Sweet Chick

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brooklyn, brunch, Chicken and waffles, fried chicken, lunch, waffles, Williamsburg

Happy New Year!

I hope you all had a very happy and healthy holiday surrounded by loved ones. My sister in law came to visit all the way from London and it was fun to play tourists in NY. We went to Coney Island in the freezing cold to show her a NY beach and then grabbed lemonades the size of our torsos at Nathan’s and had hot dogs. We went to the old fashioned ice cream parlor, Eddie’s Ice Cream Shop in Forest Hills and NY Style Pubs. Lots of walking and lots of eating.

Brent got an Echo for Christmas so we took advantage of our Amazon Music to have a house party on New Years Eve. I cannot believe its 2017.

While this platform is not intended to be political, I just want to express that I am embracing Love and Compassion. If you are here, and you are reading, I appreciate you and I cherish you. Thank you for being part of my life after all of these years. I hope to continue to be here to share stories of deliciousness and most importantly- JOY.

I was promoted in October so work is even more hectic than it was before and if that weren’t enough, I decided Grad School was a good idea. So, starting January 30, I will officially be a Grad Student pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice.

Now that we have caught up, I recently took a trip to a well-known and very hyped location in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Sweet Chick.

My friend Danielle and I left work early on a Friday and hit up this restaurant known for their Chicken and Waffles. They don’t just do Chicken and Waffles though. They have a wide variety of waffles- from sweet to savory. Bacon and Cheddar Waffles. Buttermilk. Mushroom. Dried Cherry. etc. You can even choose the way you want your chicken. Buffalo, parmesan, etc.

I decided the best bet was trying the classic buttermilk waffle with fried chicken.

Nice presentation. It even came with 3 flavored butters and syrup. But in all honesty, this was way overpriced. For 1 waffle and 2 small pieces of chicken, the plate set me back $17. Perhaps a chicken wing would have made me happier.

But also the chicken was just okay. It was good but not something I would wait in line for hours to eat.

Danielle decided to have the shrimp and grits. I must say, THIS was actually delicious. When we dine, we usually discuss two dishes we would both like to try and then split our choices; the best of both worlds, really. The bowl of shrimp and grits was $17, as well.

We both agreed the Shrimp and Grits was far more superior and much more satisfying- even the half portion we both had.

So, would I return.

Yes. But if, and only if, there is no wait. Especially with all the other options on Bedford Street in Williamsburg with great food.

Love, Peace, and Chicken Grease.

Blue Duck Tavern in Georgetown

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brunch, DC, Restaurant Review

During B and I’s last weekend in DC, we decided to treat ourselves to a nice brunch. Right across the street from our hotel; the Blue Duck Cafe.

It was a very balmy and hot day but the promise of a sorbet sangria seemed refreshing and perfect.

We both sipped cocktails in the shade of an umbrella in the scenic backyard. Blue Duck Café has a perimeter of green surrounding their outdoor dining area. Upon close inspection, we were pleasantly surprised to see this green was actually herbs and vegetables. Occasionally, someone would come from the kitchen to snip herbs for whatever they were preparing.

Since the occasion was “Treat [our]self” we decided to start our brunch with an appetizer. One of our favorite things in Bone Marrow. Gross to some, this delicacy is rich and delicious but definitely not for every enjoyment.

This particular bone marrow came with crisp baguette slices as the vehicle to smear the marrow all over with a honkin bulb of caramelized garlic. The marrow was seasoned with everything- like an everything bagel.

We devoured this. It was absolutely amazing and quite possibly the best bone marrow we have ever had. Our waiter came by to check on us and agreed the marrow was their most popular dish; even said some well-known chefs come to Blue Duck Café JUST to have some of their bone marrow.

Strong words.

For B’s entrée he went with the short rib hash. A huge and rib sticking portion of short ribs, potatoes, and caramelized onions topped with a perfectly fried egg. As Brent was diggin’ in, our waiter came to recommend B dip his bread into the hash. And then B’s life changed.

I’m definitely over-selling the moment but the combination was very good! However, having annihilated a plate of Bone Marrow, we were feeling a little full.

I, on the other hand, enjoyed the Blue Duck’s take on shrimp and grits. The portion was smaller than B’s hash but after indulging on all that marrow, I had just enough room to enjoy my entrée…

…before our waiter convinced us to get dessert. It was the strangest, most delicious combination for dessert. Popcorn. Marshmallows. Panna Cotta. Caramel. I cannot explain this concept at all but it played on sweet/salty and creamy/crunchy combos. It was great.

The sun was moving and our beloved shade had shifted, leaving us to bake in the hot sun. We got some cold brew iced coffee to go with our dessert.

…and before we knew it, it was over.

We were STUFFED.

It was a fantastic brunch! We will definitely be back [for that bone marrow]!

Mediterranean Brunch

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brunch, mediterranean, personal chef

At one of the very first signs of Spring weather a few weeks ago, Brent and I were invited to one of his former co-workers homes for a Mediterranean brunch. We were told to bring only ourselves and prepare for a treat.

Aside from having to commute to Long Island by train on the weekend (wasn’t as bad as I thought!”) we arrived to a delightfully fragrant home with our hostess sitting back sipping a pomegranate and champagne cocktail while the chef she hired for the day slaved away.

::record skips::

CHEF? HIRED? CHEF!?

::giggles with glee::

I have seen/heard of this private chef thing but really had no idea how practical it was. Apparently, hiring a personal chef for a lunch or dinner is a click [and credit card] away. The cost can range per person but again, can vary. Our hostess, Roz, really wowed us with this. TREAT it was!

To start, we sipped pomegranate and champagne cocktails and snacked on the sweetest strawberries EVER.  While filling up on fresh fruit, we also enjoyed some shrimp tempura. Because – FOOD.

Everything that Chef Omar prepared for us was made from scratch.

Once we were done snacking on appetizers and Chef was putting the finishing touches on his brunch, we started with homemade yogurt, granola drizzled with honey and sliced kiwi. While the kiwi wasn’t an instant win for me, that yogurt tho! So creamy and was great with the granola!

Tried to pace myself but I was already envisioning the wall I was about to hit with all the deliciousness.

We placed the spread on a table to create a buffet style but soon we all decided the best course of action was to fill our plates with a little bit of everything.

Our buffet consisted of: GIANT buttermilk pancakes with an apple and pear compote, zucchini fritters, poached eggs with fiery chick peas and tomatoes… and that yogurt and granola I kept eating.

#noregrets

I thought “This isn’s so bad! I can def eat this!” and proceeded to wolf down a pancake the size of my face! A zucchini fritter the size of my fist! Protein packed eggs and fiberlicious chickpeas.

Truth: The odds were against me.

I powered through and devoured that mammoth plate of deliciousness. I was thinking with every bite “this is delicious!” – I may have also told Brent several times we are hiring Chef Omar to cater our next event.

We picked at our remnants as we made small talk about life and work and the chef bid us adieu as he prepped our dessert. An avocado key lime pie with a graham cracker crust.

If I’m being honest, this was a miss for me. It was as if eating sweet guacamole. I love guacamole but on chips or toast. Not in a pie. Thankfully, one of the other attendees made oreo truffles that I cannot wait to make on my own!

I snapped a pic of the group with the chef in the middle.

Overall, I had an amazing experience. I would totally hire a chef for a few hours to allow me to mingle with my guests…but I really do love cooking. Maybe I can make the dessert.

Decisions, Decisions.

Alice’s Tea Cup

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afternoon tea, brunch, good for kids, ladies brunch

As we “speak” my husband and I are off to a faraway land where frosty beverages flow and sandals are the only acceptable footwear. We are off to our honeymoon! It’s been a long time coming since our last vacation and it is so needed. Here is a recap of the second afternoon tea we did during out mini-moon in NYC.

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Part of the reason we didn’t jet set right after the wedding was that we wanted to spend some time with my new in-laws. My sister-in-law has two gorgeous (and so sweet!) daughters that truly melt my heart. Brent and I wanted to spend some time with them and since we bought them American Girl dolls for Christmas, we thought brunch, lunch, tea, or dinner at the American Girl café would be a real treat. But reservations for American Girl are SOOOO hard to get and when I couldn’t book a decent time for a meal I searched for Plan B.

Enter Alice Tea Cup.

One, my love for Afternoon Tea. Two, the Alice in Wonderland décor was reminiscent for the grown-ups while being completely appropriate for the littles. We went on a Thursday afternoon, around 2PM. It was freezing outside so the warmth of Alice’s Tea Cup was everything. Our table wasn’t quite ready so we sat in the waiting area surrounded by books and fairy tale lore. I spied some fairy wings hanging in a corner and gave the girls their own set of wings for the occasion. Staff really play up the fairy tale and greeted our newly winged fairies with fairy dust. We all got to make a wish while the girls put the fairy dust (AKA glitter) on their face and hair.  (why didn’t I take more photos!?!?)

We were seated at a huge table and the girls took some fairy tale books with them; to do a little reading while the adults chat I guess. I decided it was in our best interest to order the Mad Hatter.

A tower of scones, sandwiches, and sweets and a pot of tea. The scones and sandwiches were unlimited (!!!) and all the additional pots of tea were an additional fee. Brent got earl grey, I share a pot of chai with my sister in law and the littles shared a pot of berry tea- which they quickly realized was not fruit juice; we tried.

The sandwiches were by far our favorite. Unlimited BLTS? Yes please. Some sandwiches were a miss (smoked salmon) but the tuna was pretty great too as well as the egg salad.

Service here is relaxed which I love for tea service but if you are looking to fill up on sandwiches, you may want to order your next round while you are still working on the current.

Overall, I LOVED Alice’s Tea Cup and the unlimited sandwiches and scones in the Mad Hatter platter really sealed the deal for me- that and the awesome décor. There are three locations in NYC, this post is referencing the West 73^rd Location. Great spot for a ladies brunch, date with the significant other or a day with the kiddos.

*photos courtesy of yelp

Le Barricou: Revisited

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brunch, eggs florentine, french toast, Restaurant Review, Williamsburg

My routine on the weekend typically involves waking up at an unusually early hour for a weekend (7am?!?), deciding on who will walk the dog in the morning (usually BR), then deciding on breakfast. The big conundrum we face as early risers is the lack of restaurants open at 9am when we are starving for breakfast. Sure, there are diners and sure we can order in but had been SO LONG since we went out for brunch that I was insisting we find a place open by 10am. By the time we actually got ready, I had decided on a place and as we were walking to the place (that shall not be named), I had a split second decision to go somewhere familiar. Le Barricou.

Familiar is totally the wrong word since the last time I had dined there was literally 2 weeks after I moved into my apartment; that’s over a year ago if you’re counting.  After initially annoying BR with my last minute decision, his frustration with my inability to make a decision melted away once we were seated inside the shabby chic little bistro. And it was Bastille Day to boot! Awesome coincidence.

The downside was that Le Barricou was cash only and we were down to dollars and cents in our bank account. All we had on us was $30. ::bites finger nails::

Luckily, the brunch menu at Le Barricou was REALLY reasonable! Of course we didn’t opt for fancy coffees or appetizers like we normally would but coming in for a good breakfast on a dime never felt so good.

BR was in the mood for pancakes and at $9 a plate, how could he resist!?! The waitress burst his bubble when she mentioned the pancakes take 30 minutes because they are prepared in the oven. Sad, BR turned down the pancakes but the waitress redeemed herself by suggesting the French Toast which was her personal favorite; at $9 for a plate, he couldn’t say no. 

I, on the other hand, opted for something with eggs. And rich tangy hollandaise. With some spinach for good health… (who am I kidding) The eggs Florentine ($12) was a sight to behold!

BR’s French Toast was phenomenal. Two SLABS of thick crusty bread dredged in eggs and sugar and then cooked on the flat top. The sugar caramelized onto that bread creating a crisp seal of goodness around the bread. It allowed for a delicate crunch with soft eggy innards of a perfect French toast. They provided a slab of butter and a vessel filled with maple syrup. BR slabbed the butter on and dipped each bite for a perfect combination of sweet and savory. He was a happy boy. After having a bite- I could clearly see what all the fuss was about. Screw the Challah French toast I loved a child, this is one bad mother- shut-yo-mouf!

Now, my eggs Florentine was a sight of beauty. Their hollandaise sauce was spot on. I have had shitty hollandaise and this did not disappoint. Two perfectly poached eggs atop fresh spinach and a toasted English muffin with a perfectly dressed side salad; I was in heaven.

It felt so wonderful to treat ourselves to brunch, even if were on a tight budget. The check came in at just under $24 after taxes we had just enough to leave a good tip without a trip to the ATM. Mission: Accomplished.

Le Barricou is a great find! Not recommending that you dine with only $30 in your pocket, but do indulge here! A great experience is in store for you.

David Burke Kitchen in SoHo

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brunch, Restaurant Review

I have fallen off my Groupon Swag. It used to be a huge addiction. Buying Groupons because they are great deals and more often than not, they sit in my account and eventually expire.

I used to also hang out with my mom quite a bit. But living just across the street from her brought me to that level of comfort where I didn’t make any attempts to hang out with her because she lives just across the street. While suddenly recalling that I had a groupon waiting in the wings, very close to expiration, I called my mom (whom I speak to every day) and asked her out for a girls day. A much needed girls’ day.

And of course, in true mom fashion, we can’t just grab brunch in SoHo. She had to make an event of it and go shoe shopping. Anyone ever shoe shop with my mom? It’s an all-day event. But in the spirit of spending time with mom, I said “oh what the hell”.

David Burke Kitchen is a beautiful little spot somewhere in the back streets of SoHo. After what felt like an endless number of blocks, was only like 6, we finally reached DBK. It was downstairs of a hotel (I assume) and was beautifully lit but the mid-day sun. The Groupon I had required reservations and came with a pre-fixe menu. For $39, two of us dined a 3 course brunch, a value of $96. Not too shabby if you ask me.

The menu had a little bit of everything. The classic Eggs Benedict and French toast are common brunch items but we wanted to venture out just a bit.

This was the first time that I had an appetizer with Brunch but since it was included, I went with it. The offerings for starters was a choice between steel cut oats with cinnamon and brown sugar or greek yogurt with fruit and granola. Oats sounded really heavy to start with and we both wanted to enjoy our entrees so we both opted for yogurt.

A mammoth portion of creamy and tart greek yogurt drizzled with perfect amount of honey. It was speckled with clusters of granola and sweet berries. Mom and I devoured the yogurt with wide eyes and amazement. It was the best greek yogurt we have ever had- even putting the kind we make at home to shame.

 

Greek yogurt, as you may already know, comes with a whopping 18 grams of protein per 6 oz serving. We probably had two servings of yogurt in that bowl and the pangs of hunger were being replaced by the distention of a full belly.

I had the wits to order the chicken and shrimp salad for an entrée knowing that the starter would make a huge dent in our appetites and mom ordered the salmon. Since both dishes looked awesome to us, we opted to split the entrées. So, I had a salad AND some salmon and mom had the same.

The salad was deliciously fresh with perfectly cooked shrimp and tender grilled chicken. The salmon was a tad underdone than my mom would have liked but she still enjoyed it.

By the time dessert came around, we were completely full. The idea of cake at this point was daunting.

But then this gorgeous chocolate cake on my mother’s plate beckoned me, forcing me to abandon my passion fruit cheesecake. Together, mom and I battled chocolate cake. And we won!

Even more winning. While checking my phone towards the end of dinner, I noticed the deal for DBK brunch was back on. And just like that, mom and I bought two groupons each to come back for that damn greek yogurt…

And maybe the eggs benedict next time.

Quiche Lorraine

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bacon, brunch, cheese, dinner, egg, lunch, pie crust, quiche

Eggs baked with cream bacon and cheese in a a flaky, buttery pie crust.

Quiche Lorraine. Its pure heaven for me. But I don’t make it often because its so easy to devour the entire thing! Don’t act like its just me!

However, I do feel like one can indulge in the good stuff if they keep it balance. A nice spring green salad to go along side this decadent quiche is the perfect homemade brunch; topped with a honey mustard vinaigrette!

I have made quiche in the past and sought a few of my pervious projects for inspiration. I cheated by using a premade frozen crust and went all in on the cream, eggs, bacon and cheese.

I served us each a slab of quiche alongside a mixed green salad.

It was a great balance. It was also hard to not have a second slice. Instead, I had more salad since the honey mustard dressing was SO delicious!

Homemade Brunch

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brunch, croque madame, recipes, sandwich

It was the first time in my entire life that I had legitimately lost my wallet. I went to the movies with my family. I had my wristlet in my hand and an armful of snacks. It was dark. I sat down, tossed the wallet in my purse, carelessly, and then the previews started and I forgot all about it. The movie was over. I went to the restroom and then decided to have dinner with BR.

The restaurant was great. The food was fantastic. And the check came. I went to get some cash from my wallet to leave the tip. And that’s when it happened. All the blood drained from my body. My heart felt like it stopped. And then my mind went back to the theatre when I tossed my wallet in my purse. I pictured my wallet on the movie theatre floor….possibly picked up by someone with intent to keep it. My eyes welled up.

We settled our bill at the restaurant and I called the movie theatre. It was 2 hrs after the movie ended. I was sure the wallet was gone but I called because I believe in miracles.

They hung up on me at the movie theatre. I had a full blown cry in the streets.  The first time I cried in front of my boyfriend. He tried to make me laugh. And helped me cancel all my cards.

Having no ID, no cards, no cash really sucks. I felt like no one. No identity. And I was really down. When I feel that way, I love going out. But its hard to go out when you have no money, no credit, no nothing. But in times like that, I feel the most creative. I looked inside my fridge and felt blessed to have a fully stocked fridge. I was making a sandwich and decided to step it up a notch and be inspired by a croque madame.

A croque madame is fancy grilled cheese slash french toast on good thick bread, ham, swiss cheese, tangy mustard and dredged in egg then grilled. And the best part, a fried egg on top.

Ingredients: (makes 2 sandwiches)

4 slices of bread

2 tsp dijon mustard

4 slices of virginia ham

2 slices of cheese

1 egg, beaten

2 tbsp milk or cream

2 tsp butter

2 fried eggs

Directions:

Smear dijon mustard onto each bread slice. Assemble two ham and cheese sandwiches. Set aside.

Beat egg and add milk to it. Dredge the sandwiches in the egg.

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Melt the butter and grill the dredged sandwiches until golden brown on each side. About 3 minutes per side.

Top with fried egg and dig in with a cup of homemade coffee.

With some oven fries on the side, this made for a fantastic homemade brunch. And I didn’t need my wallet.

Happy to report that while my wallet is gone forever, I did replace all of my cards and got a brand new wallet. Just now wherever I go, my boyfriend constantly asks me to put my wallet away and if I have everything before I leave.

*sigh*

Lesson learned.

Spinach, Feta, and White Bean Quesadilla

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brunch, feta cheese, light dinner, light lunch, quesadilla, quick dinner, spinach, vegetarian

Before I really knew what I was getting myself into with regards the cooking for my new boy, I was menu planning with great excitement. BR is a regular dinner guest and I am more eager to get home and cook. I really get a kick out of trying new things and making bellies happy. A challenge I have is making things that are healthy for me and still hearty enough for the likes of BR. BR is a guys’ guy. When he sits down to a meal, he doesn’t care what’s on the plate as long as there is meat. It never fails that whenever I ask him what he feels like for dinner, he replies “meat”.

I found this recipe for a spinach and feta quesadilla on the weight watchers website.  It looked simple enough to make with ingredients that I usually have on hand anyway. The only modification I made was adding shredded rotisserie chicken to BR’s quesadilla to bulk it up for him.

Ingredients:
2 sprays of cooking spray
1 bunch of scallions
1 clove of garlic, minced
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
¼ cup fat free feta cheese, crumbled
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp fat free half and half
4 ounces reduced fat cream cheese
½ cup part skim mozzarella, shredded
¼ cup cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
4 medium flour tortillas

(ADD 1-2 Chicken Breasts, shredded to the mix to bulk up the protein…or for the eaters in your life that MUST have MEAT)

Directions:
Coat a 10 inch skillet coated with cooing spray and heat over medium high. Add scallions and garlic. Sauté for 1 minute. Stir in spinach. Cook through until spinach is hot , about 3 minutes.
Add feta cheese, parmesan, half and half, cream cheese, mozzarella, beans, pepper and lemon juice. Stir until well combined.

Spread ½ cup of the spinach spread onto the bottom half of the flour tortilla. Fold to create a half circle and crisp up on a pan that was sprayed with cookin spray.

Toast the tortilla on each side (about 4 minutes).

Remove from heat and serve immediately with sour cream and salsa.

Quesadillas are simple enough to make and can be quite versatile. These quesadillas should be enjoyed fresh. They lose a lot of the crispness after they sit for a while or even after refrigeration. But if you must have leftovers, heat them in the toaster oven and top with a fried egg for a healthy brunch!

Ken & Cook

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apple pie, brunch, corn, dinner, fried chicken, lunch, oysters, Restaurant Review, salmon

About a month ago, I was invited to have dinner in the Lower East Side of Manhattan at Ken & Cook. Ken&Cook, is no stranger to the foodie realm. With several of my favorite bloggers and online food magazines, even a yelp event in some months passed, Ken&Cook is making a name for itself. Boasting of delicious cocktails and unique dishes, dining and Ken&Cook promised to be quite the occasion.

It was a slightly breezy weekday night. The commute to lower Manhattan from my apartment was a mere 10 minutes. I was hungry.

The conditions were perfect.

I invited my friend Stacey because I like a lot of girl talk mixed with business.

It was still kind of early when I got there and tables were not yet filled. I partook in the rustic yet chic décor of the dining area. I appreciated the minimalist look. It felt very clean and modern without being too out there. The waiters wore burlap sacks for aprons which I really liked. It gave them a rustic and artsy vibe.

 

It was after work hours and the bar area was getting much love. The bustling crowd were knocking back beers and some expertly crafted cocktails. Stacey and I couldn’t help but partake in the merriment.

I ordered the tall baby on the right mainly because it had champagne and St. Germain in it. Two of my favorite things.

Stacey ordered a fruity little number with a dollop of sorbet in it. It reminded me of a punch my mom used to make when I was little with ginger ale, orange juice and sherbert. Good times.

We decided to get right down to business looking at the menu. We ordered several appetizers to taste and share to get a better idea of the offerings. What we didn’t anticipate was leaving 20 lbs heavier from all the food we ate.

We started with a grilled calamari salad, compliments of the chef. Tender strips o gently charred calamari on a bed of greens adorned with thin potatoes, sour cream and crispy onions. A flavor explosion for sure. I am not sure about you but give me crispy onions and potatoes any time of the day and I am a happy girl.

Stacey ordered the beet salad. A gorgeous platter of golden beets, Candy cane beets, ruby red beets, with avocado and greens. Visually, a stunning dish. Stacey inhaled her beet salad and loved every bit of it. I tried the candy cane beet because I was so intrigued by it and it was cooked to perfection.

The chef sent us his heirloom tomato salad which was chocked full of peak season heirloom tomatoes with fresh sprigs of basil, diced red onion and crispy homemade croutons. It was a light starter compared to the other two, but this dish did not overwhelm the palette at all.

I opted for Oysters Rockefeller (because I had never had them). A plate uniquely decorated with sea salt and topped with oysters that have been stuffed with garlic and spinach. An instant favorite for me.

As we pressed on, the room left in our bellies was growing close to non-existent. But in the name of research, I continued.

The things I do for you!

Stacey ordered the fried chicken. If there is one thing that I have a hard time saying no to, its fried chicken. The chef brines his chicken followed by dredging in buttermilk before deep frying and the results are a super light and crisp skin followed by the succulent texture of a juicy piece of chicken. Each bite was accompanied by a slurp from the explosion of juice going on.

I opted for the salmon with charred corn, bacon and basil. The Salmon was cooked perfectly with its slightly pink and sot center (medium rare), and sat atop the most amazing corn I have ever tasted. The corn acquired a creamy and smoky flavor that can only come from adding bacon and heavy cream.

Despite being full, I ate every bite.

The dessert menu came rolling around and I wanted to push it away. Stacey talked me into ordering a litle something and when I did, this came out.

That’s not what I ordered… but apparently, the chef wanted me to have this beautiful cup of mixed berries and cream. A very nice change of pace.

We DID order the All American Apple Pie. Complete a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream, this apple pie is the bees knees. It arrived warm and covered in powdered sugar. Layers of apple thinly sliced, like paper, play nicely with cinnamon and nutmeg in a pie crust that, while tasty, could have been a tad sweeter. But rest assured, I tore this pie up despite the buttons bursting off of my pants.

Ken & Cook is a great for a girls night or a perhaps a date- though I cant say it’s a romantic date as the volume makes romantic whispering impossible. Crawl in here for brunch too! Its in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. If you have never been, you are in for a treat.