Dec 13, 2011

Birthday dinner #1

On the night of my birthday, J and I took the short trip down to wd~50 in the Lower East Side for a molecular gastronomy treat. We both agree that we really like the idea of the place because no one else in this city is doing anything like it, but we also agree that some dishes definitely just work better than others. Some of these flavor combinations just didn't quiite hit the right notes for me. Nonetheless, dinner was anything but boring or routine-feeling and I enjoyed the creativity (maybe almost more so than the food itself).

Highlights for me included the foie-lafel (witty, no?), sweet shrimp (those miso threads were stellar), monkfish, and apricot dessert. See the full spread below!

6 comments :

  1. oh dear lord... and this is part 1? i guess you enjoyed yourself.

    pass the napkin, please...

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  2. dayum! J. knows how to treat you right. such interesting food combinations...

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  3. mmm, those desserts look good :)

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  4. wow, looks like pieces of art! - Jia

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  5. i remember i didn't like wd-50 when i went years ago. but still love the photos!

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  6. Just wanted to say happy birthday, and find more hope u hav the best day ever and party like its ur 21st birthday.

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