Penny Cluse Cafe – Vermont

he8: N/A

she8: After hanging out with my baby bro for a week in Burlington… the sandwich name matched my mood! 

we8: Broccoli Meltdown (grilled Orb Weaver Cheese with broccoli & cherry pepper relish on wheat, rye, sourdough or raisin bread)

 http://pennycluse.com/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunset Beach – Shelter Island, NY

he8: Perfect food. Stunning sunset. And she8 shadows it all.

she8: French beach side restaurant. Full bellies of fish. Sunset with he8. Completely fulfilled.

we8: Moules à-la-Plancha (méditerranéen mussels, cracked pepper, beurre fondue),  Loup de Mer (lemon, thym), Grilled Octopus, Tuna Tartare.

http://www.sunsetbeachli.com/restaurant.html

Southampton Social Club – NY

he8: she8 said we had to be independent this week… so why is she eating all my mussels?

she8: Our table of eight definitely put the social in this social club. When you’re surrounded by great people… that’s all that truly matters.

we8: Pan Seared Striped Bass Provencale (organic red quinoa& roasted local asparagus), Classic Caesar, Prince Edward Island Mussels (saffron shallot & garlic white wine broth, toasted baguette), Braised Short Rib Sliders (roasted strawberry barbecue sauce, cole slaw, toasted brioche buns, gherkins).

http://www.southamptonsocialclub.com/

Ecco – Atlanta

he8: With a bar like this… there is no reason to ever sit in the restaurant. With a bar like… there is no reason to ever sit in the restaurant.

she8:  You make me laugh he8… #echo

we8: Piquillo peppers (stuffed with braised beef), Piri piri squid (Castelvetrano olive puree, sunny side egg, cilantro),  Heirloom summer squash (with mint, soffrito), Fire Roasted French white asparagus, Mixed lettuces (radish, almonds, tarragon-mustard vinaigrette).

http://www.ecco-atlanta.com/

Hotel Chantelle – NYC

he8:  Outdoor atmosphere, going from day to night, at the same pace that she8 goes through sparkling Rose.

she8:  Seriously… sweetbreads? No thanks sweet cheeks. Now I don’t have to share my watermelon & mint salad! Every bite was heaven.

we8:  Pan Seared Diver Scallops (chanterelle mushrooms, English pea puree, crispy pancetta, pickled ramps), Beef  Sliders (aged white cheddar, applewood smoked bacon & chipotle ketchup served on a pretzel-glazed brioche bun), Organic Green Salad (bibb lettuce, watercress, wild arugula, fennel, haricot vert, lemon dressing), Watermelon Salad (watermelon, mint, cucumber, tomato, toasted pine nuts, ricotta cheese), Veal Sweetbreads (heirloom tomato and marrow fondue).

http://hotelchantelle.com/

Sylvia’s – Harlem, NYC

he8:  Only gospel can make soul food better.  By the way, can a soul get clogged arteries?

she8:  This was my first fried chicken & waffle experience. However, I have no excuse for the cake. That Sunday was one big sin.

we8: Biscuits, Fried Chicken & Waffles, Barbecue Ribs, Mac & Cheese, Yams, and Red Velvet Cake.

http://www.sylviasrestaurant.com/

Bubby’s Tribeca – New York City

he8:  Could be the quietest breakfast I ever had. Someone lost their voice!

she8:  …

we8:  Cheese grits, Oatmeal, and Matzo Ball soup.

http://bubbys.com/bubbys-tribeca/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Norwood Club – New York City

he8: The perfect club for this private club.

she8:  Don’t remember the food. Distracted by the decor. I wonder how long it would take before someone realized I’ve moved in…?

we8:  Chicken Caesar Salad & The Norwood Club

http://www.norwoodclub.com/

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Sushi Azabu – NYC

he8:  Not sure if the sushi was amazing or if it was she8 and her frozen smile from eating sushi back in NYC that made me love this place. Little of both, I think.

she8:  Tiny spot located in the basement of another restaurant with only 4 tables and the sushi melted like butter on your tongue. However, I could have swallowed my chopstick and had a fabulous time. With he8 and back home in NYC.  My two favorite ingredients!

we8:  FLUKE CARPACCIO, “WAGYU” BEEF – TATAKI (Thinly Sliced Wagyu-beef, Japanese Radish, Onion, White Radish Sprouts with Garlic), RED SNAPPER  NIGIRI, AMBERJACK KAMA, NEGITORO-MAKI (Blue Fin Tuna and Scallion Roll), GREEN TEA ICE CREAM (fruit & mochi).

http://www.greenwichgrill.com/sushiazabureservation.html

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Parlor – New York

he8:  It’s like they took CBGB’s, shoved it into skinny jeans and taught it how to cook.

she8:  Cool members club. Gorgeous models hang from the wall. A mixologist pouring. But the army of Magnolia cupcakes marching towards me stole the show.

we8:  Hanger steak with spinach and wasabi mashed potatoes, Grilled salmon with risotto, ravioli (but we don’t remember as a result of a mixologist mixing madness).

http://www.parlornewyork.com/

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