Pomme Cafe

went here for my birthday last year and i really didnt expect it to be as amazing as it was. its a gorgeous place in the most random location! you walk in and completely forget that youre in queens. they had live music that night which was lovely!
my boyfriend and i had the escargot and homemade cheese ravioli with a couple of glasses of cabernet to start. needless to say it was phenomenal! and came to us very quickly.
for our entrees, he had the rack of baby lamb, and i had the duck confit. the lamb seriously melts in your mouth! wonderful! the duck wasnt at all fatty and the skin was nice and crisp which is perfect. i wanted to try the vanilla mashed potatoes but they only had truffled mashed potatoes which sent me over the moon because i love it.
for dessert our lovely waitress gave us two glasses of complementary dessert wine which accented my amazing crème brûlée perfectly!
SO SAD TO SEE THIS PLACE CLOSE BEFORE I HAD A CHANCE TO GO AGAIN! :[

Good value, decent food, terrible music.
After walking by the Pomme Café a million times, I finally decided to check out their brunch. They have a fairly good menu — several variations on Eggs Benedict, Pancakes, Stuffed French Toast, Steak & Eggs, etc, and most of their brunch items come with a complimentary cocktail and coffee.
I went solo, so I grabbed a seat at the bar and ordered a bloody mary and the Cochon du Lait, which is essentially braised pork on an English muffin with poached eggs and melted cheddar. It was served with home fries and it was pretty okay… my poached eggs were overcooked, which kinda killed it.
What really stood out about my experience here was the music they were playing. From the outside, the restaurant looks like a charming, cozy French Bistro, but the Top 40 music that was blasting through the speakers completely ruined the vibe. Brunch should be mellow, but the overpowering craptastic music was anything but. By the time I’d finished my food, I’d already endured Lady Gaga and Rihanna at full volume and could not get out of the restaurant fast enough.
On the bright side, my tab for entrée, cocktail, and a coffee was just $ 14. However, many restaurants in Astoria offer similar deals at brunch, so given that the food was just okay and the ambiance left something to be desired, I probably won’t be going back.

What a beautiful, beautiful space. Immediately upon entering this fabulous restaurant, I remarked to my friend that I would be so happy if my house were decorated the way this place is. Even though there were many tables available when we arrived for brunch on Saturday morning, we decided to dine on the plush couches towards the front. Such a great idea. It really was delightful in every way.
May I just say that I *love* that the chef brings out every meal to the tables? It was such a treat to have the chef come out like that. Really makes you feel special.
The brunch menu is so great! And inexpensive, considering it’s NYC. For less than $ 20 per person including tip, you can get a cocktail, coffee or tea, an entrée (generous portions), and croissants and bread and jam. We were treated to 80s music during our visit, though my friend remarked that the music style varies from visit to visit, depending on their mood I guess. Whatever they’re doing, they’re doing it right.
My Italian frittata (egg whites by request, provolone, tomato, proscuitto) was so delicious! I could have easily had another. It was cooked basically to perfection (a little oily but nothing I couldn’t handle.) My friend’s lemon ricotta pancakes were also a big hit.
I will absolutely request that my friend and I go there again when I’m visiting her! It’s on my list of musts!

My friend and I started our meal with a cocktail. Pomme offers a variety of wines, beers and signature cocktails, and they did not disappoint. I ordered the French Girl cocktail, which has cassis in it, a popular French blackcurrant liqueur. The place was packed on this Friday night, but as I soon realized, all the patrons were in using their Groupon that was expiring soon, myself included. To start us off, our waiter brought us warm baguette slices with whipped butter. For our appetizers, my friend and I each got the Pomme Onion Soup Gratin, which is made with three types of onions, and three types of cheese. The soup was very good, made with a rich beef stock base accenting the sharp cheese and crunchy baguette slices. Next, we ordered an hors d’oeuvres, picking the Charcuterie, which ended up being a lovely surprise. The spread included dry cured aged meats (salami, prosciutto, and another meat), grapes, cornichons, pickled vegetables (cauliflower, carrots) and a fruit pâté which I believe was guava. The aged meats were fresh, and the fruit pâté complemented the salty meats perfectly. Our waiter forgot to bring us the grilled baguette that came with the platter, and once he brought it over, explained how the menu was going through some changes. Apparently since my visit, the menu did change, and with that, an increase in prices.
It was while we were waiting for our entrees did the atmosphere of the place change. The music suddenly went from dim (but still awful) background music to full out blaring club music, thanks to the DJ starting her set an hour and a half early. It was loud, obnoxious, and totally out of place for a seemingly nice restaurant. While this may sound harsh hear me out: when I drop $ 150 for a nice meal at a nice restaurant (which would have been the price without the Groupon), I expect it to be an enjoyable experience, since it is not a typical, everyday occurrence. I do not expect to hear a techno version of Stairway to Heaven midway through my meal. I did not even think there could be a techno version of Stairway to Heaven. I could not hear my friend across from the table, and it disrupted the quiet, relaxing dinner I had anticipated. As I’ve learned, the majority of Astoria restaurants have a penchant for this type of music, no matter how fancy or laid back the venue.
For my entrée, I had the Seared Sesame Tuna, which, according to the menu, was to be served with French lentils, local farms ratatouille, wasabi cream, and pepper aioli. I love ratatouille and was disappointed to see my tuna on a bed of lentils, with a few measly bits of stewed vegetables mixed in the legume. So all I tasted with the tuna were the lentils. The tuna itself was a bit bland, as were the lentils. I had no care for the wasabi cream and pepper aioli, which did not add much depth nor flavor, but instead presented a nice visual that some trendy chefs today prefer over substance. My friend ordered the Sweet and Spicy Catfish, described as pan roasted, with wild greens, fall couscous, Canadian ham, and horseradish cream. The catfish did come out with the wild greens and couscous, but there was no Canadian ham in the plate. The dish itself was good; it was cooked well, with just the right amount of sweetness but followed by a rather overwhelmingly spicy kick. While both entrees were not bad, they were not memorable and did not blow me away or really leave a mark or urge for me to go back.

So much potential!
Because we had a Groupon, we ordered more than was good or necessary. The Tuna Nicoise was especially delicious, with a generous portion of sesame encrusted seared tuna. However, the eggs were hard boiled instead of poached and there was an absence of the potatoes that had been mentioned in the description.
My boyfriend ordered the Roasted Beet Salad, and opted to add shrimp to the dish. But, they forgot the shrimp altogether. And when they did get to the table, they were in short supply. Just two of them, and they were over salted. By the time they arrived, he had finished his salad which was forgettable.
We shared the Sauteed Burgundy Snail appetizer. In the description, they made mention of braised lamb as an accompaniment. But really, the lamb is what stood out most in the dish because there was just an abundance of it in a very rich stew with the snails thrown in as more of an afterthought. It was delicious, and I will say it is the absolute most filling version of escargot I ever had. But, that’s really because we ordered snails and got lamb stew. It’s large enough to be ordered as an entrée. If you’re ordering it as an appetizer, make sure you bring your appetite as well as somebody to share it with.
I ordered the Applewood Roasted Branzino because I thought it would be light. It was the richest, most decadent version of grilled fish that I’ve ever come across because it came with an enormous dollop of zesty butter on top that melted over the entire thing. Again, delicious but if you come across and think you’re being healthy, think again. The couscous that it was served atop complimented it nicely.
Oddly enough, my boyfriend’s Beef Bourguignon was the lighter of the two dishes. And it was absolutely fantastic. The waitress said it was their most popular dish, and I can see why. There was not much sauce to speak of, but it didn’t matter. The beef was incredibly tender and flavorful and the potato purée it was served with couldn’t have been done better. This dish was a standout.
The Crème Brulee was alright. It looked beautiful, and tasted fine. I’ve had better versions, and I’ve had worse ones. Truthfully, I wouldn’t have ordered dessert because I was so full by this time, but it was included with the groupon.
The restaurant is cozy and dark, in true French fashion. The food can be a hit or a miss depending on what you’re looking for. But, when it’s good, it’s REALLY good. 3 ½ — 4 stars for the food.
But, I deducted a star because service sucks. It’s slowwww as can be and a little scatter brained. But, if you can look past that and you order well, you can have a very memorable meal here.

Meh.
Don’t judge a brunch by it’s cover.
Pretty place.
Our server sucked. It took 20 minutes to get our coffee on the table. It was only refilled once, and then it was swiftly taken away before I was finished with my second cup. Not cool.
Pretty food.
It tasted very bland. Nothing special here. Don’t be fooled into thinking your food tastes good just because it looks pretty.
The hard work that went into making this place and it’s food look great can’t overcome the bad service and bland flavor.

I’ve been here a few times for lunch or a snack. The food and service have always been great. The dark wood and French décor are elegant but not over the top. They have a great beer and wine selection too. I also love the outside space. There are pillows and linens that really add to the ambiance.
The food is tasty. The calamari is tender and crispy. I loved the dipping sauces and that they added fried chick peas to the dish. The stuffed fig salad is excellent. They add the perfect amount of cheese and prosciutto so that you can still taste the fig. The tuna tartare is also perfectly seasoned. The french onion soup is tasty, but a little heavy on the sherry. The french fries were also tasty, but not life changing. The dipping sauces were also good, but not anything memorable.
The wait staff always checks in and is very pleasant. Hopefully I will be able to stop in for dinner soon.

I’ve enjoyed meals here numerous times before, but last night was a bit of a disappointment as it turns out the chef has changed. We noticed a few slight differences in the menu but didn’t think much of it. However, when our fries arrived it was clear something was different, and not in a good way.
Pomme Café used to have my favorite fries in Astoria. This time they were nothing more than glorified McDonald’s fries – and by glorified I mean there was no difference other than some flavorless parsley flakes sprinkled on top and a much higher price tag. They used to serve their fries with a yummy aioli dipping sauce… now it’s just diner-​style ketchup in a small cup.
The tuna tartar used to be delicious with chunks of tuna and avocado. Now, instead of avocado chunks they use a barely decent guac that could easily be store-​bought.
The branzino used to be cooked with almonds and cherry tomatoes. This time it was just served with a huge slab of butter on top of it. To be fair, the fish was still good and the couscous that came with it was the best part of the meal – buttery and tasty. However, for the price, the dish left a bit to be desired.
And finally, the chocolate mousse was still delicious BUT at the bottom of the cup is a hidden dollop of a white creamy substance. It tastes like a sour yogurt concoction or perhaps sour cream. What a terribly disappointing surprise as it makes any mousse touching this white creamy stuff inedible.
Hopefully this new chef will improve over time!

Pomme Café…“Good from far, Far from good.” I have seen a lot of mixed reviews about this place and also have mixed feelings about the place as well. We visited this place for brunch for a good bye party for a friend leaving the states. It has highs and lows in different categories.
ATMOSPHERE:
I have the say the atmosphere is probably one of their biggest assets and things they have going for them. It’s décor is highly ornate and detailed. It gives of a nice French café vibe. The space inside is very spacious and roomy feeling with the double/​triple volume space and the high ceiling. That already does away with the cramped feeling you may get with other places. They however did do several cliché French things that you really wish they didn’t do, but I guess they really wanted to push the French café concept. (aka the Eiffel Tower, so not needed)
SERVICE:
This was probably one of their biggest down falls. I felt that many of the staff are not well disciplined enough and makes a lot of mistakes. We happen to sit right next to the register so they had no choice to check up on us more often than others. However there were some mishaps. They seemed clueless at times and dropped many things. Two times some waiter dropped a dish and it cracked and made a huge noise and another time a pitcher of water fell on my friend and his back got completely soaked. They didn’t check up on us nearly enough and so C– on service.
FOOD:
I think for the food it wasn’t bad. You don’t see a lot of French inspired/​conceptual places in Astoria, NY so it was above par. It still could use some work but not bad if your looking for decent French food.
SUMMARY:
Overall, I have to say, the only reason I would want to come back here is for the French food. Maybe to bring some friends who wants to try something different for brunch than the typical American style dishes. Other than that, I don’t think I would come back on my own just to eat here. Not a bad place to try out some decent French food. Don’t expect too much for service though.

*please read my previous review now since this is an update*
So my initial visit a month ago was pretty good. I decided to return this past Monday with my friend CY for dinner…
Here’s what we ate:
1. wild mushroom risotto with white truffle essence & chive emulsion ($ 9):
Had this last time and it was excellent. This time it wasn’t the same. The flavor was good, but the texture was off; half creamy and half watery.
2. medium rare sirloin burger with cheddar cheese & fries (think it was $ 13 or so):

The cheese was very good. However the bun was a bit dry/​old, the patty was slightly dry, and the lettuce was low-​grade. I’d expect a lot more from such a pricey burger.
3. croque madame: french ham, gruyère cheese, fried egg with mornay sauce + fries:

This was very TASTY and basically a big ol hot mess of a sandwich. I loved how the runny egg would drip to the bottom of my sandwich. Each bite i took was an assortment of flavors with the lemon flavor of the mornay sauce being the best. The fries added a salty dimension to the meal and I’m glad to say they were not smothered in salt like my initial trip.
Summary: Pomme café was a bit off target on Monday with the risotto and burger. But their service is very good and I’ll leave them at 3 stars for now. And yes i will be back to check more stuff out…

I just went here today with my aunt and uncle. We had a hard time deciding where to go, since there are so many places to choose from in Astoria. We looked up the menu online and decided that since there were a lot of items, we were all bound to find something we’d like.
Boyyyyy were we right. I decided to get the omelette with zucchini and gruyère, which came with some of the best home fries i’ve ever had; My aunt had the lemon-​ricotta pancakes, which she thought were excellent, because they were thin and not too «egg-​y»; and my uncle had the (lunch, not brunch) steak sandwich with onions and cheese, which he said was delicious. They forgot my toast, but honestly, it would have made me feel too full so I didn’t mind.
The prices were pretty affordable. With brunch you get a drink, coffee or tea, and a basket of croissants with nutella on the side. Be careful not to fill up on them, though (like we almost did)!
Service was good and the staff seemed pretty nice /​attentive. The overall appearance of the place and its décor are fancy but not stuffy. Oh and brunch is until 4pm, which I find to be pretty rare and very convenient.
Even though I’ve still got a food baby in my stomach, I keep wondering… Can I go back now? :)

We came here with a Groupon and will definitely be back. The french onion soup was excellent… a slight hint of sweet with the onions that was different and enjoyable. I really enjoyed my lamb risotto… the green olives were an excellent addition. Eric really liked his steak and fries. The crème brûlée dessert was also delicious!

Oh, it breaks my heart…
I want SO very much to love Pomme Café.
It’s absolutely gorgeous with a lovely sidewalk café speckled with pillows.
But the more you go, the more you realize it’s like the Wizard of Oz… all smoke and mirrors. And when you get down to it, there’s really not much beyond the surface.
I’ve been going off-​and-​on for over a year now.
Of at least ten visits, I’ve had one of two of the same servers each time.
So, after ten visits, here is my top ten list of things that I have come to expect and know about Pomme Café.
1) Like the really hot person you see on the street… it’s best enjoyed admiring from a distance. Anything so pretty doesn’t usually have as much inside to match the exterior.
2) Servers are apathetic, jaded, and entitled. When my last salad came out without the bacon or vinaigrette (2 of 3 ingredients) and I pointed it out, my waitress smiled and said, «yeh… it looks wrong… we’re trying to get it off the menu…» and started to walk away…
3) If you’re sitting outside for weekend brunch, bring along your own Easy Bake Oven or a magnifying glass to channel the sun’s heat… because your food WILL arrive cold.
4) If there are more than 2 other people in the dining room, you should expect to wait at least an hour for your meal… or even just for a side of fries.
5) If you want an appetizer before an entrée… you CANNOT order both at the same time. DO NOT order an entrée until you have already gotten the appetizers. This may require a 4 – 5 hour meal, but if you turn everything in all at once, your meal will ALWAYS beat your appetizer out. One time, my appetizer actually arrived while the rest of our table was enjoying dessert.
6) You should probably call ahead to place your drink order. Yesterday when we ate, my orange juice took 45 minutes. It arrived after my eggs benedict, and it was the first thing I ordered.
7) Bring your own silverware, butter, salt, and pepper. Yes, they do have these things, but frequently your food will arrive, and then it will take an additional ten minutes to get the condiments and eating utensils.
8) Assume that your menu description is at least a little bit wrong, so don’t expect the plate to match the menu listing. When the dish says, «served with brussel sprouts, home fries, and toast» and you notice there are no brussel sprouts (or even a substitute on the plate), your apathetic server will reply, «the brussel sprouts are shaved into the potatoes, which is why you can’t see them…»
9) Remember the customer is ALWAYS wrong. If you politely bring any problem to your server’s attention, fully expect responses like, «yeh, I wouldn’t have ordered that,» or «whoops… the food runner took it to the wrong table…» with a slight shrug of the shoulders, and an uncomfortable half-​smile intended to say, «ohhh… that sucks… sh*t happens… deal with it.»
10) Unfortunately, it doesn’t get better. If you leave, and think, «oh, I’ll give it another shot… maybe it was just a freak circumstance…» think again. Service is always awful. Food is always inconsistent. You will always walk away disappointed, sometimes even angry. Pomme has the biggest potential, and is consistently the biggest let down.
That logo that looks like a straw coming out of an apple? It’s really just a worm…
FUN FACT: If you get bored, try to count the different ways they «creatively» spell things on the menu. Julienned carrots are Julian carrots, and curly lettuce (which has arrived brown the past three times) is spelled frise, frisee, and frieze… all on the same page.

I patiently waited as this place began the construction transformation over a year ago and then when it opened I never had the chance to set foot into this beautiful resturant until recently and boy was it worth the wait.
First lets start with ambiance– Pomme Café features low but not too low lighting with a Euro-​feel of a French/​Italian café. It has this great lived in quality to it with antique-​like touches all without trying to hard. It is a really comfy environment and I would gladly just sit up at the bar the next time. From every angle this is a lovely place to just lounge in and enjoy your meal or drink.
The food– I ordered a steak sandwich with peppers and mozzarella and a side of seasoned fries. I also had a superbly mixed drink of Vodka Pomegranate and Blueberry. The steak was tender and juicy, and the foccacia style bread was a nice and crispy. The drink was strong but well crafted.
Verdict– if you are looking for a great café/​restaurant that offers superb fresh food then I invite you to come to Pomme Café. Experience + Flavor a combination that can’t be beat.

My words to my BF after brunch: «So, where do you wanna go for lunch?»
We arrived 1:00 on a Sunday. The inside was very bright and open. The décor inside is very classy and elegant-​looking. Great date spot. I especially liked how the tables were far enough apart from one another so you’re not on top of the people next to you. They have 50% off bottle of wine on Mondays.
They told us it would be a little bit of a wait and asked us to sit at the bar. Meanwhile, the couple behind us was seated right away. Once they realized, the host apologized right away. Oh well.
The FIRST server took our drink orders. We gave him our coffee/​bellini order and started reviewing the menu.
He brought us out 3 warm, buttery croissants with Nutella. This was the highlight of the whole brunch experience. Very delicious!
All of a sudden, a SECOND server comes over and, once again, asks for our drink orders. We were slightly confused who our actual server was, but we kindly repeated our coffee and bellini orders. She regrettably informs us there is no more peach purée for the bellini, so we got the mimosas instead. A fact that server #1 failed to mention. Oh well (x2)
We put in our food order shortly thereafter and started talking, enjoyed coffee/​tea/​croissants and waited for our mimosas. We observed the party of 4 next to us get the complete wrong orders and had to send everything back. The server and runner seemed kind of stressed in that moment, so it was difficult to watch.
All of a sudden our food comes out. still no mimosas. we had to remind server #2 to put the order in. It would have been nice to enjoy that before the meal came out, but Oh Well (x3).
Food–
Omelette Au Gruyère and Zucchini. It said on the menu it comes with brussel sprouts, home fries and toast. I got eggs with a little cheese and a few thin slices of zucchini. The home fries were your regular home fries and no brussel sprouts in sight. Not even any toast. Oh Well (x4)
Cochon de Lait (slow roasted pork w/​buttermilk cheddar biscuit & poached eggs): There were a couple stringy pieces of pork on the dish. They really skimped out. It was basically egg and runny yolk over a biscuit. Oh well (x5)
Mimosa was 80% orange juice and 20% champagne. Extremely disappointed. I am not exaggerating this because I watched the bartender make it because we sat next to the bar. Oh well (x6).
The check comes ($ 30) and we waited around 15 minutes from handing in the CC to getting back the receipt. The server was very friendly, but they need to be a little more organized in that area. I would also have liked if the runner knew which entrée belonged to whom when he brought out the food.

The food was delicious; the service was the worst I’ve ever had (and I’m not really picky about service). Maybe it was an anomaly. Maybe someone was sick, maybe it was someone’s first day. Whatever the case may be, it was bad enough for me to not go back.
Detailed review:
Tucked into the corner of an otherwise grimy Astoria avenue, Pomme café at first glance seems like a hidden gem. The inside is decked out in a charming art deco parisian style with small tables, comfy chairs, intimate lighting and a welcomed lack of flatscreen TVs (the bane of astoria eateries). On closer inspection, Café Pomme has some serious flaws.
Our dining disaster began when we sat at a table near the drafty door. Things started to get tense when the table behind us began complaining about having waited an hour for their food. Their discomfort seeped into the air. We indeed had waited 15mins to even get water. Other tables began complaining and the air was rife with discontent that I had to stymie with some booze. To make a long story short, every aspect of the meal was complete with some error — the wrong entrée, undercooked fish, long waits, ignored special requests, etc. Whats more every step the waiters made echoed thru the floor and resonated in the table. It was uncomfortable to say the least.
In the end the actual food was delicious, but didnt quite reach the standard set by its manhattan analogs. The prices were probably reasonable, if not slightly high, but to be honest, I wasn’t really concerned with value as much as ambiance. The service was abysmal, and the mob of compaining diners, akin to a greek chorus, made the air tense and rendered the meal a lemon of which we made lemonade. I will probably never go back. There are simply too many places in astoria to waste time here.

normally I would give my experience at Pomme Café 2 stars… the service was TERRIBLE and my poached egg was overcooked and when I asked to have it changed they said that overcooked was their style.
Eventually they did cook the eggs to my liking. But they get the extra star for realizing how bad the service was. Our waiter caught us on our way of the restaurant and apologized for the bad service. at least he knew…

This past NYE, my girlfriend and I made reservations here for a little NYE dinner before heading out to party. A lot of people have raved to us about how great this place was and how the food was out of this world, but Pomme definitely let me down that night.
So we make reservations on OpenTable and even looked at the website prior to heading over there, but to our surprise, they had one prix-​fixe plan and nothing else… Wasn’t announced anywhere, as far as I knew. I’ve looked at their normal and their was a bunch of tasty sounding dishes I wanted to try, but on NYE we had 3 choices for an appetizer, entrée and dessert. LAME if you ask me. We get the choices read to us and they all sounded ehh. I went with the roasted tomato tart and some generic salmon dish for my entrée. First off, none of it was remotely French or French inspired. Second, all of it was ehhhhhhhhhhhhhh to say the least. Third, they charged $ 50 per person and although I have absolutely no problem paying good money for good food, the food we had was not worth the price asked. The portions were tiny and nothing special at all. By the time we were done with our entrée I didn’t even want to stay for dessert, but my gf and I stuck around for some completely average dessert and finally left.
To compound the lack of great food, our waiter was a definite weirdo. I’m all about friendly service, but this dude took it too far and got annoying after a while. Started telling us his life story and how he’s happy to be working on NYE and spending it with «us» (!!!) Plus, he was blatantly gay and was coming on to me right in front of my gf. Although it provided some laughs cause the guy was so wacky, it’s not the type of atmosphere I was expecting from this place.
I know it was NYE and all, but I’ll give Pomme a shot again, on a normal night, somewhere down the road.

My boyfriend and I were very excited when this place opened up, being the only French restaurant in the area at that time.
The first time we had a great time. Their mussels and risotto were delicious. Great ambiance, as well.
Then we decided, let’s try their brunch. That’s when their inconsistency began to surface. They advertised unlimited croissants, only for us to find that they had run out. Still in denial about the only French place being so laissez-​faire about their food, we went back for dinner twice. That’s when I got the first (of many) of sand in the mussels! Then, I ordered the tasteless torture, the roasted chicken breast.
I am glad that I don’t have to force myself to go back to get my French food fix in Astoria, thanks to L’Artiste.

I am excited I finally made it here for dinner. The ambiance is very unlike any place in Astoria: tall ceilings, elegant, and a like funky, with random mirrors on the walls. It’s a bit dark, but it matches the deep house/​trance music they play. The whole thing surprisingly works.
I was impressed by their drink menu: a great selection of wines, beers, and cocktails. Cocktails are $ 10. I got the Le Poire (Grey Goose pear, lemon, and ginger beer), which tasted like I was drinking pure pear. (It could have been a wee bit stronger.) My boyfriend got the Canton Julep (Johnny Walker, ginger, peach, lime, sugar), which I liked a lot more — good if you like ginger.
Unfortunately we were full before getting here, but the onion soup is some of the best onion soup I’ve had in a long time. Our appetizers of white mushroom risotto and crab cake were pretty good and generous portions. More specifically, the crab cake was very good compared to other crab cake I’ve gotten in the city. The risotto wasn’t my favorite — not creamy enough — but my boyfriend thought it was very good.
Our servers were attentive, not pushy, and helpful. I can’t wait to go back.