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Aldea Presents NYC FoodFlood Dinner – a Fundraiser for Hurricane Sandy Relief
Aldea Presents NYC FoodFlood Dinner – a Fundraiser for Hurricane Sandy Relief | Local Food Magazine of Manhattan
Aldea Presents NYC FoodFlood Dinner – a Fundraiser for Hurricane Sandy Relief | Local Food Magazine of Manhattan
http://www.ediblemanhattan.com/event/aldea-presents-nyc-foodflood-dinner-a-fundraiser-for-hurricane-sandy-relief/
Aldea: News & Coverage on New York Magazine
Recent news and coverage of Aldea.
Recent news and coverage of Aldea.
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Guide | Aldea | Edible Manhattan
Guide Aldea | Local Food Magazine of Manhattan
Guide Aldea | Local Food Magazine of Manhattan
http://www.ediblemanhattan.com/guide/aldea/
New York Best Duck - Aldea - Best Of New York - Village Voice
New York Best of Award Winner - Experience the Best of New York by Village Voice
New York Best of Award Winner - Experience the Best of New York by Village Voice
http://www.villagevoice.com/bestof/2009/award/best-duck-1436568/
Aldea - Union Square - New York Magazine Restaurant Guide
After toiling anonymously at places like Wallsé and Tocqueville, journeyman chef George Mendes steps into the spotlight with an Iberian-accented menu. See the review of this American Nouveau restaurant at 31 W. 17th St. in Manhattan.
After toiling anonymously at places like Wallsé and Tocqueville, journeyman chef George Mendes steps into the spotlight with an Iberian-accented menu. See the review of this American Nouveau restaurant at 31 W. 17th St. in Manhattan.
http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/aldea/
Aldea: News & Coverage on Grub Street
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Recent news and coverage of Aldea.
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The Wall Street Journal
Good choices include the mussel soup with sausage, an open-faced sea urchin sandwich, plank-grilled Spanish mackerel in escabeche juice, and diver scallops with risotto and orange.
Good choices include the mussel soup with sausage, an open-faced sea urchin sandwich, plank-grilled Spanish mackerel in escabeche juice, and diver scallops with risotto and orange.
nymag
George Mendes’s Flatiron spot is Adam Platt’s pick for the best Portuguese in New York. Featured in Where to Eat 2011!
George Mendes’s Flatiron spot is Adam Platt’s pick for the best Portuguese in New York. Featured in Where to Eat 2011!
Eater
George Mendes innovative take on Portuguese is both impressive and adorable. Bonus points for the enjoyable ambiance, with one of the best chef's counters in town. [Eater 38 Member]
George Mendes innovative take on Portuguese is both impressive and adorable. Bonus points for the enjoyable ambiance, with one of the best chef's counters in town. [Eater 38 Member]
nymag
Try out the "very New York–ified, Manhattanized, upscale-refined treatment of Portuguese" Frank Bruni talked about in his NY Diet. He's a fan of the baby goat three ways and the duck rice.
Try out the "very New York–ified, Manhattanized, upscale-refined treatment of Portuguese" Frank Bruni talked about in his NY Diet. He's a fan of the baby goat three ways and the duck rice.
How To Make It In America
George Mendes innovative take on Portuguese is both impressive and adorable. Bonus points for making an actual enjoyable ambiance out of a narrow, difficult space.
George Mendes innovative take on Portuguese is both impressive and adorable. Bonus points for making an actual enjoyable ambiance out of a narrow, difficult space.
Michelin Travel & Lifestyle
Enjoy Chef George Mendes’ Iberian-inflected creations. The dining counter overlooking the master at work is perfect for a solo bite while the second floor dining room is great for a group. -Inspector
Enjoy Chef George Mendes’ Iberian-inflected creations. The dining counter overlooking the master at work is perfect for a solo bite while the second floor dining room is great for a group. -Inspector
The Corcoran Group
Great atmosphere – love the open kitchen. Try the Spanish Octopus, Shrimp Alhinho, Arrox De Pato and the Pork Belly.
Great atmosphere – love the open kitchen. Try the Spanish Octopus, Shrimp Alhinho, Arrox De Pato and the Pork Belly.
La Dolce Vita
One Michelin star.
One Michelin star.
Gansevoort Hotel Group
We recommend the Red Snapper stew of tomato, leeks, saffron and mussels
We recommend the Red Snapper stew of tomato, leeks, saffron and mussels
@A.G. Wine - iPhone/iPad
Looking for a big, sophisticated red wine? Opt for d'Anguera's 'Finca L'Argata' from Montsant, Spain. The Montsant DO offers great, well-priced wines (think of them as value-priced Priorat). Salud!
Looking for a big, sophisticated red wine? Opt for d'Anguera's 'Finca L'Argata' from Montsant, Spain. The Montsant DO offers great, well-priced wines (think of them as value-priced Priorat). Salud!
Dan K.
request the chef's counter when making a reservation. once seated, look up.
request the chef's counter when making a reservation. once seated, look up.
Christophe J.
This place is one of my favorites- fantastic dishes, super food quality, a beautiful space, and a modern yet unpretentious space. It's also at a great price point.
This place is one of my favorites- fantastic dishes, super food quality, a beautiful space, and a modern yet unpretentious space. It's also at a great price point.
Leslie H.
get the sonhos (fritters) for dessert.
get the sonhos (fritters) for dessert.
Tribeca
Sleek, modern dining with rustic yet refined seafood dishe
Sleek, modern dining with rustic yet refined seafood dishe
@A.G. Wine - iPhone/iPad
Another great (and affordable) red wine option: La Ferme Saint Pierre's 'Roi Faineant', Ventoux AOC. Big, ripe plum-like fruit. 2007 was an outstanding vintage. A no brainer!
Another great (and affordable) red wine option: La Ferme Saint Pierre's 'Roi Faineant', Ventoux AOC. Big, ripe plum-like fruit. 2007 was an outstanding vintage. A no brainer!
Kevin K.
If you thought you were afraid of sea urchin make this place the one to break you in (especially if you generally prefer meat)
If you thought you were afraid of sea urchin make this place the one to break you in (especially if you generally prefer meat)
The Food Sluts
Superb food. Snag the chef's counter at the back for a good view of the buzzy kitchen. We loved the beautiful green and white asparagus with hen egg & black truffle ($13).
Superb food. Snag the chef's counter at the back for a good view of the buzzy kitchen. We loved the beautiful green and white asparagus with hen egg & black truffle ($13).
Seb B.
Sit at the chef's bar for amazing insight into how this great food is created!
Sit at the chef's bar for amazing insight into how this great food is created!
Sylvia
Get the sea urchin sandwich!
Get the sea urchin sandwich!
Nancy S.
Have the flourless chocolate cake - it's love on a plate - ch-ch-ch-cherry bomb - yum!!!
Have the flourless chocolate cake - it's love on a plate - ch-ch-ch-cherry bomb - yum!!!
Tasting Table
Don't skip the stunning small bites and appetizers. During a recent meal, we loved the sea urchin toast with mustard seed and octopus cooked on la plancha:
Don't skip the stunning small bites and appetizers. During a recent meal, we loved the sea urchin toast with mustard seed and octopus cooked on la plancha:
5 Years From Now®
Restaurante português como nenhum brasileiro imagina. Acho que nem os portugueses!
Restaurante português como nenhum brasileiro imagina. Acho que nem os portugueses!
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