Why I Love NYC Part 46

Ok it's been awhile since I've done a Why I Love NYC blog. Last night was another cracking example. A mate of mine was over from Sydney with his better half and it was their last night in town. I'd snagged a table at River Cafe in Brooklyn so we decided to go out in style. We headed over to Dumbo and then went for a bit of a wander down to the river. From there we headed to the cafe.


I work with a lady who has been to every Michelin star rated restaurant in NYC. I'm talking Per Se, Nobu etc. If you see the list you'll realise that's no small accomplishment. When talking to her I asked what her favorite place was and she came back with River Cafe. The place is on an old barge right under the Brooklyn Bridge. It has awesome views of Manhattan and a real feel of old school intimacy inside. 


After smashing a few cocktails we managed to snag a window table (after a loaded handshake). We then decided on getting the six course banquet. It was truly delicious. We've had some mixed experiences at some of these high end places but we all walked out of this place thoroughly impressed. I wont go into detail about the food. See the comments under the photos. Suffice to say Tracy is now a fan of fois gras. Who would have thought!!!


After a fantastic dinner we headed back to Manhattan and took the opportunity to walk off the delicious food by walking over the Brooklyn Bridge. From here we jumped in a cab and cut a lap through Times Square. By now it was 2am so Hoodie and I dropped the girls at home and then we went to the Meat Packing district to go humour ourselves at watching the lovelies trying to navigate the cobblestone roads in 4 inch heels. Amusing.


Thumbs up NYC.

Dumbo

Brooklyn Bridge

Inside the River Cafe

Hoodie and Tracy (His GF) were more than generous in covering dinner. Thankssssss. If I had have known he was going to pull that stunt then maybe I would have ordered the 1990 Pomerol.

These bad boys were cooked in the juice of several different fruit.

Ahhh you know my thoughts on Lobster.

The highlight of the night. The most delicious fish I've ever had.

Fois Gras. Now I have a bone to pick with Tracy. For someone who doesnt eat much more than toasted cheese, she didnt leave a lot of this on her plate for me to seagull. 

Rib Eye

Desert

Brooklyn Bridge

Times Square