Dinner At The Russian Tea Room, New York City, NY.

One of the best meals I've ever eaten in my life was at the Russian Tea Room in NYC. I was in town anyway, to see a taping of the Anderson Cooper show, so I decided that a nice dinner in a one-of-a-kind local establishment, was in order. Unable to find me a taxi, the doorman at my hotel managed to flag down a limousine. Cool! I was going to arrive at NYC's finest restaurant in a limo!

When I arrived, I started with a drink.

From Russia With Love
Iz Rossiyi s lyubovyu! Champagne, Godiva chocolate liquor and Chambord in one glass.

It was out of this world! Absolutely heavenly. Chanpagne and chocolate is definitely a winning combination.

 

 

 

Next I decided to sample some of their fine caviar. I found the perfect appetizer on the menu to satisfy my craving. For a caviar lover such as myself, this was absolutely awesome!

Three buckwheat blinis with sour cream, chopped boiled eggs, onion, parsley, topped with trout, salmon and white fish roes.

 

 

 

 

Then it was time for the main course. I chose the wonderful quail shahslik. Quail is a favourite of mine, but I have a hard time finding it. When I saw this item on the menu, I could not resist. It was fantastic!

Grilled Quail skewers brushed with an apple glaze over a mixed quinoa salad.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Between dinner and dessert, I thought a nice traditional servian of Russian tea was in order. They served a lovely pot of black tea, with sour cherries, and of course lots of sugar, exactly the way the Russians make it. They also served little cookies on the side. Fantastic!

 

 

 

 

Soon it was time for dessert, and again, they did not disappoint. I knew that only the most spectacular-sounding thing on the menu would do. That's why I ordered this!

Czar's Gold and Caviar Parfait
Nougat cream, toasted almonds, chocolate sauce and 24-karat edible gold.

That was beyond delicious, and tasted as wonderful as it looked. WOW!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then came the rather shocking matter of the bill. Needless to say my beautiful black limousine turned into a big yellow taxi for the ride back to the hotel. :) The food may have been expensive, and the coach may have turned back into a pumpkin, but every penny I spent was worthit. Dinner at the Russian Tea Room in NYC was a truly wonderful and unforgettable experience. I'd love to go back again, if I ever find the money.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dinner At The Russian Tea Room, New York City, NY.