 4-course dinner at the legendary restaurant in New York City’s Upper East Side.

Assorted Baked Seafood

Assorted Baked Seafood
If you are a seafood lover, then start your meal with the amazing Assorted Baked Seafood. The dish includes littleneck clams baked with parmesan and garlic, and then topped with buttery, crusty breadcrumbs. The special of the night was lightly battered and fried soft shell crabs topped with capers. The juicy, plump shrimp scampi grilled with herbs and garlic finalizes the trio of baked seafood.

Trio of Pasta

Trio of Pasta
The trio of pasta is the perfect way to sample the delicious pastas that the restaurant has to offer. While the selections vary by night, you can expect dishes like al dante penne with fresh tomato, basil, and garlic in light marinara sauce, fresh gnocchi with basil, garlic, and pignoli in creamy pesto sauce, and ravioli stuffed with spinach in bolognese sauce made with veal.

Catch of the Day & Veal Scaloppine

Catch of the Day & Veal Scaloppine
For the perfect surf & turf, try the veal scaloppine and fresh catch of the day. The thinly sliced, tender veal is dredged in wheat flour, sauteed, and then served with dry porcini mushrooms and marsala wine sauce. The catch of the day, dover sole, is grilled with olive oil and maintains its juicy yet delicate texture.

Lemon Sorbet & Napoleon

Lemon Sorbet & Napoleon
The light lemon sorbet, which is served in a lemon half shell, is the most refreshing way to cap off the experience. The made-in-house napoleon has beautifully flaky, crusty layers of pastries with rich cream in between.

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Most Delicious West African + French Dishes From Ponty Bistro In NYC

Sick of the boring old pasta or hamburger? Then try Ponty Bistro, a restaurant that specializes in a fusion of West African and French cuisine in the heart of New York City.

1. Crispy Tuna

Wrapped in pickled ginger and cilantro, the Crispy Tuna is an absolutely mouthwatering dish that you must order. Perfect for sharing, this appetizer highlights fresh chunks of raw tuna with crispy skin. It is served on a bed of sweet soy-ginger vinaigrette with wasabi aioli and a hint of chili oil.

2. Soft Shell Crab

The lightly fried soft shell crab is topped with a bed of marinated olive oil and other vegetables like peas, onions, green bell pepper, and carrots. There are four pieces of asparagus to add a bit of extra crunchiness to the dish.

3. 5 Stars Seafood Risotto

The rich and creamy 5 Stars Seafood Risotto packs generous amount of fresh seafood, from the meaty lobster to juicy shrimp to plump scallops. The rice is cooked perfectly al dante, and the creamy, rich base of the sauce will make you want more of this delicious goodness.

4. Le Poulet Yassa

A traditional chicken dish from Senegal, Le Poulet Yassa features juicy, half-chicken in savory marinade with onions, bell peppers, and olives. The dish is served with a side of white rice to soak up all the delicious juice and sauce on the plate.

Friday, May 13, 2016

Top 11 Most Delicious Bites At STREETS Eats Guaranteed To Make Your Mouth Water

STREETS Eats, an annual food event that benefits disadvantaged youth in Vietnam, returned for its 9th annual year. The event featured mouthwatering “street” food by NYC’s top chefs, complimented by an open bar with signature cocktails, wine, and beer as well as live music and silent auction to benefit the non-profit.

Pan Roasted Rice Noodle from Kuma Inn

Chewy and crispy rolled rice crepe topped with rich bolognese from Kuma Inn, a Filipino-Thai eatery offering an avant-garde small-plates menu

Tumeric Fried Fluke from Cafe Boulud

Lightly fried fluke topped with dill, pepper, and mint over a bed of vermicelli in tamarind sauce from Cafe Boulud, which chick cafe by Daniel Boulud serving high-end French fare.

Chicken Fried Sweetbreads from Institute of Culinary Education

Crispy, deep-fried chicken sweetbreads sandwiched in between buttery sweet roll with ramp pickles and bacon jam, a delectable creation by Chef Robert Ramsey fromInstitute of Culinary Education

Ceviche Mixto from Raymi

Delicate, fresh bowl of raw fish, octopus, and shrimp topped with crunchy kernel and sweet potato mousse from Raymi, which offers high-end Peruvian cuisine with a twist in an eclectic dining room.

Hainanese Chicken Meatballs from The Meatball Shop

Juicy, tender chicken and rice meatballs served with spicy cucumber salad from The Meatball Shop, a fast casual restaurant that specializes in meatballs.

Spicy Heritage Pork Dumpling from Northern Tiger

Juicy, boiled pork and chive dumpling complemented by sesame seeds, micro greens, and spicy sauce from Northern Tiger, a counter in Hudson Eats offering dumplings, noodles, and other Northern Chinese fare.

Dal Moradabadi from Indian Accent

A platter of dal moradabadi made with split mung bean and yellow split lentil, topped with a drizle of green and brown sauce and crispy rice flakes from Indian Accent, a high-end Indian restaurant in Le Parker Meridien offering creative prix fixe menus & wine pairings

Octopus a la Plancha from Ai Fiori

Seared and grilled octopus with salsa verde, spicy and spreadable pork salame, and pan-fried potato from Ai Fiori, which serves gourmet fare from the Italian & French Riviera plus regional wines in an elegant hotel setting.

Green Pea Fries from Chef Wylie Dufresne

Green pea fries that is perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and topped with crunchy pistachio and smoked ricotta from Chef Wylie Dufresne, a leading American proponent of molecular gastronomy.

Apricot “Kaiserschmarrn” from Freud

Austrian shredded pancake topped with a dust of powder sugar with sweet apricot and a dollop of mascarpone cream from Freud, an Austrian spot offerering an elevated menu in a vintage-style setting.

Churros Rellenos from Boqueria

Straight-out-from-the-fryer churros filled with rich, creamy Nutella and topped with cinnamon and powder sugar from Boqueria, whose inspiration comes from fresh food of Boqueria market in Barcelona.

Monday, May 2, 2016

Top 9 Innovative Dishes You Must Try At NYC’s #1 Restaurant For Foodies

Embark on a culinary journey to explore the impressive menu at Kingsley, a modern American restaurant in Alphabet City of NYC that was voted as OpenTable’s #1 restaurant “Fit for Foodies.” Opened in December 2015, this hidden gem by the talented young Chef Roxanne Spruance seamlessly fuses seasonal, market-driven ingredients to all of its mouthwatering offerings.

Charred Octopus ($14)

Pieces of perfectly charred octopus that is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside sit atop a bed of dandelion greens with pine nut butter. The foamy garlic milk adds a dimension of fun.

Roasted Bone Marrow ($14)

Rich bone marrow topped with shallot, tarragon, braised beef tongue, and tempura bites has all the flavors and texture you will ever desire. Wash down the richness of the dish with a shot of date-sherry.

Morel Mushrooms ($17)

Well-seasoned, chewy morel mushrooms is garnished with wood sorrel and dashi. You will want a spoon to eat this vegetarian dish to soak in all the poached egg yolk underneath the mushroom.

Chawanmushi ($15)

A classic dish found at a Japanese restaurant, Chef Roxanne’s chawanmushi (egg and dashi custard) has elevated to a new level. The fruity and savory flavors from king crab, green strawberries, buddah’s hand, rhubarb, and lovage are addicting to your palate.

Celeriac Agnolotti ($17)

Experience the ultimate flavor-and-texture firework in your mouth with this dish, which fuses rich seared foie gras, savory mesquite cake, and celeriac agnolotti with crunchy sunflower and sweet black pepper gastrique.

Mushroom Noodles ($15)

This glazed wide rice noodle dish is reminiscent of pad see ew, but with much more complex and sophisticated taste. Enjoy the variety of wild mushrooms sauteed in sweet soy sauce with Asian broccoli and silky rice noodle.

Scallops ($32)

Three beautifully seared, plump scallops maintain tyeir perfectly juicy and tender textures on the inside. The colorful beets are pleasing both to the eyes and the mouth. The flavor of the dish is further enhanced by the likes of horseradish, white soy ponzu, and wasabi

Monkfish ($29)

The monkfish, while slightly on the dry side, is drizzled with citrus-y, yuzu glaze and mint yogurt. The fish sits on a bed of crunchy green almonds and English peas.

Yuzu Curd ($13)

The combination of thick, rich yuzu cream with pate sucree, or pastry dough enriched with egg yolks and suga, is absolutely irresistible. The garnish on top is even more elaborate - rhubarb, crunchy pistachio, thin, crispy sugar “wall,” and a whisk of cotton candy that just melts in your mouth. You got yourself the perfect dessert to wrap up this amazing culinary journey.

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