CaVa – LOST GEM
I am a huge fan of Todd English – I have never had a disappointing meal in any of his restaurants both in Manhattan and other cities. Believe it or not, once I discovered CaVa, I returned four different times in only a few weeks, with the sole intention of ordering the Carpaccio de Betteraves. Just on the splendid presentation alone, I became an immediate fan. Then working my way through the red beet carpaccio, field greens and pistachio-goat cheese with a white balsamic vinaigrette, I was in heaven… but wait, there was a surprise underneath. It was a panisse, a fried chickpea flour disc that was similar to the cherry on top of a Sundae, although in a reverse presentation. Located in the Intercontinental, CaVa is by no means a typical hotel restaurant. The brasserie is stunning with a large bar, comfortable booths and an excellent menu for any meal of the day.