joethefoodie Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 There's a new Spanish place called Salinas on Ninth in the high teens. Chef who was at Meigas (long gone, it was on Hudson in the space now occupied by Jacques Torres), which was very good. It's very pretty and next door to that newish gin bar that has the hidden entrance at the back of a coffee place. Meigas? Wasn't that the Galician place before Spanish restaurants became the next big thing? I really liked it. Reminds me that I also liked the little tapas place (back in the day), Ñ33,down on Crosby. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nuxvomica Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 i never made it to Meigas but it had a great reputation so i was excited about the chef opening Salinas. sadly, the feedback i've been hearing is "loud as fuck, good but overwrought food and a kinda club-like" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Suzanne F Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Meigas was great. We ate there a few times and loved it. I hope nux's advance word proves inaccurate, because I'd love to eat that guy's food again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Wow, Junoon is expensive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaliesinNYC Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Wow, Junoon is expensive. Slightly higher than Tulsi. $95 tasting menu on par with GT's vegetable tasting menu and about $20 less than GT's regular tasting, not including wine. I don't view that as expensive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daisy Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 There's a new Spanish place called Salinas on Ninth in the high teens. Chef who was at Meigas (long gone, it was on Hudson in the space now occupied by Jacques Torres), which was very good. It's very pretty and next door to that newish gin bar that has the hidden entrance at the back of a coffee place. Meigas? Wasn't that the Galician place before Spanish restaurants became the next big thing? I really liked it. Reminds me that I also liked the little tapas place (back in the day), Ñ33,down on Crosby. Still there, and a lot of fun. They have flamenco some nights. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eatmywords Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I guess this is as good a place as any. We’re going to see the Barber of Seville at Lincoln Center tomorrow night at 7:30. (I’m embarrassed to say it’s my first proper opera experience). We’re not sure with traffic and other variables what time we’ll get in so I didn’t even try to score a res for a pre-theater bite. (We won’t have time to eat after so late night is out) As a walk in around 5:45ish, any advice? Maybe Boulud Sud, Bar Boulud or Nougatine? (Not really feeling Lincoln though I’ve never been) Thank you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 Bar Boulud or Boulud Sud. Exactly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Suzanne F Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Boulud Sud, because I haven't been yet and want to hear what you have to say about it. Right now, Sud has reservations at 5:30 on Open Table; Bar Boulud latest is 5:00. But that doesn't mean you can't do walk-in. (I've always reserved because I'm an old fart and prefer to have reservations.) Barber of Seville is probably a good intro to opera--light, funny, and you'll recognize a lot of the tunes. Have a great time! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eatmywords Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Boulud Sud, because I haven't been yet and want to hear what you have to say about it. Right now, Sud has reservations at 5:30 on Open Table; Bar Boulud latest is 5:00. But that doesn't mean you can't do walk-in. (I've always reserved because I'm an old fart and prefer to have reservations.) Barber of Seville is probably a good intro to opera--light, funny, and you'll recognize a lot of the tunes. Have a great time! I saw those OpenTable slots. Perhaps cutting it a bit close with traffic. Hoping the crappy weather will make for an easy walk in to any of them. Thinking Bar Boulud with Sud as a backup. We’ve been craving some specialty pates and fromage de tete and lapin de Garrigue sound like a good start. Do you (or anyone else) have any faves? Thank you both Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I'd say skip the opera. Overrated art form. Time better spent on a longer dinner or in a bar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 The Lapin de Garrigue. The pigeon tort. The Pate de Canard. The fantastically good -- and often overlooked -- Rillons Croustillants au Poivre (listed on the menu underneath the Charcuterie section). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Rillons croustillants, AKA chicharrones, very good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 They really may be the best thing there -- and nobody ever orders them (because they're kind of hidden on menu). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eatmywords Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Duly noted, thanks! Would be nice to customize a sampling. Three or four of them maybe. I seem to recall a couple combo options around when they first opened, no? Damn, the tagine dagneau and beef cheek look soo f’ng good too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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