One of the best things to come out of LinkedIn and Facebook is that you might actually reconnect with someone you genuinely liked and lost touch with. For me that was the case regarding a co-worker from Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., that I haven't seen for over a decade. And even better, to find out she's a foodie and still lives in the tri-state area! For our get together we decided to meet for lunch at db Bistro Moderne on 44th in Midtown. This is one of Daniel Boulud's and not including his namesake restaurant, my personal favorite.
We caught up with each other last week on one of those incredibly beautiful and warm days. The restaurant opens for lunch at noon, when our reservation was, so we were among the first seated at a nice table in front of the window.
Contemplating the menu, we started with a glass of Billicarte-Salmon, Mareuil-sur-Ay Rose, multi-vintage. We agreed on an appetizer and an entree each. To start I ordered an appetizer portion of the traditional house made Sagnerelli Pasta with Braised Veal Ragoût, Seasonal Vegetables Fricasée and Mascarpone Cheese.
This was a delightful and comforting dish with a mixture of grape tomatoes, fava beans and snow peas. The veal ragout had a richness to it that complimented the creaminess of the pasta. The foam on top was visually appealing and delicate. Yummy!
Dawn started her meal off with the Atlantic salmon tartare with Artichokes Purée, Shaved Celery
Toasted Pumpernickel Bread and Crème Fraiche with lemon dressing. The tartare was pure Spring with the light citrus dressing bringing out the freshness of the fish and showcasing the delicate chives. A great start to the meal.
For my main course I went with a favorite - the lobster salad with Mesclun, Hearts of Palm, Green Beans and Pesto Dressing. I had this dish once before a few years ago with Alan and remembered it vividly. So nice that it was as great as I hoped it would be again. I took a picture of it but it didn't come out so just take my word for it that the dish was as pretty and elegant as it was delicious. Loaded with perfectly poached lobster claw meat and lovely greens...so perfect.
Dawn choose the Maine Sea Scallops with Glazed White & Green Asparagus, Warm Herb Vinaigrette, Black Trumpet Mushroom and Fumet Emulsion.
Lunch was just delightful ~ great food and great conversation. If you're ever in midtown looking for a place to have a leisurely meal, this should be on your radar.
Zagat's Rating: 25-22-24
Jenn's Rating: 88
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