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Last night I met Keith at Barnes & Noble by Lincoln Center after work.  We picked up the last few Christmas cards we needed (yes, I even have all the envelopes addressed – I’m on the fucking BALL this year).  Then we popped into Bed, Bath & Beyond – initially just for a new shower curtain.  But I ended up getting a new Hankle knife set (I am totally giddy about it – I can’t wait to use them).  Keith had read about a relatively new restaurant on Amsterdam, between 81st & 82nd called Recipe, so we gave it a try.

The restaurant is small, and very welcoming.  The staff was attentive and perfectly friendly.  And there are so many cute little quirks about the place – the tiny clothespin that holds the menu shut, the artisan sinks with the sexy soap in the bathroom, and the cute labels on the bottles for tap water:

We ordered a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc and poured over the menu.  Couldn’t resist the foie gras terrine with figs – it was gorgeously delicious (and of course I forgot to take a photo).  For dinner, I had the Lamb Shank Ragout – it was absolutely delicious.  Perfect on a cool fall night.  Can you tell how much I loved the sauce?

Keith had a Cornish Game Hen with homemade barbecue sauce, and a side of…guess…macaroni & cheese (with ham and peas).

And we still had time before the class we were heading to, so we took a peek at the dessert menu and I immediately jumped on the Panna Cotta with local honey.  And since they don’t serve espresso, I had to settle for a Remy Martin and Keith had a glass of Port.

High marks for Recipe – probably the best restaurant we have found on the upper west side.  The food is luxurious and yet approachable, and the presentation is just as tasty.  I have a feeling Recipe is going to become a regular for The Husbands.