Riverpark

Another nice restaurant by the river, I imagine if you come here in the summer it will be fantastic to diner outdoor.

Coming for the restaurant week (or should I call it month..) menu, I really like their pasta!

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450 E 29th St  New York, NY 10016

(212) 729-9790

 Kabocha Custard & Crab Fondue:

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Hide-Chan Ramen

Another quite popular Ramen place in NYC.

Here are the choices for your noodle and broth.  I have tried the Medium and Very firm, frankly I couldn't tell the difference...

They have a 50% off appetizer deal before 6pm ;)

248 East 52nd Street, New York, NY
(212) 813-1800 ‎
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The Water Club

The Water Club is one of the restaurants I wanted to try.  I know they participate in the Restaurant week, and here I go.

The environment was fantastic, the maitre d brought us to a table next to the windew and also overview the restaurant =):

500 East 30th Street, New York, NY

(212) 683-3333 

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Le Cirque

I went there twice, and they seated me in the bar section twice. Why? Do they have an age discrimination?

Anyway, they have the best soup I ever taste, yet!

The Chilled Melon, Cucumber and Yogurt Soup, I smelled the fresh cucumber before move my spoon. Such a chill & delightful appetizer.


The Marinated Big Eye Tuna, I think I tasted more of the guacamole than tuna, but I like it.


The Grilled Fluke and Calamari. In fact, it's a little disappointment, fluke sashimi is very cute, but grilled fluke is rather plain, and mine was over grilled. The charred area was bitter. The calamari was soft and better compare to the fluke.


The Filet Mignon at par, a bit dry inside, taste fine with the meat sauce.


The Chocolate Ganache with rose petal sorbet! I like flower sorbet very much. ^^


The Fig Tart, sweet and sour.


Le Cirque (map)
150 E 58th St
New York, 10022

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David Burke Townhouse

I think I wouldn't normally come here, but since it's listed in restaurant week, I booked a table~ XD

This little place literally packed!


The complimentary starter - Tuna mousse, I wonder if it could be used as bread spread..


The appetizer of Lobster Scramble (Ostrich Style), with caviar on top. I would be trilled if the scramble was made of ostrich egg, but no.. I think they were just normal eggs served in an ostrich eggshell (this was real). I really should confirm this. :/


Pretzel Crusted Crabcake & Sweet Chili Prawn, a very cute presentation. The proportion between crab meat and cake was just right.


Handmade Cavatelli & Braised Short Ribs. The meat was soft and tasty.


The Lobster Steak, I think it could be the best dish of the night. Large lobster meat inside although the shrimp was overcooked...


Hot Strawberry Shortcake Sundae, the waiter poured the hot strawberry sauce when serving. The ice cream was melting... >__<


Orange Blossom Panna Cotta, another very good dessert. The center piece was sweet (but not very sweet) and the fruits (shredded peach & glazed cherries) were very good. :D

Overall, they have some special dishes yet for the prices they charge, I would expect some better cuisines.

David Burke Townhouse (map)
133 East 61st Street
New York, NY 10065

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Fig and Olive

I heard pretty good review on this restaurant, and since it's one of the restaurants practicing Restaurant Week, I figure it's a good chance to give it a try


The complimentary dish, Olive Oil in a trio of buttery Spanish, lighter French and green Italian. I find the Spanish olive oil the most savory, French a little plain.


Cucumber & Pink Peppercorn Mediterranean Cold Soup, I like the freshness of this soup


Steak Tartar, in other words, raw beef... I would prefer it cooked


Shrimp & Scallop Paella, grilled shrimp & scallops marinated with pimenton served
on saffron rice. absolutely tasty!


Tuscan Caramelized Cod & Garden Vegetables, both the cod and vegetables were welly glazed, delicious~


Dessert “Crostini”, local-farmed strawberries and mascarpone on shortbread. A healthy choice.


Chocolate-Agave Sorbet, I think it's the vanilla mousse over the creamy chocolate, with a moist yet crisp chocolate bark.

Very satisfied with the service and food here~


Fig and Olive (map)
10 East 52nd Street
New York, NY 10022

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Brasserie

Went to Brasserie a while ago, the photos came out very noisy... I don't remember it was that dark inside...hmm


There is a bar right next to the dining tables. We were there early, the waiter seated us on a table next to the bar. Apparently some company was having happy hour that night. The music got so loud and the bar area got very crowded later, which I didn't realize until we started our meal. The waiter has done a very poor job on seating. -__-# I couldn't enjoy my meal at all!!


As to the food, we got this Freeze Ginger Carrot Soup with goat cheese. The waiter highly recommended this. I tasted the ginger and carrot, but it's only at par.


Foie Gras au Torchon with passion fruit sauce on side. The foie gras itself wasn't fascinating...


The Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, I was expecting more taste of crab meat than cake...


Pan Seared Sea Scallops with shallots was good (but it wouldn't fill my stomach...)


The Lobster Risotto with green asparagus and fava beans was also very good.


Meyer Lemon Tart with ginger ice for dessert. I like the idea of ginger ice.

All and all, this restaurant is overrated.

Brasserie (map)
100 East 53rd Street
New York, NY 10022

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Thainy

Thainy has the SUPER value lunch! Pick one appetizer & one dish for $6.95, I think that's a pretty good deal in midtown. The food is average, but very nice hip decor.


The place is very nice, with different themes too (check out their website~)


Thai Salad


Crab Dumpling, tho I didn't taste any crab... nice try.


Vegeterian Duck with Basil Sauce, looks yummy~


Beef with Cashew Nuts Sauce, tasted good~


Dessert the Fried Banana, can't go wrong with this :P

Thainy (map)
394 3rd Avenue
New York, NY 10016

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Zengo

Spacious place for group & nice service!


What a tall ceiling


The Thai Chicken Empanadas - fried dumplings with mango on top


The Thai Shrimp Lettuce Wraps, moderate spicy.


My favorite roll - The Unagi Masago, yummy!


The Volcano roll, it was good, but too plain after the unagi masago roll >__<


My another favorite of the night, the Scallops al Mojo de Ajo. Fresh and tender scallops!


The Wagyu Skirt Steak Churrasco was juicy and the fries were good, you need to taste them yourself :P


The Chile Barbecued Salmon, I was distracted at this point.. I couldn't remember the taste, but I got a well excuses..


One of my friends was announcing she's getting married!! Congratulation to her! And the waiter heard us and wrote this on one of our dessert plates, nice job!
This was the Mexican Chocolate Tart with cinnamon whip


The Dulce de Leche Pudding, rich caramel pudding infused with lychee, and the coconut ball on the side


Last but not least, the Churros with it's dark chocolate-cinnamon dipping sauce

Good foods and good friends and good news, what a busy night ヽ(≧▽≦)ノ

Zengo website (map)
622 3rd Avenue, New York, NY

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