O Bon Vin - Wine tasting event » Restaurant review http://www.obonvin.com O Bon Vin organize Wine tasting events in New York City Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:47:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Jojo Restaurant Review http://www.obonvin.com/2009/12/22/jojo-restaurant-review/ http://www.obonvin.com/2009/12/22/jojo-restaurant-review/#comments Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:41:17 +0000 admin http://www.obonvin.com/?p=465 I recently went to JoJo, one of Jean George’s restaurants, for dinner and strongly recommend it.

Jojo is located in a lovely brownstone lit with candles at night. The tables are a bit close but the setting is elegant,  sophisticated and warm.

The food is wonderful and not pretentious as is the service.  They feature a $26 lunch including two plates and a dessert, as well as a $38 three-course dinner before 6 pm. I  had the Butternut squash soup with black trumpet mushrooms and the slowly cooked salmon  with a glass of  Sauvignon Blanc,  that was delicious !

Jojo has been rated 25 by Zagat and I think they totally deserve it.

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]]> http://www.obonvin.com/2009/12/22/jojo-restaurant-review/feed/ 2 Kittichai Restaurant Review http://www.obonvin.com/2009/12/06/kittichai-restaurant-review/ http://www.obonvin.com/2009/12/06/kittichai-restaurant-review/#comments Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:52:41 +0000 admin http://www.obonvin.com/?p=431 A few days ago, I was hanging out in Soho with friends from France and we decided to eat at Kittichai at the Thompson Hotel. (Click here for the Map)

This fancy Thai influenced restaurant has a beautiful and intimate décor that features colorful silk drapes and a beautiful pool with floating orchids and votive candles.

The hip atmosphere makes it a great place for dinner and dates. The food is inventive and well executed with stunning flavors and textures. Dishes are dressed to impress.

Service is attentive and quick.

I recommend the tuna tartar that comes with mini pie cups filled with peanuts and a ginger lime sweet sauce, the whole bite just melts in your mouth. The marinated baked Chilean sea bass is delicious as well as the banana spring rolls.

Here is their website: http://www.kittichairestaurant.com/

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]]> http://www.obonvin.com/2009/12/06/kittichai-restaurant-review/feed/ 3 Vai Restaurant Review http://www.obonvin.com/2009/11/18/vai-restaurant-review/ http://www.obonvin.com/2009/11/18/vai-restaurant-review/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:02:15 +0000 admin http://www.obonvin.com/?p=404 My wife and I went to Vai 3 times already and we haven’t been disappointed.

Vai is an Italian neighborhood restaurant on the Upper West Side that opened a few months ago (may be a year).

It is a small but cozy restaurant, the decor is nice and romantic. The food is very tasty and not overcomplicated. I strongly recommend the sunchoke soup and the truffle pizzetta. Portions aren’t big but reasonable like the bill!

 Here is their website : http://www.vairestaurant.com/

I’d like to hear what you think about it. Fell free to comment.

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