db Bistro Moderne

Another nice restaurant recommended by colleague.  Famous for their db burger.

A bright and vivid red theme.

55 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
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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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Marseille

A very popular restaurant in midtown with some very special ice cream!
Yes, ice cream!

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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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Sea Grill

The past week I went to Sea Grill, the restaurant next to the Rockefeller Ice Skating Rink. As we seated next to the big window, we could enjoy the people outside skating and our food. XD

The complimentary dish was a little fishy, the paste beneath it went well with the fish.

The House-Cured Smoked Salmon with avocado and cilantro chive vinaigrette, tasted simply yet fresh.

The Sweet Potato Bisque, and lobster-coconut royale. The soup was not creamy in texture, yet sweet and delicious.

The Middle course of Sea Grill's Signature Crab Cake, when was the last time you had a crab cake with crab more than cake?! Look at this!

The Wild Ocean Striped Bass, wasn't all that surprising... The mussel was good.

The Rigatoni Pasta Bolognese - with lamb, wild mushrooms and sheep's milk ricotta cheese. The portion was generous, and the lamb was tasty.

Here came the dessert, the caramelized apple tart with almond paste.

The Chocolate Pot de Creme and the chocolate pearls on top was so good~

Sea Grill (map)
19 West 49th Street
New York, NY 10020
(212) 332-7610

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Delmonico's

2011 Winter Restaurant Week has started, I picked 2 restaurants for these 2 weeks~

The 1st one was Delmonico's, apparently Delmonico's building / restaurant have many 1st in the history.

Wild Mushroom Risotto, it didn't look attractive in the picture, but it tasted great! Topped with pine nuts and aged pecorino.

Seared Sea Scallop, braised veal and butternut squash

The 1867 Classic Lobster Newberg, cooked in brandy, cream and caviar. This was no joke, 2 whole lobsters cover by carrots and vegetable, the sauce was rich and so flavorful, I even dipped my fluke into it... :P

The daily market catch was fluke, I think I would appreciate it more if it's in a broth. There were white beans and sausage underneath it.

The Classic Baked Alaska was quite an artwork! It was walnut cake and banana gelato covered by some kind of cream.

Although the Chocolate Hazelnut cake looked very plain compare to the Alaska, it tasted so much better and rich in flavor, there were little crispy dots in the layer and I really enjoy it!


Delmonico's (map)
56 Beaver Street
New York, NY 10004
(212) 509-1144

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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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