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Tucked away on the corner of Stanton and Suffolk is the charming Azul. If you are in the mood to graze on delicious cuts of beef, veal and sausage, then you must check this Argentinian steakhouse out. The tables by the window offer a delightful view and the friendly, efficient staff add more charm to this lower east side gem.
For starters, they offer the traditional sauteed veal sweetbreads with a mojo criollo, sauteed baby octupus, and the most delicious grilled sausage. They offer two types, Chorizo and Morcillo, which is blood sausage. Much to my surprise the blood sausage was most flavorful with an array of spices that went great with the sauteed onions.
After your adventure with the appetizers, Azul offers free-range grass fed beef. Most high-end steakhouses offer corn-fed beef, which is quite expensive, thus the high price.
This Argentinian beef could not have been more flavorful. The ribeye had a bit of a smoky flavor which enhanced the more marbled cut. You must, however, try the skirt steak. Although this cut is typically tougher then the sirloin or ribeye, executive chef Natalia Machado has perfected the preparation. Marinated slightly, seasoned perfectly and cooked med rare, it melts in your mouth. The flavor was enhanced by the traditional chimichurri accompanying the beef. Try an Argentine Malbec with your steak and make sure you nibble on a few of the Provencal french fries. These crisp fries were sauteed in garlic and olive oil...delicious!
Dinner wouldn’t be complete without some dulce de leche flan and a glass of dessert wine. Try the gelato as well. My date could not put her spoon down!
If you don’t have brunch plans, Azul offers and “all you can eat” brunch menu for $21.95 and this quaint restaurant will not empty your wallet. Entrees run about $20 and you can find great bottles of wine for under $30.
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