On Sunday night I finally made it to Jean George's new and very popular ABC Kitchen (35 East 18th Street between Broadway & Park Avenue). The concept is organic, local, market table sort of thing... from their website: "abc kitchen has a committed focus to local, sustainable and organic seasonal produce
that does not use pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, insecticides or GMOs; meat, fish and dairy
that is locally sourced where possible, from humanely treated pasture-fed animals free of antibiotics
and hormones; teas, coffees, spices, organic wines, juices and elixirs that are organically cultivated
on fair trade cooperatives celebrating and honoring sustainability, artistry and our global diversity.
"
The vibe is barn meets South Beach... with rustic barn beams contrasted by white plastic chairs and white tables. The tableware is quirky with unmatched china bread plates and vintage mixed flatware. The food is all brought out on interesting handmade white porcelain plates and bowls with unique shapes (they sell these at ABC Carpet, porcelain dinnerware by jan burtz).
We started with the crab toast ($15) which had a nice quantity of peekytoe crab with lemon aioli on a toasted rustic bread. It was very fresh and tasty.
I had the black sea bass ($27) with chilis, herbs, baby potatoes, spinach and lemon confit. It was in a very light broth and not spicy at all, kind of "spa food". The spinach was beautiful, obviously super fresh. I had hoped the dish might be a bit more spicy because of the chilis and have more flavor in general... but, while it was good, I was underwhelmed. Maybe I caught the dish on an off night?
The vibe is barn meets South Beach... with rustic barn beams contrasted by white plastic chairs and white tables. The tableware is quirky with unmatched china bread plates and vintage mixed flatware. The food is all brought out on interesting handmade white porcelain plates and bowls with unique shapes (they sell these at ABC Carpet, porcelain dinnerware by jan burtz).
We started with the crab toast ($15) which had a nice quantity of peekytoe crab with lemon aioli on a toasted rustic bread. It was very fresh and tasty.
I had the black sea bass ($27) with chilis, herbs, baby potatoes, spinach and lemon confit. It was in a very light broth and not spicy at all, kind of "spa food". The spinach was beautiful, obviously super fresh. I had hoped the dish might be a bit more spicy because of the chilis and have more flavor in general... but, while it was good, I was underwhelmed. Maybe I caught the dish on an off night?
I have to say what really blew me away was the extraordinary salted caramel ice cream on the dessert menu. The flavor was amazing! Just what you'd expect of a Jean Georges restaurant, so I definitely finished off the meal right!
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