Happy Weekend Steemit Friends! 😉
Today, I'm excited to share with you a lovely dinner I had over the holidays! 🍾 Living in New York City, there are so many dining options to choose from right at your doorstep. Yet, few are as unique and as legendary as La Grenouille. 🐸
Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, this "Old New York" fine dining establishment has been in business for over half a century. Despite its age, "the little frog" is still hot and hopping.
Since it first opened its doors in 1962, La Grenouille has been wowing patrons with its exquisite French haute cuisine and lavish décor. Much of which has remained the same throughout the years.
This joint certainly gives off that '60's 'Mad Men' vibe. So much so, you'd expect to spot Don Draper sipping an old-fashioned at the bar.
The opulent Main Dining Room is like a flower bomb exploded! It's filled with fresh bouquets of the prettiest pink roses and sumptuously soft red velvet booth seats. C'est chic!
La Grenouille is rich in both heritage and romance and is the perfect choice to celebrate a special occasion with that very special someone. It's an epicurean delight in every way!
Take a Virtual Tour
On this evening, I enjoyed the prix fixe tasting menu served in the Main Dining Room. The same menu is also available upstairs at the Fireside Café. If you prefer to order à la carte, you can do so at the bar Aviateur. Each dining room offers its very own ambience.
Here's a peek at le menu's highlights...
The snapper tartare
Up next is my favorite part of the meal...
The pistachio soufflé
I have to say, I'm a sucker for a soufflé and it just happens that it's La Grenouille's specialty dessert. Trust me, it's well worth the twenty or so minute wait.
They offer so many soufflés in so many enticing flavors like Grand Marnier, pistachio, hazelnut, passion fruit, pear, raspberry, caramel, coffee and of course, chocolate. If you don't see your favorite house specialty on the menu that evening, they'll prepare your choice at your request. Now that's service!
I chose the pistachio. It arrived perfectly puffy and tasted divine. Also included with dessert is a cookie tasting plate.
Now that I shared a small taste of my fine dining experience with you, here's my quickie review...
The Good
Exquisite French haute cuisine.
Fantastic wine selection.
Exceptionally attentive service.
Luxuriant décor and ambiance. Lavish main dining room, upstairs café and separate bar room. Beautifully appointed fresh floral arrangements. Take a Virtual Tour!
Conveniently located in the heart of Midtown at 3 East 52nd St.
Easy to make a reservation via Opentable.
The Bad
Dress code: Men are required to wear a jacket.
Pricy $$$$$ and worth it! 🤑
The Ugly
None! Just yummmm! 😍😋
The Official 
STEEMIT FOODIE FIND Rating Score is 5 / 5 PLATES! 🍽️🍽️🍽️🍽️🍽️
STEEMIT FOODIE FIND Rating Score is 5 / 5 PLATES! 🍽️🍽️🍽️🍽️🍽️ For my foodie friends, this throwback video of La Grenouille in 1987 is worth a watch!
Wishing you a Happy, Healthy & Prosperous 2018! 🥂
Thanks for commenting, upvoting and resteeming this post! I hope my post will inspire you to treat yourself to something delicious! Until next time...
Bon Appétit!
Michelle
xx
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