Isadora is my NYC surrogate grandmother. She’s also my friend Traven’s actual grandmother but she’s always treated me with such warmth and honesty that often times I feel like we’re related. She’s bold, fashionable, and (like a true Crow) knows every good restaurant in Manhattan. After helping Isadora paint a wall in her 34th St. housewares showroom, we were treated to a lovely French meal at the restaurant Matisse, located in Midtown East. Usually I would gush about each and every dish we ordered but to save myself some time, you could just as easily look at their menu online and assume that everything is fantastic…because it is.
The waiter was attentive but not in the least bit overbearing. Our glasses were never empty (water/wine) and the dishes were brought out gradually to allow for more dinner conversation. This was by far the best meal I’ve had since moving here (probably the best all year). One of my favorite dishes was the tarte tatin of caramelized onion and goat cheese. Absolutely out of this world! A roasted red onion on a flaky tart, topped with a dollop or two of goat cheese-how could that not be delicious?
The mood lighting was spot on so I was only able to snap a picture of a cocktail or two. Check out this little number…
lychee martini
