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LIZ HEATHER

July 15, 2014

The Smith in NYC

by Liz Heather in Best of NYC, Food, Reviews


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This is my favourite restaurant in New York. They've got three locations. You should probably go to one the next time you're in town.

I used to say that their filet mignon was my favourite thing on their menu (especially if you special order the truffle cream sauce listed amongst the pasta as a dipping sauce for this steak IF YOU WANT YOUR MIND SHATTERED), but since I've somewhat moved on from my love for steak (not totally, we're just on a break), it's really hard to pick a new favourite dish here. Everything I've tried (honestly) has been incredible. 

The best?

  • Short ribs (they only make them on Tuesdays) are so fucking luxurious and wildly unforgettable, it's a sin to be there on a Tuesday and not order them. 
  • Burrata. If you don't know what that is... yikes. It must be hard living a burrata-less life and frankly I don't want any more details of such an existence. One time, my friend Paul and I ordered three of these back to BACK (it was a hard time, I was going through stuff). If insanity had a taste, it would be of this burrata.
  • Trout. Who the hell knew a fish could be this good? I didn't, and now I do. 
  • Jalapeno cheddar grits are not just a side dish, they are a lifestyle choice, as far as I'm concerned. And I am, in no way, a fan of grits. These are unreal and beautiful and I force everyone to try them.
  • Don't get me started on their brunch. I DON'T EVEN LIKE BRUNCH.

I've been here so many times over the past few years, it's always a good time. See the accompanying photos, all taken at this restaurant, for further proof. Notice the level of happiness and/or fullness.

Spring 2012, Sarah in the chair downstairs outside the photo booth

Autumn 2012

There's no excuse not to eat here. It can be noisy as hell, but goddam. Worth it.

Summer 2013, Paul in the co-ed washroom

Summer 2013, Nathan!

Autumn 2013

Summer 2014, Train!

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TAGS: The Smith, Nathan Macintosh, Paul Fishman, Sarah Buick, NYC, Best of NYC, restaurants, NYC restaurants, Liz Heather, food, truffle cream, steak, filet mignon, trout, fish, burrata, grits, short ribs


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