 My favorite restaurant in NYC
One of my favorite restaurants in all of NYC is Village Restaurant. Most every major event in my adult life has taken place there. . . . first date with my husband, most anniversaries since, got engaged there, engagement party, went there after my wedding (in my wedding dress), post wedding brunch, my 40th birthday party . . . all because the food is THAT good!! Since we moved to Costa Rica 7 months ago this is the place that I miss the most!!
It is a contemporary American/French Bistro and Brasserie that is chef owned by the French born and trained Steve Lyle (he spent his early years growing up in Provence).
The staff is congenial and very knowledgeable about both food and wine. Some of our favorite wines were first tasted there. Jeffrey the bartender also makes the best Appletini . . . bar none (granted they may be a bit passe now, but still tasty nonetheless!!)
Some favorites include: Pan Roast of Oysters (with chipolte chile, cilantro and creme fraiche . . . you cannot believe how good it is), grilled lamb sirloin with stuffed eggplant and polenta, tuna tartare with pickled peppers and shitake mushrooms, steamed mussels with chorizo and his world renowned NY Strip Steak au Poive with the best french fries in all of Manhattan.
I truly don't think I have ever had a bad meal there in the over 100 times I have eaten there.
Be sure to say hello to Steve and tell him that Sharyn and Mike from Costa Rica said "hey".
The restaurant is located at 62 West 9th Street of of 6th Avenue (in the Village). |