Shots from...

...a lovely, over the top generous dinner at Montenapo, hosted by the managing partner Jozef Juck (who I have to say, is an incredible person!)

We came hungry and left satisfied with full bellies and big smiles. Happy? Oh yes. Very much so ^_^
Our meal began (as all meals in the dream world would) with champagne and bread. Precisely, a basket full of baguettes, warm focaccia, and herbed breadsticks, all baked in-house.
For appetizers we shared the burrata with prosciutto, baby arugula, marinated organic cherry tomatoes, and extra virgin olive oil...
...and the carpaccio with fresh herbs and black peppercorn. The carpaccio was served with polenta crackers, field greens, aged parmesan, dijon mustard and celery sauce.
All the pastas are made in-house, which is an impressive feat considering the variety on the menu. We went with the tris, a tasting of three pastas of our choice. There was first the Spaghetti - with sea urchin, cured mullet "bottarga", garlic, spicy pepper and olive oil. And then, Agnolotti - filled with braised veal cheecks, served atop celery root puree and veal stock reduction...
...and finally, my favourite, the Tagliatelle - with Maine lobster, chervil, dry vermouth, tomatoes, chiodini mushrooms and a light lobster bisque.
Post-pasta we shared a meaty dish of Capretto - slow braised goat shoulder with fresh thyme sea salt and white wine, served with spinach gnochetti & wild mushrooms.
And for dessert? A trio of sweets including...
...tiramisu - lady fingers soaked in double espresso, and layered with mascarpone cheese...
...Giorno E Notte - black and white chocolate mousse served with acai berry infusion...
..and last but not least, Soffiato Al Cioccolato - a flourless chocolate soufflé and freshly whipped cream.

Afterwards. A big thank you, and an cool evening walk home - very necessary to digest ^_^

Montenapo
250 West 41st Street
New York, NY 10018
(212) 764-7663
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