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Oh my goodness, are you saying to yourself, "Is Peachy really talking about ANOTHER Italian restaurant?" This cuisine dominates the excellence of dining in Manhattan nevermind that the Italian Trade Commission is the most on the ball of them all (Peachy is not even Italian), and we've found a new spot to get excited about: Crispin's. It is a rare case of someone not Italian excelling in Italian cuisine! Crispin hails from Mexico, and came to the USA in 2000. He was the Executive Chef of another Italian venue for many years, however, like most smart business people, Crispin decided to work for himself and so opened Crispin's in June of 2013. It is the first restaurant he's owned.
Crispin's story is told here on his website by his business partner Robert Taylor, and they are smart to say that food is really about relationships; of course we agree. They're located in Joey Mullen's neighborhood, also known as Hell's Kitchen. And yes they've got a lovely wine selection and Crispin opened a strong red blend we adored drinking with him while Peachy took a bite, chatted and took pictures. For our green salad, mixed organic greens with green apple, almonds and sherry vinaigrette announced to our tastebuds that less is really more, a maxim we preach. They neatly put the dressing on the side, which is how we like it.
Meatballs can be a trendy commodity in New York's dining world, however you ought to know you do not need to go to a spot with their name in the restaurant title to enjoy killer meatballs. We love them, particularly in this frigid awful weather where comfort food is key. They are accurately labeled "Classic Meatballs" on the menu and are composed of 50% veal and 50% beef.
Peachy Deegan has a special relationship with her elliptical as a result of her stronger more dedicated relationship with amazing pasta. The mushroom fettuccine dance with porcini mushrooms in white wine sauce to a tune your inner carb monster will delight in.
And the angel of nutrition named Bloomberg? To balance her out, he whispered in Peachy's ear to order the Branzino, a terrific choice. Down East is their Fish Supplier (Pat LaFrieda is meat) and the fish is grilled and is triumphant over roasted potatoes and broccoli rabe. We believe we made a new friend as when we met Crispin, he let us in on a secret we can tell you this spring...stay tuned!
Warm chocolate cake with raspberry sauce and vanilla ice cream seals the deal at this Terrific Takeout!
