Last moth for Jeff’s Birthday Dinner #1, we headed to Casa Mono with Alex, Joel, and Casey (CaseyCulture). This was our first visit to Casa Mono, and I hope it won’t be our last! Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich along with Andy Nusser’s cooking take Spanish tapas to a whole new level at Casa Mono. With 5 people, we were able to try a number of different dishes – most pictured below – and we were impressed and delighted by the amazing flavors in each. But for me, the most memorable dish of the night was the foie gras, a MUST if you visit Casa Mono.
Beet Salad
~This special menu addition was not only beautiful, it boasted fresh and wonderful flavors.~
Sweetbreads with Fennel al Mono
~I’ve had sweetbreads a handful of times and I can honestly say that this is the best preparation I’ve had so far. Crispy and tasty!~
Calamares Fritos
Soft Shell Crab Sandwich
~Another special we couldn’t resist ordering – and another winner!~
Sardinas Fritas
Foie Gras with Cinco Cebollas
~This dish was absolutely amazing – one of the best foie gras dishes I’ve had. It was so good in fact, that we ordered a second!~
Hudson Valley Pork Belly with Sweet Corn and Sandia
~Definitely one of our favorites of the night – we really need to spend more time in the Hudson Valley~
Duck Breast with Sour Cherries
Leg of Lamb with Harissa and Pickled Peppers
Skirt Steak with Onion Mermelada
Pudín de Naranja – Bread Pudding with Horchata Ice Cream and Stone Fruit Mermelada
~This bread pudding was just delicious. Bread pudding, when done well, is one of my favorites, and the caramelization on top really made this dish special.~
