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Friday, October 4, 2013

Food Review: Vella Restaurant & Wine Bar


Earlier this week I had the pleasure of stopping by Vella for a tapas and cocktail tasting! I love Italian food and being that Vella is actually in my neighborhood; it was a clear win, win! Here in NYC we've been experiencing an Indian summer giving everyone their last push to eat outdoors. Vella has an amazing patio section, perfect for socializing and people watching. For me, good food is just as important as the price! I'm happy to say Vella is 'real person' affordable without losing the class and elegance of a dining out experience!

Now on to the important things…like the food & drinks. My favorite cocktail was the Kissyomama (its spicy & I love a good spicy cocktail). Runner up, the West Egg; its a must try! There wasn't a a dish I didn't enjoy, but  were some definite stand outs. The crab cake was delightfully and full of crab. Nothing better than a crabby crab cake! The truffle mac & cheese with or without bacon was insanely good; the bacon just enhances it! The tartars were scrumptious as well, especially the tuna (I'm a seafood person all the way) it was so fresh and perfectly prepared with flavors that harmoniously blended together. Go to Vella's website here or stop by when you're on the upper east side!

Ricotta Lemon Honey & Arugula on Flat Bread
 Roasted Wild Mushroom Crostini
Left:  Magic Lantern ~ Russian Standard Vodka, Pimm's Cocchi Americano, Muddled Cucumber & Mint, Fresh Leon Juice, Simple Syrup, Topped w/ Ginger Beer & a Strawberry Wedge
Middle: Prosecco ~ Mionetto DOC Venteo, Italy
Right: West Egg ~ Maker's Mark Bourbon, Fresh Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Strawberry, Club Soda
 Classic Steak Tartar

Left: Cucumber Mint Lemonade ~ Mint, Cucumber, Fresh Lime Juice, Club Soda, Ginger Beer
Right: East 77th ~ Jasmine Tea Infused Grey Goose Vodka, Fresh Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Strawberries, 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters
 Kissyomama 
Don Julio Reposada, Domaine de Canton, Mango Puree, Fresh Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, 2 drops El Yucateco Green Hot Sauce, 4 Thai Basil Leaves
 Tuna Tartar (with Cucumber, Chive, Apple & Mustard)
 Tuscan Caesar Salad (Caciocavallo & Croutons)
 Crab Cake with Cabbage, Carrot & Cucumber Slaw
Truffled Mac & Cheese + Bacon
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