506 LaGuardia Place (between Houston and Bleecker Sts.) 212-777-0327 www.freudnyc.com
Austrian. Do you suffer from FOMO? If Fear Of Missing Out is an issue, you will clearly benefit from some Freud. Their Austrian preparations are lovingly prepared then served in jazz infused surroundings. It’s a combination so therapeutic, you may find yourself exploring your childhood.
My personal journey began with an onion tarte (braised cipollini onions, farmers cheese, onion gravy). I had never before experienced gravy on a tarte but am now a believer it should be a requirement. The barley “risotto” (turmeric juice and Jean-Louis cheese) deserves props as well, a twist clearly worth delving into. When it comes to a classic, like skirt steak, you are in equally good hands. Theirs is accompanied by charred scallion, black shallots and celeriac mille-feuille, a fusion of flavor compelling enough to invade your dreams.
You may also find yourself absorbed in the black sea bass — the little neck clams, parsley root, and rhubarb further enhancing an already addictive dish. For dessert, I ordered the special. It requires no analysis to determine the root of this new obsession (apple strudel with both whipped and vanilla cream). There is absolutely nothing to work through here. Make an appointment, I mean reservation, ASAP.