
Iron Chef, Bobby Flay, Food Network Star and host of shows such as Throwdown and The Next Food Network Star is one busy guy! He is most notably known for his two very popular and trendy restaurants in Manhattan. Here is a breakdown of each:
Mesa Grill: This is the first Bobby Flay restaurant, and the only one in which I can give a personal opinion. The food there is fantastic! The atmosphere at Mesa Grill is chic but relaxed. Bobby boasts big, bold Southwest flavors with the All-American grill style. The New Mexican Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin was heavenly. Taking down notes as I ate, recreating this dish at home was not nearly as good, but still delicious. I would gladly pay the $29 price tag than go through the trouble again! By cruising NYC chat rooms and message boards, Mesa Grill also seems to be the most popular among the residents of NYC. Highly recommended!
Bar Americain: A brasserie style restaurant that offers bigger than life flavors! Entrees range widely, from Duck with Dirty Fried Rice to Skate with smoked Chili Butter. The buzz around Manhattan for this restaurant is mixed. Comments such as “overpriced and not as good as Mesa” flood the message boards. But something tells me nothing Bobby does could disappoint!
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