The word sweet is surrounded by it on both sides, Michael Buble wants to go there, and Dorothy Gale says there's no place like it so Peachy Deegan and her fabulous culinary experts just had to go Home. This is no ordinary home, it is HOME. We first featured Home in Tasty Tidbits:
http://www.whomyouknow.com/2010/12/tasty-tidbits-home-restaurant.html
We are pleased to announce it has soundly graduated to Peachy's Picks and this seventeen-year old Farm to Table restaurant is a clear-cut winner. Of course, Peachy herself is always most interested in the table to stomach part, but since she is she'd have to say this Farm to Table is really clutch in superior cuisine. This is the first Farm to Table we've done and that means everything is organic and sourced locally from New York State farms. You know Peachy's going to try to talk them into doing some menu item from exotic Connecticut....Manager Rachel Fingerman quite literally made us feel right at home right from the moment we walked in and knows everything there is to know about Home; she nailed every one of Peachy's myriad of questions.
Aside from loving restaurants, you know there is not much that Peachy loves more than a great cocktail party and we are so pleased that we've met you, Robin Cofer! It's not who you know, it's Whom You Know and we are proud to know Robin and now also Home. Located at 20 Cornelia Street, Home says on their card "Fine Wine, Fine Ketchup" and in that they are saying everything is done right here. In a cozy, intimate atmosphere we did not see one seat open at all all night so be sure to call ahead for reservations.
Since Peachy Deegan tries to be a pretty good Catholic she started out with the Bubbly Saint, a cocktail that was simply divine. In fact it might be our 2nd current favorite cocktail (if you have to ask what the 1st is you must not be reading us closely!) The Bubbly Saint is a smart concoction of sparkling wine from the west coast and St. Germain Elderflower Liquor that is great for everyday celebrating. At Whom You Know we always have something to celebrate; just wait until you see our next Mover and Shaker!
The panel raves:
For my main course, I ordered the Warm Farro with roasted pumpkin, spiced hazelnuts, and rosemary vinaigrette, shown above. Ever since I first laid eyes on the menu, I’d been salivating over this dish, and I was not disappointed. The farro was cooked perfectly, and the roasted pumpkin was sweet, tender, and absolutely delicious. The hazelnuts added a great, unexpected yummy crunch, and the rosemary vinaigrette was not overpowering in the slightest. It was absolutely delectable. To accompany my meal, I chose the Steelhead Sauvignon Blanc, which paired well both with the salad and the main course. I barely had room for dessert, but I couldn’t resist trying the butterscotch pudding! Served in a coffee mug with a dollop of fresh whipped cream, the pudding was creamy and delicious, and the perfect way to end an absolutely delightful meal! In addition to the fabulous food, the staff at Home also contributed to the experience. Everyone was welcoming and friendly, and went out of their way to provide excellent service. Kudos to Chef Carey Cannizzaro and the entire staff at Home for creating a memorable and thoroughly enjoyable dining experience! I’ll definitely be going “Home” again soon!
Cornelia Street has always been a mainstay for fabulous restaurants; "Home" is the perfect example of a New York restaurant that has earned its stripes for a prime West Village spot. The majority of all of the menu offerings are indeed from New York State, bonus there are zero hormones in the meat and all meat is organic. Peachey and I toasted the New Year with the "Bubbly Saint"; just the right mix of champagne and St Germaine to kick-start the night.
I started off with the "whole clam chowder"; meaning there were a robust amount of full clams in shell, about 20! Not only were the full clams an interesting and welcomed twist, but heaping amounts of parsley, succulent chunks of potato, and above average in size/delicious tasting bites of bacon made for the best clam chowder in New York.
Shown above, for my entree "Cornish Hen stuffed with Coach Farms goat cheese, sweet potato hash": the Hen also proved to be outstanding; the Hen was perfectly roasted and the goat cheese inclusion, really made the dish pop. The sweet potatoes were very flavorful; all paired back nicely with a Steelhead Sauvignon Blanc. Per Steelhead Wine “This very special wine composed of 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes features delicious flavors of citrus and grapefruit zest with pleasant mineral character very reflective of its renowned Dry Creek Valley terroir.” — Steven Canter
For dessert a surprising combination of fruits: Apple/Apricot Pie, proving to be a notable twist to a traditional apple pie. The pie's crust was soft cooked and light; paired with a dollop of heavy whipped creme was just the right amount of naughty and nice for dessert. I will definitely go back to this charming spot.; not only to try the other tempting dishes on the menu but also to try the outside garden for brunch or an Early dinner! ALTHOUGH for the true New Yorkers, which the restaurant should and seemingly does attract; garden is open for earing with heat lamps. We would have braved it, had it been a few degrees warmer.
Put on your ruby red slippers, click your heels three times, and head to 20 Cornelia Street: you want to go Home! There's no place like it.
Whom You Know highly recommends Home Restaurant.
