Happy Weekend Steemit Friends!
One of the few GREAT ADVANTAGES of living in a BIG CITY like NEW YORK is.... THE FOOD.
I love it just for that. It is a foodie paradise. 😋
Sooo many dining options at your doorstep, sooo little time. Really, you couldn't eat your way through the 4,000+ restaurants located in all of the five boroughs.
Today, I want to share with you one of the fantastic foodie finds in my neighborhood,The Milling Room on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
Fellow Steemian 
is joining for dinner too!
The Milling Room serves "New American" fare in a "tavern-like atmosphere". The interior space is large and impressive as is the food and the service.
From The Milling Room's website:
"The Milling Room opened in November 2014 and occupies the space which was originally built in 1890 as the luxurious Endicott Hotel. When the original hotel opened, it was described as "in all respects, the finest and best appointed in this part of the city." Designed by Edward Angell, who also designed several other prominent buildings on the Upper West Side, and build by Charles A. Fuller, the hotel was crafted of Pompeian brick and terracotta, including a glass-roofed Palm Room where today in its place is The Milling Room..."
The restaurant is located between 81st and 82nd Streets on Columbus Avenue, just a short block away from the American Museum of Natural History.
I'm feeling peckish... let's take a peek at le menu...
Printed on the bottom left-hand side it reads "Scott Bryan, Chef Proprietor". According to the The Milling Room's website, Scott Bryan has been "described by Anthony Bourdain as "a cult figure among cooks".
So, this should be goooddd...
The tartare, orrr the risotto... I dunno... OOOoooo... Orzo Mac 'n Cheese, yes please!
I'll behave (this time) and choose a "healthier" option. It's chilly out so I'll start with this warming soup...
The curried lentil soup appetizer with madras curry, ginger, coconut milk and crème fraiche.
Next, we'll split an entrée and share it as an app...
The chanterelle mushroom risotto entrée with English peas, Reggiano, black truffle and mascarpone cheese.
C'mon, truffles and mascarpone... I had to be a little naughty! Next up, my main dish...
I'm having the Scottish salmon entrée with zucchini noodles, white port and caper chive butter...
And is enjoying the grilled skirt steak entrée with glazed heirloom carrots, pommes purée and green peppercorn jus!
Now that I shared a taste of our dining experience with you, here's my quickie review...
The Good
Delicious food!
Fantastic drink menu and wine selection.
Quick and courteous service.
Great space! Large and lofty main dining room and a separate bar room.
Live music in the bar room!
Convenient UWS location.
Easy to make a reservation by phone or Opentable.
The Bad
The menus are highly flammable (arghh... don't ask!).
A tad pricy $$$$ for the Upper West Side (but not unreasonable).
The Ugly
None! Just yummmm!
The Official 
STEEMIT FOODIE FIND Rating Score is 4.5 / 5 PLATES! 🍽️🍽️🍽️🍽️.5
Do you have a favorite neighborhood restaurant?
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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