Yellowfin Tuna Steak Sandwich
by Celia Cheng
April 28th, 2008
OLIVE’S
120 Prince St
(Wooster & Greene St)
212-941-0111
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There’s something to be said about novelty. This grilled yellowfin tuna steak with red onions — also grilled — watercress, tomato and wasabi mayo on a brioche only appears on Olive’s daily menu one Wednesday a month. And when it comes to waiting for this sandwich, a month feels like forever. I generally don’t like cooked tuna, but the steak is only lightly grilled, so the center stays juicy. Add the fresh vegetable toppings, wasabi mayo and soft brioche bun, and I want to have another as soon as I devour the first. Olive’s is good at creating sought after cravings, like their avocado sandwich — a bi-weekly selection that was so popular it became a weekly — or the egg salad sandwich — another monthly favorite.
Posted in American , Fish , Sandwich , SoHo
Home Smoked Salmon
by Celia Cheng
February 19th, 2008
HOUSTON’S
153 E 53rd St
@ Lexington Ave
212-888-3828
$$$
Houston’s home smoked salmon is truly some kind of wonderful. Served with Melba toast and homemade tartar sauce, the salmon is meaty, silky smooth and so light on the palate that it reminds me of Kobe beef. We’re not talking thin slices of smoked salmon here but an actual large fillet of fish that you can really dig into. It’s cured for structure, but the smoked flavor is not overpowering. Even though it’s a starter, the portion is big enough to be a main, but it’s great to share as an appetizer while you wait for the rest of your meal.
Posted in American , Appetizer , Fish , Midtown East
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