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2016-11-12
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I didn’t realize I was freezing until I stepped on the street after a 3-hour class. So I dashed into IFC for a warm soup at IVY: The Cuisine of the French Riviera, a one-year old restaurant I "discovered" last time searching for omelette. I was pleased to be seated on the sofa side overlooking the long restaurant. The tables were set a tad too close but at least no one was sitting on my right. My server served me warm water even though I asked for a wine list instead of the still and sparkling h
I was pleased to be seated on the sofa side overlooking the long restaurant. The tables were set a tad too close but at least no one was sitting on my right. My server served me warm water even though I asked for a wine list instead of the still and sparkling he asked; I was disconcerted but appreciated the offer.
I found my desired Bouillabaisse on the menu and I promptly ordered one.
Soon I was presented with a bag of 2 breads and a plate of salt with cherry tomato and lemon. Wholesome looking and I ate the round and cute tomato.
When they presented this Bouillabaisse to me, I could only look longingly because my table wasn't set with proper eating utensils!
There were three slices of slightly toasted baguette in a pot filled with shellfish. On the top, there was half lobster, jumbo shrimp, crab claw, and as you digged a little more, there were lots of baby clams and more Mediterranean fishes. I liked the soup base and loved dunking seafood with rouille. I enjoyed the sauce and seasoning more than the seafood quality itself which was okay but not exceptional.
It was hard eating from a pot instead of a shallower bowl when they placed everything in it even though I thought fish was served separately. As I wasn't given any empty bowl to place the shells so I used my bread plate instead. It was indeed a busy and effortful meal. What made this lunch memorable though was the Pineapple Polenta Cake. It looked amazing with this golden hoop, dried and sour pineapple ring, inserted into the freshly made oval shaped ice-cream sitting on top of the warm polenta cake with sweetened pineapple chunks. It playfully teased and challenged your tastebuds.
Overall, I enjoyed my meal even though the food and service weren't perfect.
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