90 Bedford St. (corner of Grove St.) 212-741-4695 www.thelittleowlnyc.com
American, Mediterranean. There are lots of restaurants in New York City. So let me make it easy for you. Go to The Little Owl. Why? Two words: food and service (okay three).
The waitperson had the most outstanding personality – an ideal combination of insight, engagement and humor. As for the host, I dare your mother to make you feel better about yourself. From the moment you walk through the door, you are wrapped in her warmth and attentiveness (whether it be your first visit or your hundredth). You might then wonder how the meal could possibly live up to such generosity of spirit. Easily, when it comes from this kitchen.
I began with the baked eggplant parmigiana (marinara, soft herbs) and gravy meatball sliders, both prepared with the same loving attention they extend to each guest. The American lamb chops, beside fontina fonduta, are bathed in a marinade that is nothing less than extraordinary. I also experienced the seafood entrée special — grilled snapper over parmigiana risotto topped with salsa fresca. Yes, it is every bit as riveting as you might expect. Just like the chocolate soufflé with espresso gelato. And when the evening’s over, you will walk out extremely well fed and well cared for. No pressure, Mom.
American, Mediterranean. There are lots of restaurants in New York City. So let me make it easy for you. Go to The Little Owl. Why? Two words: food and service (okay three). The waitperson had the most outstanding personality – an ideal combination of insight, engagement and humor. As for the host, I dare your mother to make you feel better about yourself. From the moment you walk through the door, you are wrapped in her warmth and attentiveness (whether it be your first visit or your hundredth). You might then wonder how the meal could possibly live up to such generosity of spirit. Easily, when it comes from this kitchen. I began with the baked eggplant parmigiana (marinara, soft herbs) and gravy meatball sliders, both prepared with the same loving attention they extend to each guest. The American lamb chops, beside fontina fonduta, are bathed in a marinade that is nothing less than extraordinary. I also experienced the seafood entrée special — grilled snapper over parmigiana risotto topped with salsa fresca. Yes, it is every bit as riveting as you might expect. Just like the chocolate soufflé with espresso gelato. And when the evening is over, you will walk out extremely well fed and well cared for. No pressure, Mom.