I Traded my Tin Ceilings for Taste Buds.

In a past blog I wrote, I confidently declared I was not a foodie.  However, upon dining at Upper East Side gem, Sfoglia, my taste buds beg to differ.   Yesterday was my sister, Amy’s birthday.  Being the New York City enthusiasts we are, we scoured restaurant reviews for the prime location to celebrate her big day. 

Agreeing on Sfoglia, I was excited because, well, the Web site gallery spoke for itself and they had a six week waiting list for reservations.  After our reservation was secured, I might as well have made their Web site my homepage as I practically perused the site daily.  From the images of rustic décor to the charmingly mismatched tables and chairs—I knew I would love this place.  Amy and I spoke about fifty two times yesterday to discuss our evening attire.  Amy, of course had a beautiful new necklace and birthday-worthy top.  I had…well I had Amy’s closet to choose from—that’s what big sisters are for, right? 

Once we arrived at Sfoglia, the vision before me was better than any Web site could have depicted.   Stacked cans of Italian tomatoes mixed with vintage novels greeted us on a shelf interspersed with the perfect amount of tea light candles.  But what I didn’t realize was once the first bite of orecchiette and sausage hit my lips, I would be transported to a world where food took the lead and ambience was just the supporting cast.  Spicy and savory tantalized my taste buds all at once– I tried the spaghetti squash with ricotta and it was more delectable than I ever thought a root vegetable could be.  And oh the chicken!  Yes I said chicken – cooked under a brick (no clue if that is customary, but it impressed me nonetheless). 

While tin ceilings, exposed brick and mason jars are three of my favorite things, I’m going to have to add meal offerings to that list.  Even though I’ll never stop looking at the interior surroundings of a restaurant before I dine, I am really going to have to start looking at the menu reviews!

Happy Birthday, Amy!!