Full Steam Ahead
Steamers | in Broth with Shallots | The Seahorse Tavern | 303 East 85th St. (off 2nd Ave.) | 212.744.7774 | www.theseahorsetavern.com
Quality Quebecois in Queens
...Especially export was how the razor clams were diced thin, while the large scallops were left to size, cooking through the initially tougher razor clams while not over cooking the plump, delectable scallops.... [Full Post]
Pinche Bueno
...these razor clams, whose smooth, toothsome yet nicely creamy texture and deep, briny properties were deftly complimented by the kicky heat of the chili and sweetness of the caramelized garlic flavor in the oil.... [Full Post]
Trash Is Now A Greater Treasure
...This is the beautiful kind of tender, juicy, flavorful burger that requires you to eat it over your plate as the burger's clear juices run over your fingers and down your chin. It will force me to reconfigure my top NYC burger list, but not while I was enjoying it. Even the bright but not too sweet or sour pickles were a pleasure.... [Full post]
Sea, Sea, Señorita
...The taste and aroma of saffron imparted wonderfully throughout the many elements of this dish while letting individual components speak for themselves. The mussels, by their very nature, a bit more earthy in taste than the clams, which countered by having a bigger, nicely briny belly. Both the shrimp and lobster meat cooked firm without becoming tough or stringy, and was a nice "spongy" conduit to all of the seasonings and residually cooked through oils.... [Full post]
Bi-Linguinal
...Success at last! This time the flavors and texture were perfect, with the al dente pasta soaking up the layered flavors of the savory, herbal olive oil, creamy butter, sharp, salty anchovy, and sweet scallions. Once sliced into, the warm, "oozy" egg yolk, made a perfect sauce to pull all of the elements of the dish together.... [cont.]