Chow BELLA
Chow BELLA
By Boston Scarlette
THE INFLUENCE: “Contemporary cuisine with Mediterranean and Basque roots. We focus on seasonal products based in my family’s culinary education” – Executive Chef Mikel de Luis Trevino
BELLA’S “A” LIST APPETIZERS: TATAKI ATUN Furikake crusted tuna, wasabi aioli, ginger sorbet, and wasabi pebbles
MY MOON Williamsburg • 184 N 10th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 718.599.7007 • MyMoonNYC.com Cuisine: Contemporary Basque/Spanish Attire: Casual Price Range: $$$ Serving: Dinner Outdoor Seating: Yes Alcohol: Full Bar Ambiance: Romantic Chef Mikel de Luis is no stranger to the affluent foodies of Manhattan looking for an eccentric bite at the hottest dinner party, but now he is accessible to everyone and making his mark in Brooklyn as Executive Chef of Cuisine at My Moon. A short walk from the Bedford Station, a BELLA will be delighted to find this chic, spacious restaurant designed with repurposed artifacts from the former boiler room. Sitting in these custom boiler chairs introduces mystique, as Chef Mikel’s dishes invite you to turn up the heat with Basque-inspired flavors. Tempting bites like steak tartare with quail egg, roasted duck with cherry coulis, apricot and pistachio relish, palette cleansing ice creams, and the neat detail of cheese tuile atop creamy calasparra and cod, are indicative of his career. Chef Mikel trained with three-star Michelin Chef Martin Berasategui, and Chef Tony Botella in Spain. Need I say more? Chow BELLAs!
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STEAK TARTARE Prime angus beef tenderloin, brioche toast, caper berries, grain mustard, crème fraiche and sour cream coulis and quail egg ENTREES: PATO Pan seared duck magret with apricot and pistachio relish, caramelized onions & black cherry coulis ARROZ CREMSO DE BACALAO Y HONGOS Creamy calasparra rice, montealva cheese, cod, wild mushrooms, cheese tuile COCKTAIL: JULIANA House infused beet gin, pear shrub, ginger syrup, lime and rosemary
THE INFLUENCE: “The menu at Arlington Club offers our guests a range of American favorites with a contemporary spin. With everything from prime steaks and mac & cheese, to our signature Short Rib Lasagna and fresh fish, the menu combines components we love about the classics while still allowing us to express our creativity and passion for new techniques and ingredients.” –Executive Chef/Partner Ralph Scamardella
BELLA’S “A” LIST SIDE: MAC & CHEESE Smoked Gouda ENTREES: GRILLED BRANZINO Tomato, confit pepper, olives, oregano RIB EYE BONE IN Ordered rare COCKTAIL: BLUE NOTE Blueberry-jalapeno infused tequila, crème de mure, agave.
ARLINGTON CLUB Upper East Side • 1032 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10021 212.249.5700 • ArlingtonClubNY.com Cuisine: Steak House/Sushi Bar Attire: Dressy Price Range: $$$$ Serving: Weekend brunch, lunch, and dinner Outdoor Dining: No Alcohol: Full Bar Ambiance: Upscale Looking for a culinary haven on the Upper East Side? Tao Group’s Corporate Executive Chef and Partner Ralph Scamardella have created a menu with subtle influence on American classics at the Arlington Club. Each dish whispers tantalizing notes that command a second bite, leaving you wondering what makes it so “BELLA” good! Chef Ralph’s culinary finesse is found in three decades of experience; he knows how to bring people to the table. Stuffed zucchini flowers and erect macaroni and cheese submersed in gouda are a romantic prelude to a steak and sushi offering. There are so many great options on the menu, yet Arlington Club will have you wanting more. So go ahead and order the Banana Cream Pie too, we did!
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By Boston Scarlette
THE INFLUENCE: “Contemporary cuisine with Mediterranean and Basque roots. We focus on seasonal products based in my family’s culinary education” – Executive Chef Mikel de Luis Trevino
BELLA’S “A” LIST APPETIZERS: TATAKI ATUN Furikake crusted tuna, wasabi aioli, ginger sorbet, and wasabi pebbles
MY MOON Williamsburg • 184 N 10th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 718.599.7007 • MyMoonNYC.com Cuisine: Contemporary Basque/Spanish Attire: Casual Price Range: $$$ Serving: Dinner Outdoor Seating: Yes Alcohol: Full Bar Ambiance: Romantic Chef Mikel de Luis is no stranger to the affluent foodies of Manhattan looking for an eccentric bite at the hottest dinner party, but now he is accessible to everyone and making his mark in Brooklyn as Executive Chef of Cuisine at My Moon. A short walk from the Bedford Station, a BELLA will be delighted to find this chic, spacious restaurant designed with repurposed artifacts from the former boiler room. Sitting in these custom boiler chairs introduces mystique, as Chef Mikel’s dishes invite you to turn up the heat with Basque-inspired flavors. Tempting bites like steak tartare with quail egg, roasted duck with cherry coulis, apricot and pistachio relish, palette cleansing ice creams, and the neat detail of cheese tuile atop creamy calasparra and cod, are indicative of his career. Chef Mikel trained with three-star Michelin Chef Martin Berasategui, and Chef Tony Botella in Spain. Need I say more? Chow BELLAs!
108 BELLANYC.COM | March/April 2015
STEAK TARTARE Prime angus beef tenderloin, brioche toast, caper berries, grain mustard, crème fraiche and sour cream coulis and quail egg ENTREES: PATO Pan seared duck magret with apricot and pistachio relish, caramelized onions & black cherry coulis ARROZ CREMSO DE BACALAO Y HONGOS Creamy calasparra rice, montealva cheese, cod, wild mushrooms, cheese tuile COCKTAIL: JULIANA House infused beet gin, pear shrub, ginger syrup, lime and rosemary
THE INFLUENCE: “The menu at Arlington Club offers our guests a range of American favorites with a contemporary spin. With everything from prime steaks and mac & cheese, to our signature Short Rib Lasagna and fresh fish, the menu combines components we love about the classics while still allowing us to express our creativity and passion for new techniques and ingredients.” –Executive Chef/Partner Ralph Scamardella
BELLA’S “A” LIST SIDE: MAC & CHEESE Smoked Gouda ENTREES: GRILLED BRANZINO Tomato, confit pepper, olives, oregano RIB EYE BONE IN Ordered rare COCKTAIL: BLUE NOTE Blueberry-jalapeno infused tequila, crème de mure, agave.
ARLINGTON CLUB Upper East Side • 1032 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10021 212.249.5700 • ArlingtonClubNY.com Cuisine: Steak House/Sushi Bar Attire: Dressy Price Range: $$$$ Serving: Weekend brunch, lunch, and dinner Outdoor Dining: No Alcohol: Full Bar Ambiance: Upscale Looking for a culinary haven on the Upper East Side? Tao Group’s Corporate Executive Chef and Partner Ralph Scamardella have created a menu with subtle influence on American classics at the Arlington Club. Each dish whispers tantalizing notes that command a second bite, leaving you wondering what makes it so “BELLA” good! Chef Ralph’s culinary finesse is found in three decades of experience; he knows how to bring people to the table. Stuffed zucchini flowers and erect macaroni and cheese submersed in gouda are a romantic prelude to a steak and sushi offering. There are so many great options on the menu, yet Arlington Club will have you wanting more. So go ahead and order the Banana Cream Pie too, we did!
March/April 2015 | BELLANYC.COM 109
