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Back Trippin' - Annisa in NYC

Annisa
13 Barrow St
New York, NY 10014

Sad news today in the restaurant world: Annisa, chef Anita Lo's intimate, gorgeous restaurant in the West Village will close in May.

I had the pleasure of dining at Annisa twice - once alone (I don't remember why I went alone, but I did) and once with Mr. Plow (on a whimsical, impromptu trip to the city).

On my first visit, I literally had the dining room to myself. I booked a table for 5:30 and proceeded to luxuriate in 90 minutes of attentive deliciousness. I remember two dishes distinctly: the seared foie gras with dumplings - so rich and decadent - and the unique mille-feuille with strawberries and pink peppercorns.

In 2010, while on a Thanksgiving trip to Vermont, Mr. Plow and I made an unplanned road trip to New York. Though it was a last-minute decision during a holiday week, we managed both to find a room at the wonderful Hotel Giraffe and to get a table at Annisa. Once inside the warm, comforting dining room, we decided to take the leap and order the five-course chef's tasting menu!

It was simply amazing! We were served the foie gras and soup dumplings that I had previously enjoyed alone. I'm a known eggplant denier, but I could not deny the tastiness of the savory eggplant dish. We also devoured the South African bobotie, a variation on shepherd's pie with lamb and potatoes. Finally, two desserts - a grapefruit panna cotta and a lemon bread pudding - capped an unexpectedly incredible evening.

If you will be in New York between now and May, please consider dinner at Annisa. It will be a soul-satisfying meal.
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  1. A Certain Blog FanJanuary 12, 2017 at 11:51 PM

    This is sad. I haven't eaten there, but it sounds wonderful. If I make it back to the city before May, I'll definitely check it out.

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  2. RealTimShadyJanuary 13, 2017 at 5:22 AM

    Carefully constructed, precise, beautiful food in a warm, welcoming room - it really is a special little restaurant.

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