When a downtown
girl-about-town finds herself far, far above 14th street, Whole
Foods is the familiar and most likely place to shop for fresh produce, organic
specialties and to grab a quick bite. But, with my first introduction to
Fairway Market and the Fairway Market Café on the Upper West Side, I quickly
learned that Whole Foods isn’t the only reliable grocery shop and foodie heaven
in town.
Earlier this week I
was invited to an exclusive blogger dinner at the Fairway Market Cafe and
Steakhouse dubbed “Dining with the Masters,” featuring Cheesemonger Steven
Jenkins and Sommelier Joshua Wesson pairing cheese and wine alongside a
decadent three-course dinner.
Chef Mitchel London,
Mayor Ed Koch’s official chef at Gracie Mansion for 7 years, helms the kitchen
of the café space, bringing his unique culinary style to a classic menu. Open 7
days a week, the café serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and they even offer $1
off beer and glasses of wine from 3-6pm for happy hour.
Tucked away a flight
above the market, the café is a bit noisy, so this isn’t the spot to have an
intimate date night. But, this is the perfect space to enjoy dinner before or
after shopping downstairs or for a quick breakfast before heading into the
office.
(Lollipop Lamb Chops with Eggplant Gratin) |
The wine and cheese
pairing was interesting – who know there were so many types of goat cheese? But
the true star of the event was the food that Chef Mitchel London served
alongside each pairing. The Lollipop Lamb Chops were tender, accompanied by
Eggplant Gratin, with a cheesy melt, making this eggplant far from a healthy
vegetable side.
(Peach Apricot Tart
with Vanilla Ice Cream)
|
For dessert, we indulged in a flaky, buttery tart, filled with sweet fruit and topped with ice cream. Such a great ending to the meal!
If you find yourself
venturing away from Central Park, in need of picnic supplies or a casual spot
to dine with a guarantee of more than casual food, stop into the Fairway Market
Café!
Fairway Market. 2127 Broadway (at 74th
St).
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