This afternoon the angelic are off to the kennels. We keep on telling ourselves that Bob and Sophie will enjoy the chance to meet other dogs. Like all empty nesters we secretly don't believe a word of it. Hiding a trip to the k-e-n-n-e-l-s is rather akin to hiding a trip to the hospital for a tonsillectomy from an eight year old.
This mornings croissant ranks a 9.6/10. Golden, crispy crusted and a hint of butteriness to the dough. Bob and Sophie would probably agree but they've wolfed their croissant ends down so I'm not sure how much they actually tasted. Bob makes that peculiar snorting noise that PONs do when they're suffering from a happiness overdose.
The baker seems to have had a brain storm. Pear and Chocolate Tart vying with Tarte Exotique in the refrigerated cabinet. On closer inspection the Tarte Exotique looks as though someone has emptied a can of fruit salad over it.
Time to make dinner reservations. Angus chooses an old faithful in NYC based on the fact that we always go there and it has milk and cookies as a dessert option. The young lady on the other end of the phone informs him that they have moved to a prix fixe menu where everything is included. Angus is left unsure as to whether the price includes the tip or not. If it does include the tip should you leave something extra as well ? The social minefield of American dining. https://www.gramercytavern.com/menu/dining-room-dinner/
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In this case they've hidden the answer at the top of the menu -
"Gramercy Tavern is a non-tipping restaurant. Hospitality Included."
Not sure I would have room for the cookie plate though! ;) Cherry sorbet sounds quite lovely but I'm not sure I would have space for that either, especially if it appears with two other flavours.
I clicked on the dinner menu, and 'stilton ice cream' leapt off the page. STILTON ICE CREAM!!! It reminds me of my last but one trip to Tacoma, where we visited a new artisan chocolate shop and we were offered a free taste of their blue stilton flavoured chocolate. To my mind the perfect example of how two ingredients, eaten separately, are heavenly but, when combined, taste perfectly horrible!
Wishing you safe travels and the PONs an at least tolerable time at the kennels.
Cheers, Gail.
Thank you. Being NY I'll still put money on the likelihood that it's not that simple !
Tolerable would be good. I pity the kennel owners when Sophie wakes up to the fact she's on a diet of kibbles.
I am sure the use of the word Exotique is just used to describe when pineapple is added. Not the tastiest choice at the bakery today.
Have a great trip and enjoy your fine dining.
I also see on the Gramercy Tavern's web site that it's walk-in only.
Some of my favorites (far less fancy): Noho Star, Shanghai Cuisine Restaurant in Chinatown (I was introduced to it by a friend who lived in China and is fluent), Indochine, Mexican Radio, Ghenet, Flight 151 (a little sports bar with big hamburgers), Tribeca Grill...
I think many Americans feel the same way about the minefield of European dining. Trust you are still going to Charleston...should be beautiful this time of the year.
Btw, the minute I hit Publish on my comment yesterday, I realized that it was from you that I first heard word of the possible exit of Sec'y Mattis.
Is there any town as difficult to book in as NY. Open Tables was great now Resy wants you to pay for a resrvation at popular times. The Gramercy Dining Room is thankfully bookable - although always busy.
There's another town that's moved on from Open Table to Resy !
Last time we were in NYC we lunched at Eleven Madison and Per Se which are both prix fixe, hospitality included. We enjoyed the food and service at Per Se so much that I left an additional gratuity, but were not that impressed with Eleven Mad, so did not. I also highly recommend Daniel if you haven't tried it yet...
PS Tribeca Grill looks fun. May try it on our way back. Thanks.
Thank you. Per Se is wonderful but is the week night haunt of men in dark suits.
I'm surprised no one else in comments mentioned the sky...geo-engineering I believe. Some people call them chem trails. Whatever it is, it is seen here in Americal quite a lot, making us witness to man fooling with Mother Nature which, as you probably know, is not a good thing. There are many articles online about this with pictures like your sky picture.
Have a good trip to NYC....I recommend finding a deli with a NY corned beef Reuben if you can find that! I think you'll be missing those delicious croissants....as will Bob and Sophie!
We love your photo of chequerboard contrails. For someone who lives in a small quiet village, the skies nearby are definately very busy!
Hope you are having a fun trip! ! !
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