New York: Narcissa - California Cuisine –
Farm to Table - Comes to NYC. Right round the corner from Cooper Union and nestled in the
entrance of Andre Balazs's The Standard Hotel in the East
Village, is his and Michelin-starred chef John Fraser’s
restaurant called Narcissa, and as the name suggests, self love, the
food is there certainly to be enjoyed and indulge in.
Narcissa. There is a choice
of two dining rooms, one featuring a large open kitchen and chef counter, the
other overlooking a charming private garden, allowing for al fresco dining in
warmer months.
Narcissa
Carrot Fries
jalapeno tofu dip
Narcissa marries the clean flavors and impeccably-sourced
ingredients of California Cuisine with new techniques of roasting, rotisserie
and slow-cooking.
Narcissa
Loaded Potato
smoked butter, broccoli, scallions
Though not a Vegetarian or Vegan restaurant, there are plenty of option for non-meat or fish eaters. Featuring seasonal, local and
organic produce from Andre Balazs’ Hudson Valley farm, Locusts on Hudson, the
healthy, multi-layered American menu offers both simplicity and sophistication.
Narcissa
Cheesecake
Caramelized
white chocolate – wine poached quince – tangerine sorbet
Narcissa
Orange-Ginger
Seltzer