Asia De Cuba
I don’t know about you, but boy am I glad to see Chino Latino Asia De Cuba move back into town… into the space that formerly housed Butter, nonetheless. Their savory-sweet Crispy Calamari and Banana Salad is back and just as good as I remembered it. And so are a few other signatures, like the Tuna Tartare and the Crab Dumplings, though much of the menu has been reinvented by Cuban native, chef Luis Pous, who made a splash at Little Palm Island with his Cuban-cum-French cooking. At Asia De Cuba, Puis is trying his hand at a fusion of Latin and Asian cuisines, dreaming up Black Bean & Plantain Empanadas, Shrimp Churros, and Barrio Chino Steak. There’s a slew of tasty Ceviches, including a beautifully balanced Scallop ceviche with grapefruit and pork cracklings, and supremely fresh ribbons of Fluke...
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Le Grenouille
There’s no shortage of worthwhile French bistros and brasseries in Manhattan, but fancy, old school French fare is a whole other story. In fact, it’s nearly impossible to find a classic quenelle in Paris nowadays, nevermind in Manhattan. So I beg you not to take midtown’s Le Grenouille for granted. Where else in the city can you find a proper Grand Marnier soufflé after all? And that’s exactly the point. While greats like Daniel and Jean-Georges embrace modern French cookery, Le Grenouille refuses to let haute French fade away. Their menu is a timeless, and more importantly, delicious homage to Frog legs Fricassee, Lobster Bisque, and Crêpes Flambées in all their historied glory. Especially a savory and pillowy Mushroom and Truffle Soufflé that collapses with the touch of your spoon. There’s a fine Duck Foie Gras Terrine with rhubarb chutney for...
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