Speaking of celebrating, we at Cap2Cap celebrated BOTH of our birthdays this spring (early and late) at New World. We love N. Dubz.--it's not that there are never any misses, but I'd argue that the clear majority of dishes hit the mark and some are simply divine. Plus all the local, seasonal, organic, etc stuff that I like AND servers who are knowledgeable and seemingly excited about aforementioned zazz. I learned a bit about how they source their salmon! [Also: we can walk there. Let's be honest for a second about how big of a factor this is.]
We started with an okay, probably-not-worth-$10 appetizer: the duck prosciutto bruschette. I easily peeled the fat off mine, since I didn't really understand why it was there. I'd prefer just the crispy duck part! The duck prosciutto itself was dark and salty and had a good bite, and the fig jam was fun, but I felt like it all could have been put together differently. The bruschette situation wasn't best. Let's be honest, I just want to crunch that duck all over a giant salad and dollop the fig jam on it. J wished we had gotten the blackened green beans instead; they are famed.
Now on to DELICIOUS, totally on the mark: Thai Italian Love - Panang curry bolognese. Look at that papardelle! A little spicy, but the heat kept me on my toes. It wasn't overwhelming, and it didn't last very long on my tongue. I could move on and enjoy myself. I want this again today right now.
J had a special, the South Indian Fish Fry, which was light (I know, for fried fish!) and tasty, with some friendly veggies and a bright sauce of mild yellow curry.
New World Bistro Bar
300 Delaware Avenue
Albany, NY
We skipped dessert because I hustled my booty over to Cheesecake Machismo after work before carpooling home with the birthday gentleman. I proceeded to take the menu I nabbed out of my pocket right in front of him once we got home...I'm smooth.
Cookies and Cream and Smoked 'Smore.I reallllly liked the 'smore situation, but J felt like one bite was enough. He didn't dig the char flavor, he said "I don't want to feel like I'm eating a fire." To me it was like eating a super toasted marshmallow, one that has been charred. AND I LIKED IT. Different strokes, etc.
They have no web site. I usually am against this, but meh Facebook, they are a dessert place, I'll let it slide this time. Also, their name is basically amazing.
Cheesecake Machismo
293 Hamilton St
Albany, NY
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