The food scene on the Upper West Side keeps getting more and more exciting as new restaurants pop up offering the best from cuisines around the world. From an upscale caviar lounge to a hibachi restaurant and a gelato parlor, these eateries below are all worth checking out. Bon appetite!
Flame Hibachi
100 W 82nd St.
If you prefer to eat your dinner with a side of entertainment, then you’re bound to love Flame Hibachi. This hot new neighborhood spot offers hibachi tables in a sleek atmosphere where patrons can watch some awesome fiery tricks as their meal gets prepped. The chefs will shock and delight you and your family or friends as they perform their one-man show in a spectacular fashion. The menu at Flame is full of options and you can try a variety of sushi rolls, exquisite appetizers such as the wild tuna tartare, and delicious dishes like the wonderful chilean sea bass and kung pao chicken meatballs. There’s gluten-free soy sauce available for those with alimentary restrictions and you can pair the meal with exotic cocktails like the Taste of Asia which mixes cilantro-infused vodka with calamansi nectar and fresh-pressed lime juice. We can’t think of a better place to be cool for the summer!
flamenyc.com
Olma Caviar
420 Amsterdam Ave.
Luxury comes to the Upper West Side with the opening of Olma Caviar. This brand new restaurant offers a taste of pure excellence with delectable caviar and champagne at affordable prices. Olma’s eight varieties of caviar (salmon red, bowfin, hackleback, paddlefish, Russian osetra karat, Russian siberian aurora, white sturgeon, and beluga) are served on a blini or a hard-boiled egg and creme fraiche. Each variety is sensational and you can try all of them by ordering the caviar tasting platter. If blinis aren’t your thing, the restaurant also serves sandwiches covered in caviar, a one-of-a-kind caviar pizza, cheese platters, and other appetizers such as duck leg confit. Pair the caviar with champagne and enjoy the elegant ambiance of Olma.
http://www.olmacaviarbar.com
Breads Bakery at Lincoln Center
1890 Broadway
The new Breads Bakery at Lincoln Center prides itself on using natural organic ingredients and whole grains in order to produce breads that count with a higher nutritional value and an elevated richness in flavor. By using traditional baking methods and making everything the artisanal way, each and every chocolate babka (the star item) is crispy on the outside but tender and soft on the inside. When walking into Breads Bakery, you’ll also find the decadent Concord Cake and the Soutine, a chocolate mousse topped with creamy chocolate meringue. There are also other choices available such as veggie sandwiches, fruit tarts, cheese straws, and rugelachs that are offered on a daily basis. Check the bakery’s official website below for information on upcoming baking classes. The next one is taking place on June 15 and students will learn how to make a challah!
http://www.breadsbakery.com/#!
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Amerino Gelato
414 Amsterdam Ave.
Find relief from the sweltering summer heat and get a scoop of authentic Italian ice cream without leaving the West Side at Amerino Gelato. This new ice cream joint specializes in making gelato that follows the original Italian recipe whilst using free-range organic eggs and the highest grade whole milk. Each ice cream is free of artificial colorings or flavorings and each cone and cup is carefully presented in an intricate rose-shaped pattern. The current flavor of the season is the refreshing ginger and blood orange and there many other blissful flavors such as stracciatella, hazelnut, pistachio, and custard cherry. For those in the mood for other sweet treats, Amarato offers waffles, crepes, and focaccinas(delicious ice cream sandwiches with warm bread and frozen gelato inside). Come for an ice cream and stay for a taste of the long summer ahead.
http://www.amorino.com/us
Zurutto Ramen & Gyoza Bar
142 W 72nd St.
From the team behind Tanzan comes this new ramen and gyoza bar located on 72nd St. between Columbus and Broadway. Zurutto is an excellent addition to the neighborhood and offers a menu featuring Asian fare that’s organic, contains no MSG, and no other artificial additives. In fact, the type of noodles they use are organic brown ramen noodles. Order the spicy ramen with broth made of chicken, onions, cabbage, egg, and corn, or try the pork bun with Sriracha mayo, Japanese fried chicken, and the miso ramen. The staff is attentive, courteous and will make you feel right at home. Drink the Kagua Rogue beer and enjoy a satisfying oriental meal in the heart of the Upper West Side.
zurutto.com