Friday: Cocktails at Commerce and dinner at The Clam. This was my first time at Commerce. I hear the food is also phenomal but we only had time for drinks as we had an 8pm reservation at The Clam. The location is just adorable. Right in the West Village on a tiny side street. The interior is classic New York with dark woods and exposed brick. They have a nice little wine selection and their cocktails are insane. Try the Sazerac made with bourbon, absinthe and orange bitters.
The Clam is fairly new and still considered a very hot and difficult to get table in Mahattan. This seafood centric, 50 seat restaurant is another collaboration from Chef Mike Price and Joey Campanaro, the same foodie geniuses that opened The Little Owl. Menu standouts include ANYTHING off the raw bar, the Clam Dip and the Clam Fried Rice.
Saturday: The epic Cronut from Dominique Ansel Bakery. The Cronut debuted in 2011 and there are still lines everyday to get a taste of the coveted pastry. It took me a while to come around but I finally made the decision to wait...and wait I did. Two hours to be exact. Was it worth it? Hell yes. I don't think I'll be doing it on a weekly basis or anything but I highly suggest making the effort at least once.
Sunday: Smorgasburg! This insanely popular foodie destination houses over 80 food venders from across the boroughs but mainly out of Brooklyn. It's heaven for any food lover. I went to the one on Sunday located on Pier 5 near the Brooklyn Bridge. They also have one every Saturday in Williamsburg. One must go several times to try all the awesomeness. I just didn't have the room to try everything (remember, over 80 vendors) but my first-time favorites were the Beef Scallion Pancakes from Outer Borough. It may have been the best thing I tried all day. The flavors were outstanding and the cucumber and scallions gave the dish just the right amount of freshness. The unique and also very yummy Ramen Burger and of course, no trip to the BK would be complete with out an ice cream cone from Ample Hills Creamery. The Ooey Gooey is everything.
Please enjoy the following and I apologize in advance for the cravings that will soon follow...
Saturday: The epic Cronut from Dominique Ansel Bakery. The Cronut debuted in 2011 and there are still lines everyday to get a taste of the coveted pastry. It took me a while to come around but I finally made the decision to wait...and wait I did. Two hours to be exact. Was it worth it? Hell yes. I don't think I'll be doing it on a weekly basis or anything but I highly suggest making the effort at least once.
Sunday: Smorgasburg! This insanely popular foodie destination houses over 80 food venders from across the boroughs but mainly out of Brooklyn. It's heaven for any food lover. I went to the one on Sunday located on Pier 5 near the Brooklyn Bridge. They also have one every Saturday in Williamsburg. One must go several times to try all the awesomeness. I just didn't have the room to try everything (remember, over 80 vendors) but my first-time favorites were the Beef Scallion Pancakes from Outer Borough. It may have been the best thing I tried all day. The flavors were outstanding and the cucumber and scallions gave the dish just the right amount of freshness. The unique and also very yummy Ramen Burger and of course, no trip to the BK would be complete with out an ice cream cone from Ample Hills Creamery. The Ooey Gooey is everything.
Please enjoy the following and I apologize in advance for the cravings that will soon follow...
THE CLAM
Oysters, Chilled King Crab and (of course) Clams! So fresh, so good.
Creamy Clam Dip with Crispy Chips
My Clam Fried Rice with pork belly and pickled onion.
THE CRONUT
The legendary Cronut. This month's flavor:
Strawberry Balsamic Mascarpone with Basil Sugar.
Nomnomnom.
THE BROOKLYN GOODS
Smorgasburg! Starting from the top! BFC Fried Chicken and Waffles, The Ramen Burger with Cheese, Beef Scallion Pancake from Outer Borough, The German Corn Dog from Jack's Chedbread and a lovely bottle of A&B American Style Garlic Pepper Sauce,
which we of course bought to take home.
Me enjoying my delectable Ramen Burger.
Eat Up NYC!
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