But again lot of food. We also enjoyed the creme brûlée which deserves its' reputation for excellence. If you like this post or the photos, feel free to share it using the toolbar below or to write a comment!
That's a reference to Chef Raekwon (rapper), if you didn't know.Okay so now on to the important part of the review - food and pics:We started with an amuse bouche of puff pastry with gorgonzola cheese and red and green sauce.
The mustard added a hint of sweetness to counteract the salt. It's a lucky spot to have if you're local to upper Midtown West, and even if not, well... it's a lot closer than Paris.
)for Dinner Menu $50 for two people (approx. Our first appetizer received mixed reviews. My bouillabaisse with shrimp, cod, clams, mussels, and scallops was a huge dish.
That's the kind of drive that keeps him successful in the most dog-eat-dog city in the world, I suppose. It was served with a small side of al dente barley and a vegetale medley (string beans, carrots, cauliflower). Both were executed perfectly, juicy and tender, with the skin being the star of the show.
Daily 4:00PM-6:00PM, ENJOY $7 GLASS OF WINE AT THE BAR Our meal began with an amuse-bouche made of porcini mushrooms formed into a bite sized pate. French fries were soggy. Menu may not be up to date.
I should mention that I drank a glass (or two) of Côtes du Rhône with my meal. It was served tender and juicy. Paper over table cloths table setting on ample size tables. Chef Bernard has traveled extensively throughout Europe as a restaurant consultant.
Want to chime in? When the dish came to the table, it had this wonderful aroma and I could not wait to taste the broth that was delicious and very flavorful, perfectly seasoned. Lobster ravioli was exquisite but the coral sauce was a tad underwhelming.
They give complimentary petit fours OMG I'm so impressed. For instance, there are escargots (snails), but not cooked the usual way, with garlic and butter. He then decided to go visit New York...and never went back to France, working in many restaurants, before opening Meli Melo and then Paname.
The short walk after we left was welcome...Paname is a nice place to go to, simple and unpretentious, where the passion of its Chef and owner really reflects into the dishes. Between courses we were presented with a mushroom treat and then later with a taste of raspberry sorbet. Menu wise, you will find classics, but as I mentioned before, reinvented. The sauce was really good, and the toasted bread that came with it had a nice spicy mayo spread for the fat to cut the acid. Last were the homemade crêpes, made with Grand Marnier and served with almonds.
Prepared with some Valhrona bittersweet chocolate, it was dense and very chocolatey. It's rare that we find this chardonnay on the menu when we are dining out.
Wednesday June 15 2016, BEST VALUE IN TOWN PRICE FIXED DINNER 3 COURSE $ 43 PER PERSON Sauteed Cod Fish a la Nicoice Tomato Fondant, Wild Tilapia Filet with Asparagus & Almonds, Sauteed Shrimp Vadouvan in Potato Nest on a Bed of Tumeric Rice, New York Shell Steak au Confit D'echalottes.
My friend and I shared a tomato, mozzarella, basil appetizer that was fresh and delicious.
Paname NYC Chef Bernard Ros and Cognac. The Mango puree was a little on the sweet side for me, but if you don't pour the entire sauce on the duck, it makes a perfect pairing.Pre-Dessert: An unexpected surprise, our waitress brought out a small dessert plate of baked goodies like French butter cookies, Biscotti and Madeleines.Dessert:Mousse au ChocolatVery well presented delight packed with delicious rich dark chocolate flavor.Crepe MaisonThe Crepes was well executed with the grand marnier and garnished with sliced almonds and powder sugar. Our appetizer was very novel. Chef-owner Bernard Ros taps into the city’s casual bistro ethos, offering classic, reasonably-priced cuisine—some traditional, and some invigorated with modern tweaks "pour le neighborhood,” he imparts on a recent night. Dinner is served in a white-clothed dining room trimmed with banquet tables, art deco mirrors and large, Erté-esque paintings.
The cheese was great here. I would steer you more toward the traditional French culinary items here, because they are done so very well.We also tried the baby octopus with beans. I didn't share the same sentiment.
By now you should have noticed the theme here. As you walk in, I was immediately reminded of a restaurant I've been near Sacre Coeur, Paris.