Thursday, June 18, 2009

Casuella



This small wine bar off the beaten path (well, off our beaten path, it’s in Hell’s Kitchen)Casuella (http://www.casellula.com/) was a wonderful surprise. They do not take reservations, so get there early. There are about 10-15 small tables, a long white marble bar and two large display cases holding their extensive collection of delicious cheeses and meats. The cheese plate was fantastic! Each cheese came paired with its own paste/fruit/snack accompaniments and the pairings were perfect. Like a party in your mouth, you can’t stop eating and you leave wanting to try more of Casuella’s pairing combinations. I think we stuffed ourselves with cheese so instead of trying one of the main dishes or salads we went straight to dessert- the warm pecan sticky bun…… this is where the place took a bit of a turn as the dessert was so sweet and so sticky it wasn’t good. Amazing cheese selection/pairing, but if you are craving something sweet after the meal, head somewhere else.

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