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| El Vez NYC: Located just steps away from the new World Trade Center building, and a short walk from the lovely Battery Park, this new Stephen Starr restaurant is a great spot for business lunches, family dinners or a fun night out with friends. |
Last April, we hopped on the train to be tourists for a day in NYC. Considering that we live in New Jersey (granted, closer to Philadelphia than New York), this really shouldn't be a story. Especially since my high school friends referred to me as "city girl," as I am in my element when exploring a city. But NYC has never been a destination of choice for me. So, why am I planning my fourth trip since that cold and windy spring visit just one year ago?
The answer is simple: friendship and food.
More to the point: life-long, laughing, crying, there-for-you friendship and really, really good food.
Our trip last spring was to support David LaForce, the husband of said friend (a wonderful person in his own right), who was in charge of opening El Vez NYC as the executive chef. We attended the "friends and family" opening dinner and were thrilled to be a part of his chef's dream.
The food, of course, is amazing. Known for their signature guacamoles and hard-hitting margaritas, be sure to not to stop there... so much more awaits when you explore the menu. Unique tacos (think about trying the cauliflower or lamb) and quesadillas (zucchini blossom and corn, anyone?) highlight a menu filled with dishes that transport you to another (warm and sunny) world. And while a good margarita is always nice, why not tempt your tastebuds with Pineapple Mezcalito?
Now our next trip (any day now) will allow us to try out the new Burrito Bar, recently written up in the NYTimes (yes, the New York Times!). We love burritos. Of course, the only problem is that this will likely ruin those chain places for us. Oh well, it'll be worth it!
