Al Vicoletto (UPDATED!)

9 East Seventeenth Street

(between Fifth Avenue and Broadway)

As promised, I did return for dinner.

I had their fettucine alla granseola with crabmeat and asparagus ($16). Very light, but a bit dry. Would not order again.

My dining companion ordered the parpadelle with sweet sausage ragout and green peas ($15).

We both selected to pair our meals with their rosé: 2015 Frappici ($10).

Perfect glass of rosé: light and refreshing.

And as with my first visit, the kitchen started us off with an amuse bouche: a small bite of a turkey sandwich.

 

Would definitely return to try their other pasta dishes. Pricing is VERY reasonable.

Edo Sushi

9 East Seventeenth Street

(between Fifth Avenue and Broadway)

Was scheduled to meet someone for drinks at Al Vicoletto.

As I was starving and running a bit early, I decided to stop into Edo Sushi, which is located right above Al Vicoletto, for a quick bite.

 

Edo has a very cute, boite-style layout.

As it was happy hour, they were offering $5 beers. I ordered a Kirin Light.

It went perfectly with their eel avo roll ($6.75)

And their spicy crunch tuna roll ($6.25). I also ordered a piece of their special king salmon sushi ($4).

 

The fish was fresh, and the service friendly and attentive. They certainly made this single customer feel very comfortable.

At the end of the meal, they served a complimentary slice of seedless watermelon. Sweet and refreshing!

 

Pros:

Friendly service.

Yummy rolls.

Great option if you’re dining alone.

Cons:

Wish they offered a prix fixe dinner special.

Final Thoughts

Will definitely return to try some of their special rolls.

Le Singe Vert

160 Seventh Avenue

(between 19th and 20th Streets)

Came for brunch on Memorial Day, so the restaurant might have been having an off day due to the holiday.

Not sure what was wrong with their air-conditioning, but it was not working properly. They did have one ceiling fan on in the back, but since it was a very humid day, it was a bit uncomfortable. Perhaps it improved later in the day.
 

And the server also told us that their freezer wasn’t working, so no ice cream would be available to accompany any of their desserts.

But who knows, with a name like “The Green Monkey,” it shouldn’t come as a surprise that some tricky monkey business might ensue.

 

My friend went with their Le Singe Benedict, which came with smoked ham, hollandaise sauce, home fries, and salad.

As a prix fixe ($25) special, it also came with a drink. She chose a bellini.

 

I ordered the three-egg omelet with home fries and salad ($11). For an extra $1.50, I also added goat cheese and spinach. Top marks for the home fries. Crispy!

 

With it being officially summer, I went with a rosé: the Côte-de-Provence Château de la Clapiere Cru Classé.

 

We ordered their chocolate mousse special. Light and not too sweet! Perfect dessert for a hot, humid day.

To accompany our dessert, we paired it with a glass of their Canard Duchêne “Brut” Champagne.

 

You can't go wrong with Champagne!
 

Pros:

Friendly service.

Good food.

 

Cons:

Air-conditioning was not working properly.

Freezer not working.

Final Thoughts

Decent restaurant choice if you’re in the Chelsea area and in the mood for bistro fare.

National Burger Day 2016

Celebrated National Burger Day (May 28, 2016) at Café Champignon (202 Seventh Avenue).

Ordered their special burger (cooked medium) that came with bacon and fries.

 

I also ordered it with a fried egg!

The burger was cooked perfectly and tasted as juicy as it looks!

And paired with a glass of their house rosé, it was the perfect meal for the start of the long Memorial Day holiday weekend.
 

 

Cheers to summer!