On Sunday we had a very early and light dinner at Co. We were strolling down 9th Ave and just as we approached 24th Street there was a decision to be made. Go right and into Grand Sichuan. Or go left and into Co. It was tough choice! Monsieur P was complaining about the lack of hot oil wontons and cumin beef in his diet for the past two weeks. But he hadn't been to Co. before and my last visit was over a year ago.We hemmed and hawwed and finally turned into Co. Good idea! Two glasses of rose cooled us down quite nicely and we settled in to a starter of Baby Octopus. Whole baby octopus - charred till the legs were wickedly crunchy, but not burnt. Served atop a "salad" of purslane, celery, mint, basil, and slices of orange. That's pink peppercorn-citrus dressing drizzled about, not so much spicy but simultaneously citrus-strong and creamy.
We shared the Meatball Pizza. The servers always push the "fact" that the pizzas are portioned for one. But if you get an appetizer and dessert, it's better to share. You won't be stuffed, and the last thing you want to feel in this humid and hot 100F weather is stuffed. Look at the char on the pizza, crazy huh? Veal meatballs, tomato, mozzarella, caramelized onions, olives, aged pecorino, and plenty of oregano.
But the best, BEST part of dinner? That came at the end. One of the dessert special for the night was the "Summer Sundae," ...and mannn was this delicious. It goes like this. Three scoops of housemade SWEET CORN ice cream, positively buttery! Topped off with big ploofs of fresh whipped cream, crushed spicy marcona almonds and a handful of berries. What kind of berries? Strawberries! Blueberries! Raspberries! Blackberries! And red currants, of course. Of course. When was the last time you saw red currants in a sundae??And then we strolled home, blasted on the air conditioning and turned on a reliable Sunday night movie. Oh and the port! Never forget the port ;)
Co.
230 9th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
(212) 243-1105
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