Once a glamorous speakeasy, today '21' is one of the most celebrated restaurants in New York City so we had to check it out, plus it is right next to both of our offices. I always walk by it and notice the little polo player statues outside but never knew what it was. A few months ago while getting lunch, I was on the phone talking to a friend about these polo statues when a stranger walked by and over heard my conversation. He chimed in and told me about this hidden gem and highly recommended that I go for an amazing culinary experience. Well, I was sold!
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| The toys on the ceiling are gifts from regulars - the airplanes and trucks are from the executives of the companies they represent, and the sports memorabilia are from owners and famous players. |
Restaurant Week Menu
‘21’ Club Restaurant Week
Appetizers
Seasonal Soup
a selection of ‘21’ classics
Grilled Calamari
fennel, olives, white beans, oregano, spicy piquillo purée
Salmon Tartare
lightly smoked, trout roe, crème fraîche, lemon and avocado purée, taro chips
Veal ‘Country’ Terrine
mixed greens, winter radish, carrot, celery, apple balsamic dressing
Main Courses
Pepper Crusted Organic Salmon
mushroom and leek faro, yellow tomato sauce, imported olive oil
Coffee-Chili Rubbed Pork Loin
sweet potato purée, chestnuts, roasted Brussels sprouts, Oaxaca chocolate sauce
Chicken a la Plancha
rosemary, smoked potato purée, roasted carrot, lemon-chervil sauce
Seafood Pasta
shrimp, scallops, calamari, red bell pepper cream sauce,
Parmesan, basil, toasted garlic
Desserts
Flourless Chocolate Torte
peanut rum sauce, Chantilly cream
Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée
ginger tuile
Key Lime Meringue Tart
graham cracker shortbread
Mint Mocha Sundae
coffee ice cream, mint crunch ice cream, chocolate fudge sauce
