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August 30, 2012

Two More Restaurants, Still in Midtown

Lunch for me was at another personal NY favorite The Modern. This one keeps its place in my Things To Do in NY.

The waiter was doubtful if my Long Island flounder would be adequate on its own. No salad? Servings here are small by NY standards but it was plenty enough as I was soon deciding on the main part of the meal. Dessert. Because Stuart wasn't on hand to split the chocolate tart with me, I had to struggle a bit but valiantly got through the whole thing. Crisp chocolate top on a beautiful chocolate mousse and a scoop of chocolate ice cream. Very nice.

Another restaurant goodie! Maze by Gordon Ramsay. Don't worry, just because it's one of those celebrity name places, it doesn't mean it's all show. At least this one is not. I had a terrific meal- braised halibut with olives and capers and all those wonderful mediterranean flavors. I should've paid more attention to the description on the menu but I didn't.

Stuart was happy with his butter lettuce salad with mushroom toppings, no dressing. I thought it a shame to not try what his favorite TV personality is capable of but hey, I'm not going to put a damper on his enthusiasm for this latest version of The Diet of the Year!

No dessert this time- the memory of the dessert-heavy lunch was still fresh in my mind, maybe even in my tummy? But the chocolate truffles were on the house so how could I resist? Stuart did resist. So there were still two gorgeous pieces left.

I told the waiter I wanted to take them with me so he brought me a nice little box of three fresh ones. Such a nice man. Such a nice place. I now love Gordon Ramsay. Even if he's such a ummm... not-nice-man on TV.