NYC, Style & a little Cannoli

Monday, February 21, 2022

La Pecora Bianco NoMad

One of the spots I checked out in the city before the pandemic started was La Pecora Bianco in the NoMad district. Since that time, they now have locations in Midtown, Soho, Bryant Park and the Meatpacking district. This place is really wonderful for Italian food, and my friend and I enjoyed our late lunch.

Everything tastes homemade because it is and you can really tell the difference.

There is nothing like enjoying fresh pasta, it just melts in your mouth.

Walking around the NoMad area, you see this wonderful view of the Gibson Girl and the Empire State Building against a very blue sky, all is right in the world.

There are so many new spots opening up in the city that I will be telling you about, and this place is no exception. If you are in any of these areas, and desire great Italian fare, this is the spot for you!!

La Pecora Bianco NoMad

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Sant Ambroeus Upper East Side

Sant Ambroeus is one of the most tasty and iconic places in New York City to dine. They have quite a few locations in the city, this one on the Upper East Side. Perfect after a trip to one of the fabulous museums on museum mile, you will not be disappointed here.

I love the design of the menu

Mimosas make me very happy

Did I say they have dessert? Oh do they ever!

My selection was prosciutto filled ravioli

Totally mouth watering!

My lovely friend had the breaded veal and it looked so good. A very generous portion too!

When you come here to eat a main meal, it's kind of hard to have room for dessert

Best to come just for coffee and dessert

Sant Ambroeus should be on your "to do" list. It's great for lunch as well, or brunch on the weekends. Italian restaurants can really never be bad, but this one is completely top notch!!

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The Little Beet Table Restaurant Review

I had the pleasure of dining on Memorial Day with the very talented Ellen Christine at The Little Beet Table. This place opened around November 2014 by Franklin Becker, who is really into the health food scene. The restaurant is gluten free and menu is seasonal.

The decor was lovely, very simple

FRESH CAVATELLI english peas, mint, parmesan

TENDER SHRIMP chickpeas, garlic, chili

The appetizers were just out of this world! The shrimp had such flavor to them, I was really very impressed. I couldn't tell these were GF in the least. The pasta was very tasty, we were both smiling while trying these dishes!

OLIVE OIL POACHED COD shiso, zucchini, yellow squash, nasturtium

A gorgeous dish, the cod was amazing I am told, but the veggies were served cold, which Ellen Christine didn't care for. They advised that was done on purpose, she said she wasn't too sure she liked that idea.

SLOW COOKED SALMON wild nettle pistou, roasted radishes, bok choy

My salmon melted in my mouth, was a very generous portion, and lots of flavor.

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE BAR

salted cookie crumble, mint ice cream

STRAWBERRY-APPLE CRUMBLE 12

oat streusel, rhubarb syrup, vanilla ice cream

Desserts were quite good as well, I would be back here for sure, would love to try their lunch menu. A great place for those who need to eat GF, but also for those like myself willing to try the food, I thought it was wonderful. There was lots of flavor in each dish, and that is what you need for a perfect meal!

The Little Beet Table

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Petrie Court Café Review

As many of you know, the Met Museum is probably my favorite in New York City. It is just such a gem of a place, and they have some nice dining as well. I have been to the Petrie Court Café a few times, but never showed the place here on the blog. Today is your day!

The surroundings are just too good to be true!

This looks very New York, doesn't it? It is a great space, not an inexpensive one, but a nice treat once in a while. It is helpful to not have to leave the museum to grab a bite to eat.

I choose the 2 courses for $29.00, which really isn't bad for New York City! The salmon salad above was very good, along with some warm rolls!

For my sweet choice, I decided on the Chocolate Blackout Cake with Salted Chocolate Cream Filling

It was pretty darn amazing!

They offer High Tea here for $26 per person, which I am eager to try very soon. You can opt for a 3 course lunch for $36 which adds a soup or market salad to my choices above.

I was able to enjoy this gorgeous view of Central Park as I left, and that my friends, is priceless!

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Cafe' SFA Review

Saks Fifth Avenue. Iconic store on 5th Avenue, and one I am in more often than I should be. Prior to my recent visit to the Whitney Musuem for the Jeff Koons exhibit, I decided to have lunch at Cafe' SFA on the 8th floor. I have never been to the cafe'and was excited to try it.

Nestled in the back of the fabulous shoe floor, this Christian Louboutin shoe was talking to me, but that heel and I are not friends. They actually had this design in sneaker form which would be more for me! So here you have shoes that cost thousands of dollars and a cafe' right in the back. Next to Louis Vuitton, another high end brand.

Very nice, right? This area looked beautiful, but I wanted to sit by the windows for a view.

This view was pretty top-notch! However, the windows were really dirty and the trim around them needed some painting. I just felt for a fancy floor and department store, this should have looked perfect.

I had a cranberry lemonade which was very tasty and sized nicely. The bread basket could have been served warm, but I did find a pretzel roll that was really yummy. Would have been better warm. The lady next to me was complaining her butter balls (I liked the sound of the that!) were too hard and she seemed to be going after her butter at the table! It was funny, but again, should not have been an issue in this type of setting.

I had the lunch special which was for $21.00 you had Maryland crab and corn chowder, salad and half a sandwich of cranberry chicken salad on raisin bread. The chowder was very tasty, and it was a nice size portion for lunch. The cranberry chicken salad was quite yummy as well.

Would I eat here again? Probably, just not at the tables with the view. The food was good, and if you are in this area looking for a nice place to dine, this is lovely. Their menu has a nice array of salads, sandwiches and hot main courses along with some neat soda flavors. I felt the special I had was a good deal for New York City. After I was finished with lunch, I wandered back through the shoe department and just enjoyed the sights!!