Day 931 : The Smith Lincoln Center

Location : 63rd and Broadway, in the old Josephina space, kind of diagonally across the street from Lincoln Center and down the block from the Boulud's, that is Bar, Epicerie, and Sud. Opened just over a week ago, branch number three of the casual American brasserie / gastro-pub that originated in the East Village.  Think that local neighborhoody gastro bistro in the Marais or even in the 10th arrondissement but situated on the corner of 63rd and Broadway.
 
The menu is a melange of soups, salads, entrees, pastas, burgers, and the such. Elevated gastro pub food in a fun yet casual and lively environment. A nice selection of wines, cocktails and beers as well, if you fancy a tipple.

So what did we have?

We split their Burrata appetizer served with homemade pesto, fried red peppers, tomato jam and toasted ciabatta. This was delicious and sumptuous burrata -- luscious, creamy, and sensually fabulous. Just the way Burrata should be.

We also split their Tuna Tartar appetizer served with jalapenos and black sesame. Tangy and flavorful, this was a clean and simple interpretation of a classic.

Lastly we split a side of their brussels sprouts which were lovely. Confession - I am having a love affair with brussels sprouts right now. Well, lets be clear, every year when late Fall rolls around, my mind goes to roasted brussels sprouts, there's just something so satisfying about them -- rustic and comforting yet vegetal and fabulous. They bring a smile to my face and at the Smith, they did just so.

Overall, a selection of small tastes of their menu which were quite tasty. I look forward to returning to try a more extensive selection of their dishes.

The Smith Lincoln Center location has the perfect downtown meets uptown feel. Full of bubbly chatter and crowds of people, it is exactly what the neighborhood needs if you ask me.

The Smith
1900 Broadway
NYC

Day 795 : Nibbles at the Smith

The Smith, well the original version located on 3rd avenue between 10th and 11th street, was an immediate scene when it opened a few years back. A casual yet sleek gastro pub buzzing with life, it's a great place to grab a drink and / or a bite before going to a show at Webster Hall or a movie at a nearby cinema.

Last night we split a few of their appetizers while waiting for our concert at Webster Hall.

So what did we have?

Their burrata with roasted tomatoes, basil, and sourdough panzanella salad. Classic, delish, flavorful and burrata is always a Fromagical favorite. We also had their baked pretzel with honey mustard. Warm and gooey and comforting in the right sort of ways -- the perfect partner for a nice Pilsner. We also had their artichoke flatbread with black olives, parmesan, ricotta, and roasted sweet onions. Savory, simple, rustic, and just the right touch of aromatic flair. It was great with my glass of Channing Daughter Rosato di Merlot. We also had a side order of their brussel sprouts that fell flat unfortunately but overall great drinks, company, and nibbles.

The Smith

55 Third Avenue

or...

956 Second Avenue

or...coming soon...

1900 Broadway