On Friday we headed out of our hotel just walking west of 5th Avenue on 55th Street and found so many dining options as it was hard to choose. Samuel had PIZZA in his head so we chose BISTRO MILANO at 1350 Avenue of the Americas (6th Ave) with the entrance around the corner on 55th Street. It is an elegant modern bistro with white linens and a wonderful street patio with lots of room where we chose to sit. It is covered by those huge umbrellas and we were happy to enjoy the 70+ degree temps and the quiet day off crowds of NY passersby.
Samuel had the Pizza Margherita which honestly was pretty mediocre. Will opted for a INSALATA di ARAGOSTA ai SOPORI TROPICALI, a fresh whole lobster tail on top of a cylinder of chilled tropical fruit salad. I loved the dish as Will did, but am not a big fruit with lobster person. It had a yummy Avocado Puree and Chili Sauce as well. Breads came with yummy Eggplant Mousse and SunDried Tomato Tapenade. I ordered a 1/2 portion of delectable pasta...PAGLIA e FIENO GRATINATA con PISTELLI e PROSCIUTTO. These tasty white and green noodles were baked with breadcrumbs on top and ham and green peas in a creamy sauce...it was too rich for me at lunch, even in a 1/2 portion, and I regretted it later in the day, but enjoyed EVERY BITE.
The small streets in the 50th between 5th and 6th Aves. have many wonderful bistro-like places with so many food types, it's a nice find, even if a bit pricey.
