My husband and I love to eat Brunch. So my husband found 230 Fifth, a restaurant on the rooftop of a building near midtown. We walked in and were greeted by the security and told to stay right, we walked toward the end of the hallway where there was an elevator waiting for us. I checked my makeup and looked in the mirror to make sure I fit the part.
We arrived at the 15th floor where we were told to walk up one more flight. We were greeted by someone who guided us to our seats. He asked whether we wanted the sun or the shade, but we didn't answer. He sat us at a table where there was both sun and shade. My husband doesn't like the sun, but he sat in the sun because I refused to be in the sun. There was a seat right next to me, so he sat next to me. I'm sure the staff was not too happy that we took two places instead of one. One thing I wasn't too please with was the table. I was already imagining how I would eat because the table was very low. I started visualizing myself eating without dropping any food on myself. I was afraid the food would be cold by the time it got to my mouth, since I had to be careful in order to eat.
The decor and the ambiance of the restaurant really impressed me. It was as if we were in a different world, on an island somewhere. It was relaxing to sit and enjoy the music that played in the background. Just the right kind of music too. The soundtrack of the place was smooth but modern. The Dj played Michael Jackson's music, but not the kind where you gotta get up and dance, but just the type where you can just bop your head from side to side like Stevie Wonder.
I ordered the Homemade Lemonade to drink. Unfortunately, it had that fridge taste. You know the taste, like you're eating the inside of the fridge. It hardly tasted homemade. I also ordered the Pancakes, which were delicious. Although, I do think I can make them just as good.
We ended our brief stay by taking a few photos. Our greeter volunteered to take the photos, which I thought was very nice. He told us that the restaurant had only been opened for three years and that recently started to open for brunch. I'm sure they've been hit by the rough time. Anyway, I would definitely go to 230 Fifth and once again experience the island paradise in the middle of New York City.
-Wife
4 Stars - They've got my Stamp of Approval!
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Cuba in the Middle of Times Square
As I walked by the other day, I saw the colonial windows and bright colors I knew I wanted to go inside and taste Cuba. I got a chance to to visit the Havana Cuba Restuarant on 46th Street in Manhattan last Friday. I walked in and was instantly reminded that I was not in New York anymore. The music, the art, and a completely different ambiance surrounded me. The walls were covered in posters that reminded me of the Cuba I knew from studying art.
We were quickly seated, but the waiter came to quickly. We were only sitting in our semi-booth a minute when the waiter came. When it was time to order, the waiter was nowhere to be found. We asked a bus boy to look for our waiter. My friend and I ordered. I ordered a Sangria, Yucca fritters for an appetizer and the Pineapple Chicken with Rice and Beans.
We waited and tried to enjoy a nice conversation, but the music was very loud. I couldn't even hear myself speak, let alone hear someone else. But I got through it. Half-hour later, our food came. My Pineapple Chicken arrived but where were my Yucca fritters. A few minutes passed, our waiter decided to fess up and let us know that he forgot to order the appetizer. He gave me a new glass of Sangria to make up for messing up. I waited for the appetizer, but what came first was the avocado salad that my friend ordered. We shared it; it was good. But it seemed like my appetizer was once again forgotten and although the waiter said one minute, well that turned into twenty.
Well, I can say that the food was very good and I would go to Havana Cuba just for the food. And if you don't want to talk to the person you're dining with, then Havana is also the place for you. I'll keep on searching though, but for the true Havana the one that feels like paradise instead of chaos.
-Wife
3.5 stars for food and lovely decor
We were quickly seated, but the waiter came to quickly. We were only sitting in our semi-booth a minute when the waiter came. When it was time to order, the waiter was nowhere to be found. We asked a bus boy to look for our waiter. My friend and I ordered. I ordered a Sangria, Yucca fritters for an appetizer and the Pineapple Chicken with Rice and Beans.
We waited and tried to enjoy a nice conversation, but the music was very loud. I couldn't even hear myself speak, let alone hear someone else. But I got through it. Half-hour later, our food came. My Pineapple Chicken arrived but where were my Yucca fritters. A few minutes passed, our waiter decided to fess up and let us know that he forgot to order the appetizer. He gave me a new glass of Sangria to make up for messing up. I waited for the appetizer, but what came first was the avocado salad that my friend ordered. We shared it; it was good. But it seemed like my appetizer was once again forgotten and although the waiter said one minute, well that turned into twenty.
Well, I can say that the food was very good and I would go to Havana Cuba just for the food. And if you don't want to talk to the person you're dining with, then Havana is also the place for you. I'll keep on searching though, but for the true Havana the one that feels like paradise instead of chaos.
-Wife
3.5 stars for food and lovely decor
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Melba's Restaurant Review (* * * 1/2 stars)
This is our first review of a soul food restaurant in Harlem, NY called Melba's. We heard about Melba's through a family member and were very excited to try it. Here's my review.
My husband and I walked in and were promptly seated. I was excited to taste the food because of the very nice decor of the restaurant. It looked like a very chic but quaint restaurant. The walls were covered with white wood panels, and the rest of the decor was black and wood, with sprinkles of artwork in the room. There were mirrors on the back wall which made the room seem larger and modern chandeliers hung from the high ceilings.
Now comes the fun part, the FOOD. We were starving, I mean S T A R V I N G and couldn't wait to eat a bite. I hope it didn't impair our judgement, I don't think it did. We were conscious of what we were doing.
We started with drinks and shared an appetizer. For drink, I chose the SANGRIA, I just love sangrias because I convince myself that it is a healthy choice. I mean it has red wine and fruits which doctors say is what people need to be healthy. I was just trying to get my healthy on. It was very good. Had the right amount of alcohol (I mean red wine, good for the heart) and a dose of fruit (a half of an strawberry, but I'm sure it had orange juice too).
I chose the appetizer, which my husband and I shared. An empanada, that appealed to me because I'm Dominican and we eats empanadas all the time whenever we get a chance. Anyway, we ordered one cheese and spinach appetizer to share. I thought it was good but was filled with air. It came with a very good sweet sauce (seemed like duck sauce). It relieved my starving stomach for a few minutes.
Then came the food. I ordered theCatfish and a side of Spinach and Mac and Cheese. The presentation was good, a very nice size plate, which is always good in my opinion. Then I tasted the Catfish and it seem uninspired. I mean it was good, but it was the kind of fish I could make at home, not by a chef and at $15 a plate. It really had no taste. It seemed like it was seasoned with salt and pepper and fried. The Spinach was good but again not very unique, not the kind of food you go out to eat. I loved the Mac & Cheese, they did hit it out of the Park with it. It has just the right amount of cheese and mix of cheeses. I mean it was slammmming.
Oh I forgot to mention the last part of the meal which was equally forgettable. We ordered the the Sweet Potato Pie to go. We got home and tasted it, but seemed storebought. We paid $5 bucks for a slice when we could have bought the whole box for $10. I don't recommend it!
Anyway, I give this restaurant 3.5 stars. It's good if you're hungry and want to go out with your husband and not cook at home. More than likely, I will not visit the restaurant again because I I go out to eat to get what I don't get at home. But if I happen to pass by Melba's one day, then I will order the Mac & Cheese to go.
-Wife
My husband and I walked in and were promptly seated. I was excited to taste the food because of the very nice decor of the restaurant. It looked like a very chic but quaint restaurant. The walls were covered with white wood panels, and the rest of the decor was black and wood, with sprinkles of artwork in the room. There were mirrors on the back wall which made the room seem larger and modern chandeliers hung from the high ceilings.
Now comes the fun part, the FOOD. We were starving, I mean S T A R V I N G and couldn't wait to eat a bite. I hope it didn't impair our judgement, I don't think it did. We were conscious of what we were doing.
We started with drinks and shared an appetizer. For drink, I chose the SANGRIA, I just love sangrias because I convince myself that it is a healthy choice. I mean it has red wine and fruits which doctors say is what people need to be healthy. I was just trying to get my healthy on. It was very good. Had the right amount of alcohol (I mean red wine, good for the heart) and a dose of fruit (a half of an strawberry, but I'm sure it had orange juice too).
I chose the appetizer, which my husband and I shared. An empanada, that appealed to me because I'm Dominican and we eats empanadas all the time whenever we get a chance. Anyway, we ordered one cheese and spinach appetizer to share. I thought it was good but was filled with air. It came with a very good sweet sauce (seemed like duck sauce). It relieved my starving stomach for a few minutes.
Then came the food. I ordered theCatfish and a side of Spinach and Mac and Cheese. The presentation was good, a very nice size plate, which is always good in my opinion. Then I tasted the Catfish and it seem uninspired. I mean it was good, but it was the kind of fish I could make at home, not by a chef and at $15 a plate. It really had no taste. It seemed like it was seasoned with salt and pepper and fried. The Spinach was good but again not very unique, not the kind of food you go out to eat. I loved the Mac & Cheese, they did hit it out of the Park with it. It has just the right amount of cheese and mix of cheeses. I mean it was slammmming.
Oh I forgot to mention the last part of the meal which was equally forgettable. We ordered the the Sweet Potato Pie to go. We got home and tasted it, but seemed storebought. We paid $5 bucks for a slice when we could have bought the whole box for $10. I don't recommend it!
Anyway, I give this restaurant 3.5 stars. It's good if you're hungry and want to go out with your husband and not cook at home. More than likely, I will not visit the restaurant again because I I go out to eat to get what I don't get at home. But if I happen to pass by Melba's one day, then I will order the Mac & Cheese to go.
-Wife
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