Romantic Restaurant: The Savoy
70 Prince Street
New York, New York 10012
The wonderfully romantic restaurant is located in a two-story building and feels like a cleanly designed but comfortable home, with fireplaces in every room, whimsical touches here and there, and a general air of accommodation and comfort. The service demonstrates the same welcoming, competent style, with effortless and unobtrusive skill.
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<br/>The food is comprised of a frequently changing menu depending upon what's in season. Perfectly composed dishes, like organic pork loin sliced over al-dente black beans, housemade kimchi and grilled ramps, are innovative as well as worthy showcases for the exquisite ingredients. Roasted halibut harmonizes with Jerusalem artichokes and garlic custard, while rare grilled tuna peeks out of a Yemenite-spiced "spring broth" with remarkably tender baby vegetables. Rich, savory beet soup needs no cream; instead, a tender hunk of pickled shad adds depth and contrast. Desserts, including housemade ice creams, are also exceptional: A coconut panna cotta's unearthly delicacy is set off by pungent but refined Meyer lemon confit.
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