Extra Virgin

On to happier subjects. The birthday dinner ended up being moved to Extra Virgin on W. 4th. I can't say enough about how GREAT this place is!


First off - the management and service was OUTSTANDING - attending to all of our need with a smile. They gave us our own alcove area of the restaurant (table for 9) and 2 waitresses.

(our waitress - she was new there and fab!)

The food was served in a timely manner and DELICIOUS! The favorite appetizer hands-down was the french fries with a gorgonzola fondue dipping sauce. It was so good I had dreams about it last night! I think the favorite choice of entree for the table was the non-traditionally prepared braised short rib shephard's pie. YUM!

I had the simply grilled halibut served over a bed of spinach, and tomato carpaccio with olive oil and LOVED IT! Light and tasty for something so tasty! A few others tried the monkfish in a lobster bisque with pearl onions and a crawfish. Down at the other end of the table they tried the hanger steak, chicken and the snapper (although I can't remember how they were prepared). The only complaint was that DEC would've like a little more of the cauliflower puree on his snapper (although he still really liked it), but other than that everyone was happy with their choices.

Extra Virgin has a very W. Village feel - cozy with lots of exposed brick. Tables line the sidewalk for warm weather dining as well. I can't wait to go back and try brunch! Check this place out for sure! Cheers to Extra Virgin!

Oh, and finally I'll say Happy Birthday to me!