Showing posts with label Friends. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Friends. Show all posts

Thursday, February 27, 2020

Buca di Beppo

Meeting our friend Jenn G. before seeing Dear Evan Hansen 
                 
Notes


SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP   A mixture of Italian cheeses, artichokes & fresh spinach, served with chips.

BRUSCHETTA  Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, red onions, basil-infused olive oil & balsamic vinegar, served with parmesan crostini.

CHICKEN PARMIGIANA  Topped with our homemade marinara sauce, Roma tomatoes, basil & mozzarella.

BAKED RIGATONI  Spicy Italian sausage & meat sauce tossed & topped with mozzarella, parmesan & ricotta.






Sunday, January 12, 2020

Monday, December 30, 2019

Bridie's


63-28 Woodhaven Blvd, Rego Park, NY 11374


Diane and John L. are in town for the holidays and sharing some time with Amy and me.

Notes

I (or maybe everyone) must have been hungry as I only took the one shot of my sandwich.  So thank you to Bridie's website for the extra images. 





Sunday, December 22, 2019

Sangria Tapas

1033 MacArthur Blvd, Mahwah, NJ 07430

Found this place online and choose it sight unseen to meet our friend Jenn G.  It is somewhere in the middle between us. Were (wrongly) a little worried about the strip mall location... Our own prejudice.  We made reservations for opening time and laughed that we did not need to. WRONG! the place was packed before we left with a couple large groups and several tables with families. The staff was friendly and attentive, the selection was extensive, and the food was delicious. Be sure to stop here if you are in the area.

Notes




The great part of tapas is that you get to order LOTS of small plates!

Pan con tomate (Spanish bruschetta) and Olives to start

The interior when we arrived.  They were empty.  NOT FOR LONG!

ALBONDIGAS Lamb meatballs, preserved tomato sauce, sheep milk cheese, herb croutons

PULPO A LA PLANCHA Marinated Galician octopus, watercress, piquillo pepper romesco sauce

EMPANADAS

PATITIS PATATAS Potatoes, chorizo, smoked paprika, tomato and aioli sauce

MARISCADA Clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops, calamari in choice of red or green sauce, rice and seasonal vegetable

PUDÍN DE PAN SANGRÍA Bread pudding, apples, oranges, grapes, walnuts, warm caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream.

CHURROS CON CHOCOLATE The Spanish doughnut covered with cinnamon sugar served with hot chocolate dipping sauce

Chocolate Ice Cream


Sunday, November 3, 2019

Cowan's Public

Brunch with our friend Mark G.

Notes


GREYHOUND Vodka, fresh-squeezed Grapefruit Juice, Lemon-Ginger Bitters

BENEDICT Poached egg, Canadian Bacon, Biscuit, Hollandaise, Arugala
Another BENEDICT

SAUSAGE HASH Potato, fried egg, toast