A couple months ago, my husband and I met up with my parents in the city for a drink before dinner in Tribeca. The prior Christmas, I had given my parents a gift certificate to Nobu. My Mom had just recently tried sushi for the first time, and it was love at first bite (since then Friday night sushi dinner at my parents' house has become a staple). I had taken my husband to Nobu for his birthday the year before, and we had had such a great time that I knew my parents would enjoy it too (we had such a good time, ahem saki, that I might be black listed from Nobu after a complete face plant in the center of the dinner room. They have my name and phone number on record. I guess we'll be using my husband's name and cell phone next time we want to make a reservation there).
We met up outside of Nobu but wanted to grab a drink somewhere different first (My husband and I were headed to Dylan Prime for dinner instead of joining my parents on their date night). We didn't typically hang out in Tribeca so we were at a loss. Out though came the handy iPhone and the trust worthy Google maps which quickly directed us to Brandy Library.
I have to admit that I was a little hesitant to be guiding our party to a "library" as maybe my iPhone didn't misinterpreted "bar" for "books" (auto correct has gotten the better of me some times), but what we found at the end of the trail was a pleasant surprise.
Brandy Library is a quiet, old school style bar with a vast array of brandies, whiskies, rums and cocktails. I am not typically a hard alcohol drinker (I prefer a glass of wine to liquor most days), but I had a delicious Caipirinha.
The best unexpected benefit of Brandy Library was the bar snacks given to each patron. They were these delicious short bread cookies. I must say too that they definitely helped me make it home that night, absorbing the beverages I consumed at the Library as well at dinner afterwards at Dylan Prime.
If you are looking for a low key but different type of spot to grab a drink in Tribeca, head towards the Brandy Library. It did not disappoint.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Spaghetti on the Mount (and reason for gap in blog entries)
I could start off by profusely apologizing for how long it's been since my last entry, but even that would be an understatement. Since my last entry, life has thrown twists and turns in my way both good and tough that have kept me removed from this blog. Alas, I am back with the hope of continuing to grow this blog into the central New Jersey restaurant review site that I had originally envisioned. I hope you will will join me for the ride.
Last year, my husband went in for surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital in NYC, one that we had hoped would go smoothly, but alas, as life would have it, ended up being a pretty bumpy ride. All is good now, but in the midst of it all, I spent many a night searching for good food on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. I wasn't looking for exotic eats, more so for solid, comfort food to calm my nerves and bring a sense of normalcy to the chaos that was that time in our lives. One of these quintessential foods in my mind is pasta and red sauce (coated, no not sprinkled, but coated with parmesan cheese. I know that it's fashionable for a waiter/waitress to lightly shave fresh parmesan over a diner's plate, but it makes me self conscious when they are ready to stop, and I see barely a little dusting over my food. I much prefer when they leave the shaker on the table, and I can help myself. Even if it's not as fresh, at least I am able to have the flavor I desire).
Searching for a good pasta and red sauce near the hospital ended up being easier than I thought. Tre Otto is right down the street from the hospital and serves a delicious plate of Spaghetti Al Pomodoro. The pasta is cooked perfectly al dente. The red sauce is light. It is the perfect dish to calm one's nerves after a rough day at Mount Sinai.
I went there some days for lunch too and highly recommend the Caprese Panini.
If you find yourself at Mount Sinai (for what I hope are only positive outcomes) in need of good Italian comfort food, I highly recommend Tre Otto. It definitely helped me get through some rough days and nights.
Last year, my husband went in for surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital in NYC, one that we had hoped would go smoothly, but alas, as life would have it, ended up being a pretty bumpy ride. All is good now, but in the midst of it all, I spent many a night searching for good food on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. I wasn't looking for exotic eats, more so for solid, comfort food to calm my nerves and bring a sense of normalcy to the chaos that was that time in our lives. One of these quintessential foods in my mind is pasta and red sauce (coated, no not sprinkled, but coated with parmesan cheese. I know that it's fashionable for a waiter/waitress to lightly shave fresh parmesan over a diner's plate, but it makes me self conscious when they are ready to stop, and I see barely a little dusting over my food. I much prefer when they leave the shaker on the table, and I can help myself. Even if it's not as fresh, at least I am able to have the flavor I desire).
Searching for a good pasta and red sauce near the hospital ended up being easier than I thought. Tre Otto is right down the street from the hospital and serves a delicious plate of Spaghetti Al Pomodoro. The pasta is cooked perfectly al dente. The red sauce is light. It is the perfect dish to calm one's nerves after a rough day at Mount Sinai.
I went there some days for lunch too and highly recommend the Caprese Panini.
If you find yourself at Mount Sinai (for what I hope are only positive outcomes) in need of good Italian comfort food, I highly recommend Tre Otto. It definitely helped me get through some rough days and nights.
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