The Meatpacking District is such a scene. I don’t know where we fit in (okay, so I know we don’t…AT ALL ….but we still go there!). Between the Europeans spending a thousand dollars on a bottle at Brunch to the Fashionistas spending a thousand dollars on a white ts-hirt at Diane von Furstenberg, the only place I feel comfortable in is the Apple Store.
We went to Spice Market for Mom’s Birthday and experienced, what I have to say was the best dining experience I’ve ever had. (*Great Date Restaurant!*)
Let’s start with the table-we were seated at one of those tables you have to call months in advance for. My Dad knew the manager, and he sure hooked us up. We sat right by the window overlooking the scene at W. 13th Street and the Gansevoort Hotel. Then there was the staff….the guy that put down our placemats, chopsticks, water glasses and wine glasses. Followed by the guy that took away our wine glasses when we ordered Mojitos instead…followed by about 6 of his friends that were there to serve us during the 3 hour meal with every piece of cutlery and serving trays from the “Beyond” section of Bed, Bath & Beyond. We ordered the Chef’s Tasting Menu that came with 5 delicious courses from Seared Tuna to Steamed Red Snapper and Avocado Salad. We were surprised by a couple of extra courses compliments of the chef that forced us to open the top button of our pants to breath a bit- Salt & Pepper Shrimp and Lobster Rolls (my favorites) topped off with a ridiculous chocolate cake. Definitely a place to check out. We enjoyed everything we tasted, but decided at the end, after we literally critiqued each morsel served, that there was nothing in particular we would have been happy with if we ordered it ala carte.
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