THE TRY FECTOR
1/2/3) Locanda Vini Olii, Clinton Hill Brooklyn.....the best Italian food in NYC IMHO, I allways eat way too much but its impossible to not want to pig out here, spring menu here is grand cru....
1/2/3) 11 Madison Park....I find the food fantastic, almost every dish.....clean, flavorful, and just rich enough.....love the room
1/2/3) wd~50.....this years awesome gaspacho almost beet out the first version and is of course tied for "dishs of the year", lots of other amazing new treats came out from the lab in 06, sadly I do have to say I miss Sam Mason in the dessert department (his new place will be on this top 10 in 07 for sure)
Not that my experience has as much weight, but:
I have to disagree about Minca. Not sure if it is a salt or msg issue for me. It's very tasty, but then I always feel a little weird and out of balance afterwards.
Completely agreed about 11 Madison. Easily my best NYC meal this year.
Have you been to Falai lately? They are amazing now I think (after I had a few so so experiences early on.) Different vibe than Locanda, but it's worth a shot if you haven't been in a few months.
And I went to Porchetta on Smith street this week and was totally blown away. Especially by the apps and pastas. That is Jason Neroni's new place, and he brought along a good portion of the 71 staff and kitchen. Very very good I thought. Gnocci with black truffles is worth the trip alone.
It's great to read some posts again my friend!
well you may have caught me....I had to pick a 10th quick.....luckly I eat out less (and have lost 10 pounds in a year or so, and 07 goal is 15+).....
very happy for Jason!!
Falai is a better #10!!!
Don't get too skinny Skinny. Let's go to Falai together. Or somewhere else. Can't wait to try all the others on your list. Thanks.
I will tell my friend the Skinny fan about the return of Skinny.
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1/2/3) Locanda Vini Olii, Clinton Hill Brooklyn.....the best Italian food in NYC IMHO, I allways eat way too much but its impossible to not want to pig out here, spring menu here is grand cru....
1/2/3) 11 Madison Park....I find the food fantastic, almost every dish.....clean, flavorful, and just rich enough.....love the room
1/2/3) wd~50.....this years awesome gaspacho almost beet out the first version and is of course tied for "dishs of the year", lots of other amazing new treats came out from the lab in 06, sadly I do have to say I miss Sam Mason in the dessert department (his new place will be on this top 10 in 07 for sure)
- Skinny 12-31-2006 1:09 am
Not that my experience has as much weight, but:
I have to disagree about Minca. Not sure if it is a salt or msg issue for me. It's very tasty, but then I always feel a little weird and out of balance afterwards.
Completely agreed about 11 Madison. Easily my best NYC meal this year.
Have you been to Falai lately? They are amazing now I think (after I had a few so so experiences early on.) Different vibe than Locanda, but it's worth a shot if you haven't been in a few months.
And I went to Porchetta on Smith street this week and was totally blown away. Especially by the apps and pastas. That is Jason Neroni's new place, and he brought along a good portion of the 71 staff and kitchen. Very very good I thought. Gnocci with black truffles is worth the trip alone.
It's great to read some posts again my friend!
- jim 12-31-2006 2:10 am [add a comment]
well you may have caught me....I had to pick a 10th quick.....luckly I eat out less (and have lost 10 pounds in a year or so, and 07 goal is 15+).....
very happy for Jason!!
Falai is a better #10!!!
- Skinny 12-31-2006 5:08 am [add a comment]
Don't get too skinny Skinny. Let's go to Falai together. Or somewhere else. Can't wait to try all the others on your list. Thanks.
- jim 12-31-2006 6:55 am [add a comment]
I will tell my friend the Skinny fan about the return of Skinny.
- tom moody 12-31-2006 7:00 am [add a comment]