To our surprise the torch within us to rediscover our lost passion for dining is yet flaming bright and strong. Next stop was Almond, a quaint Parisian/American/Mediterranean bistro covered in warm golden walls, pressed in tin ceilings and overly hospitable service right in the midst of the flatiron - gramercy district.
With conversations flying from “Marriage is not in fashion in Europe" – Proven statistically by Mr. Ankur Shah to "Vacation trips to southern Italy, Austria, Swiss and Costo Rico" to the hideously dressed “mermaid women” (ask Ms. Kothari for the definition), the night started off by sipping on wine - my new found love (Red if I may).We sipped on some delicious '07 Gaudau Cohors Malbec while munching on some tasty homemade salted honey almonds (must have), followed by some delicious appetizers and entrees. The vegetarians ate off the cheese board, which came with some toasted bread, dried fruits, and candied walnuts. Everything on the board was tasty and gorgeously presented. The non-veggies went for the steamed black mussels minus the steam (bummer - would have preferred the Oysters) followed by some mouth watering House smoked bluefish drowned in Greek yogurt, dill & crispy latke (highly recommended).
As we waited for the main course, our conversation turned into a steaming argument over wives adopting their husband's last names. If only the steam from the conversation could be used for the mussels, they would have been far more tastier. The heated conversation was instantly forgotten when the highly recommended dish of the night was presented to us “RACK OF LAMB” – A must have for all meat lovers. While the vegetarians saw us masticating on the lamb, they hungrily awaited their so called Vegetarian dish; I was too involved with the "Rack" :) to notice or ask them about their dish. The night ended beautifully with us devouring the COLD yet tasty crème brulee and Chocolate Pot de Creme. Overall I would recommended this place for meat lovers. Sorry my Veggie friends. Bon Appetit till next time. Stay tuned.
Bloggers recommendation: 3/5
Price: $$$
Ambiance: 4/5
Website: http://www.almondnyc.com/
CUISINE: FRENCH-BISTRO
sooo looking fwd to stop# 3....and discussing last names...i thought we were in the company of liberals,but i guess not...happy womens day...an afterthought,the creme brulee was an absolute disappointment
ReplyDeleteI actually have to agree..not the best Creme..If you do happen to go to this restaurant...I suggest you telling them to heat up the brulee..
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