Thursday, July 18, 2013

Restaurant review, The Cannibal: Let's Meat Up.

The beer gauntlet
Good, fully developed veal: That's apparently what human flesh tastes like, according to William Buehler Seabrook, a New York Times reporter, occultist, and adventurer who lived at the turn of the 20th century. During one of his travels, he feasted on man's rump steak and loin roast, proclaiming them both surprisingly tender, even delectable. Alas, at the Cannibal, you won't find the limbs of any Homo sapiens on the table, but you will discover a wealth of other carnivorous delights. Adjacent to Resto, a Belgian restaurant in Murray Hill, this tiny new eatery also functions as an artisanal food market and craft beer shop—a bodega for trustafarian foodies. Like its neighbor, the menu champions a nose-to-tail philosophy of chowing down, yet the vibe here is more casual and geared toward nibbling. Seating is at one of two counters (on tall, uncomfortable stools) or at two small picnic tables out on an uncovered back patio. So if you're in a group, go early in the evening before it fills up.

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