Thursday, June 09, 2005

bevi: mmmmint chocolate chip-refreshment in a cup

My new obsession, will have to be the Mint Chocolate Chip Frappucino from Starbucks. Maybe it's because my neighborhood Starbucks beckons to me after I have yet again emptied my apt from it's moving paraphenila, or I am confined and need to get out of my apt, I relish the short walk and look forward to rewarding myself and my senses with this treat!

Mind you, a grande is enough to make my mouth smile, and sitting at a coffee bar with such a yummy concoction! If you order Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, or bored of your usual Iced Latte's or whatever it is you order... I suggest you try it!

mangia: Gotham's Jewel

I've heard rave reviews of the infamous Gotham Bar & Grill, friends were wined & dined there, & it's a popular place to go during the infamous Restaurant Week! My friend himself had celebrated at this very restaurant! So when it was time for a pow-wow dinner, T suggested Gotham Bar & Grill, & like a goddess, I agreed it was a fabulous place to check out the hype. I would have to say, I loved the decor, it had the garden spilling into the restaurant. Our waitress was the most attentive, sweetest waitress ever! We had a nice elegant dinner, and the food was simply amazing!!!
I had the chicken, my mom the miso cod, T's mom the salmon, his uncle and aunt the steak, T the grilled lamb.

We also shared 3 appetizers, the tuna tartare, the ceviche & spring roll, and the seared foie gras, and we shared 3 desserts, the tiramisu, the creme brulee with churros, and strawberry souffle. The food was really delicious. & we all had either coffee or tea =)

My favorite will have to be the seared foie gras & the grilled lamb! The foie gras would transport you with it's flavors and it was simply divine, the grilled lamb was perfectly tasty, not overcooked, and the seasoned herbs were really mouth watering, and I can't wait to return for another occassion! The desserts I loved was the creme brulee of caramel or chocolate dipped with the churros, as well as the delicious strawberry souffle! I loved the presentation, the service, and most importantly the food, we were never rushed, we had the nicest table, and we enjoyed the whole experience!

Gotham Bar & Grill
12 E 12th St
New York, NY 10003

(212) 620-4020

btw 5th Ave & University Place