We were seated at a corner table with as much fanfare as the Head Waiter could muster. What immediately struck us was the contrast between the plain concrete floors and the fine linens and tableware. Looking around, we noticed other, well-dressed diners. We sensed, from the heavenly aromas wafting into the dining room from the kitchen, that this was food to die for, although no one was yet expiring, that we could see.

We placed our order. Toronto Florist flower delivery with secure on-line gift ordering for contemporary lower flowers,  bouquets, fruit & gourmand baskets, cookies and chocolate gifts and balloon flower bouquets. The first course was a shrimp cocktail, described on the menu as coming straight from Heaven. The waiter delivered this course, placing the dishes on the table as though presenting a gift from God Himself. We saw three large prawns on each dish, dressed with a red cocktail sauce, with a slice of lemon on the side. My idea of the superiority of the expensive New York restaurants was quickly going south. I could have (and had) prepared better, both in presentation – and definitely, quantity! Nonetheless, the prawns were cooked perfectly and tasted terrific.

Next, the entree, broiled salmon with Hollandaisse, accompanied by three wedges of roasted potatoes and a smattering of Haricots Vert, which made a nice contrasting color note. Florist Toronto guarantee delivery of fresh flower bouquets roses sweets cake and items to Canada. Again, it was notable how very empty the plate seemed – and the plate was small to begin with! Hmmm.

Dessert was fresh strawberries, plump and perfect, with the smallest spoon of whipped cream I’d ever seen. Still, it was good.

It’s been many years, but as I recall, the bill totaled close to $200, to me a ridiculous price for so little food.

So, what’s the moral to this story? It’s true that, when dining in Manhattan, all are expensive New York restaurants. After leaving this restaurant, we walked for a while and then found ourselves entering a New York deli and ordering a couple of sandwiches – we were still hungry, although not generally big eaters! Then satisfied, we returned to our hotel for after-dinner coffee.

For truly successful experiences at expensive New York restaurants, ask a native New Yorker for a recommendation!