Part of the Daniel Boulud empire, Cafe Boulud NYC was one my last minute dining destinations while I was in New York back in December 2010. A last minute choice, yes, but a bad decision, it was not. In fact, this meal was one of the more memorable during my short trip to New York.

Do read my other New York entries: (1) Eleven Madison Park (2) Momofuku Noodle Bar (3) Le Bernardin (4) Michael’s (5) Marea

The meal started with a Fried Risotto Ball. Yes, you heard me right – a fried risotto ball. It was great with the rice being cooked till al dente. To be honest, I could have popped more than 10 of these just in 1 sitting.

Beet Cured Scottish Salmon
Roasted Baby Beets, Horseradish, Orange Peel
US$19

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Porcini Mushroom Risotto
Madeira Infused Butter, Aged Parmesan
Appetizer US$21 / Main Course US$33

I absolutely loved the mushroom risotto. It was cooked perfectly al-dente and the flavours of the mushroom was infused fully throughout the rice.

Boeuf A La Bordelaise
Braised Short Rib, Seared Entrecote, Parsnip Puree, Sauce Bordelaise
US$42

The braised short rib was awesome, to say the least. It was sublime. It literally tore apart with the softest of nudges.

The seared entrecote/beef was splendid – cooked pink in the middle.

Pear & Spiced Wine Vacherin
Chantilly, Crushed Meringue, Poached Pears
US$14

I requested for a light tasting dessert and this came highly recommended by the wait staff. I can’t say that I was completely blown away by it, but it wasn’t bad by any accounts. What I did like was the poached pear!

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Disclaimer: I had my meal here in December 2010 – Menus/prices etc. might have changed. But by most accounts (i.e. Google) things don’t seem to have changed that much.

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