La Sirene Upper West Side by Executive Chef Lyon Pawlicki and Chef/Owner Didier Pawlicki Inaugural Review Our Coverage Sponsored by Fresh Origins @microgreens
A chip off the old block!
Son Executive Chef Lyon and Father Owner Didier Pawlicki
New England Cod
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It's not who you know, it's Whom You Know and we know Didier Pawlicki!
In its downtown location, La Sirene became a Peachy's Pick in 2015 and that was the last time we visited there:
We are pleased to announce it has an Upper West side location now on 80th and Amsterdam, and this is our first visit.
At this location, you will find Didier's son, Lyon Pawlicki, at the helm as Executive Chef. Lyon went to culinary school in Paris: Albert de Mun, and studied pastry, cooking and wine. Previous to starting La Sirene UWS, Lyon was in charge of appetizers at Le Drouant, in the 2nd Arrondissement in Paris and also was a line chef specializing in sauces and garnishes at L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon in the original location of the two Paris locations. Paris's loss is Manhattan's gain, and we celebrate France's visit to Washington, D.C. today with this French review!
Aesthetically motivated, La Sirene Upper West side excels in classic French cuisine and has been open since November 13, 2017 with a full liquor license. We began with the Salade du Marche: mixed green salad with vinaigrette and diced tomato. The strawberry sauce accent was terrific as well as the mango accent. Both romaine and iceberg formed the base for this fresh salad.
You must try the French onion soup au gratin which is embellished greatly by Swiss cheese, from Switzerland. The crusty top hides a comforting inside splendidly and the robust spanish yellow onions boast incredible flavor.
The Roasted Escargots are truly phenomenal and you will meet the half dozen in the shell to be the highlight of your night. It is rare to have escargot served this way and you'll appreciate the details that go into the presentation and taste. The snails hail from Burgundy and you absolutely must order these.
The Onglet Poele a la Luchonaise is their signature, and we are told you will not find it in New York City or anywhere else. It's a slowly seared butter only Hangar Steak roasted in garlic and parsley. It was served medium rare as requested, and you will feel as if you were in the town of Luchon in the South of France. The flavor is spectacular and carnivores will rejoice in every bite.
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If you are more drawn to the sea for food, meet Linguine aux Fruits de Mer: Seafood Linguine with absolutely incredible White Wine Saffron sauce. We are not huge sauce enthusiasts overall, but we are here. The sauces are a step above. Dancing in the linguine you will find scallops, mussels, white meat fish filet from PEI in Canada, Octopus and Shrimp.
When you visit, inquire about the Fish of the Day! The fresh market fish the day we visited was New England Cod, and they personally go to the market to select the fish. Fish stock added to the fish itself adds to the experience as well as the potatoes in a striking tarragon and parsley sauce and finished in a garlic parsley crust. Dining at La Sirene Upper West Side is a beautiful experience.
We commend La Sirene on their continued commitment to serving an array of vegetables! No one else does it like they do! See:
Carrot Puree
Kale a la Creme
Kabosh Squash
Chayotte
All main courses come with this vegetable rainbow!
Finally, do not miss the Sensual little French Ravioli stuffed with comte cheese in black Bourgogne. Delicate, beautiful and fragrant, these tiniest ravioli pack beaucoup de flavor in a little bite!
We had a great experience at La Sirene Upper West Side and we look forward to seeing what they do next.
