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I've been fantasizing about this wonderful West Village, NYC restaurant I discovered last summer called
Bobo. The name is short for 'Bourgeois Bohemian'-- a term that definitely describes the aesthetic of the space. There's lots of exposed brick, long curtains, antique chandeliers, books, candles and knickknacks tucked around the room.
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And the outdoor patio stole my heart. Dining outside on a warm balmy eve is one of my favorite ways to cap off a long day, NYC or anywhere.
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Sitting down to this bright, fresh asparagus and crab amuse, I knew I was in for a great meal.
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I still think about this salad of frisee, celeriac, watermelon radishes, avocado and crispy shallots drizzled with balsamic reduction. It was just the right balance of flavors and textures.
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And this ahi was melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
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I'm a sucker for mason jars and couldn't help smiling when this one landed on the table filled with sugar for our coffee. It's not only cute but smart (I'm also a sucker for smart!)
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So many chocolate cakes fall short, but this one was spot on: chocolate cake layered with milk chocolate mousse, topped with salted caramel and a scoop of dulce de leche ice cream with a shard of toffee. Yum!
Okay...well, that was fun to relive out loud. I think if I were in NY right now, I'd be hailing a cab. Next year!
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by Noah Sheldon for NY Magazine
that chocolate dessert combines so many of my favorite flavors! yum!
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