| The upscale Palm restaurant chain in New York has | | | | and mozzarella with a fresh basil leaf on each. It came |
| outdone itself again with its latest addition. I truly | | | | accompanied with a bottled set of balsamic vinegar |
| enjoyed the large booth seating and dark wood decor | | | | and olive oil. The dish tasted fresh and was |
| throughout the spacious venue. It gives it that old New | | | | appropriately cold. It was beautifully presented and |
| York look and feel. In keeping with the Palm's tradition | | | | made for a colorful dish. |
| of caricatures of visitors and other famous celebrities | | | | We were nearly full at this point. But the main courses |
| on their walls, the Palm Tribeca delivers on this. It is a | | | | were still to come, and they indeed came. My guest |
| newer restaurant in the legendary Palm family as can | | | | had the Rib-Eye steak which was presented on a |
| be seen in the pristine decor and furnishings. Featuring | | | | large plate with a garnish. The steak was appropriately |
| a spacious bar area befitting the legendary bars of | | | | hot and cooked to nearly well done, just like my guest |
| New York, with its high tables and tv screens for | | | | likes it. It tasted tender and fresh. It looked |
| sports fans, the restaurant overall is large with a huge | | | | mouth-watering in its presentation. I got the Crab |
| windowed back room available for private parties. | | | | Cakes with mango salsa. The crab cakes tasted fresh |
| Since I try a chocolate martini pretty much | | | | and warm. The mango salsa equally tasted fresh and |
| everywhere I go, I tried it here, and it was like a | | | | appropriately cool. It is a wonderful combination and |
| dessert. It was rich and delicious and gave me just the | | | | was presented beautifully. |
| right amount of buzz. It made me somewhat full for | | | | The Palm restaurant is known for their wonderful |
| the big meal ahead. I'll have to curb my habit next time. | | | | selection of side dishes. We got three of them. I love |
| The menu features a seasonal offering in addition to | | | | sauteed mushrooms, and the Wild Mushrooms were |
| their normal dishes. | | | | simply delicious. They were warm and seasoned just |
| The food is reliable and tasty. Steak in various cuts, | | | | right. It was an ample portion for two to share. The |
| seafood in all its varieties, and a generous selection of | | | | Three-cheese Potatoes (I would love to make this at |
| salads, appetizers and side dishes make this New | | | | home) were presented in an oval dish and had a |
| York City restaurant a versatile addition to the Tribeca | | | | wonderful layer of cheese on top with crisp pockets. |
| neighborhood of restaurants. Let's not forget their | | | | The potatoes were cooked to perfection and tasted |
| infamous giant desserts on a tray which the server | | | | warm and delicious with the cheese on top. Yum! |
| brought to our table at the end of dinner. My guest and | | | | Finally, the Cottage Fries/Half and Half with fried onion |
| I ordered the largest dessert they had: carrot cake. | | | | strips was presented on a large platter. The mounts of |
| We could not eat it at the table as we were incredibly | | | | fries which actually looked and tasted like potato chips |
| full, so we had it wrapped to go and ate it later on. It | | | | and fried onion strips were crispy and warm. It was a |
| was delicious and fresh tasting. However, I jumped | | | | wonderful accompaniment to the steak. |
| ahead, as I should let you know about the appetizers | | | | I hear it can get pretty crowded during the week (I |
| and main courses we tried, along with side dishes. | | | | went on a Saturday, and it was pleasant) what with |
| Among a scrumptious selection of appetizers, my | | | | the Financial District in the vicinity. With that, I |
| guest and I ordered the Calamari Fritti and the Tomato | | | | recommend a reservation. |
| Capri. Large enough to share, the Calamari Fritti | | | | As of this writing, there is a substantial amount of |
| offered a large plate of mounted calamari on crisp, | | | | construction going on outside of the restaurant (nothing |
| shredded lettuce with a side of warm marinara sauce | | | | to do with the restaurant). The restaurant might be |
| and a garnish of lemon wedges. The calamari tasted | | | | difficult to locate but if you are facing Bed, Bath and |
| warm and fresh. They were mouth watering. The | | | | Beyond, then the restaurant is on the left. It sits on a |
| appetizer was invitingly presented. The Tomato Capri | | | | corner. |
| consisted of three sets of chunky slices of tomato | | | | |