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| - Had a great dinner at The Chase last night. Made reservations same day, though they only had 5:45 and 9 available when we called. We took the 9pm seating, and arrived at 8:30 thinking we would grab a drink at the bar downstairs before our meal. They had our table ready for 8:30, which was awesome.
We sat down and waited a little while before receiving a drink menu, but we wanted to take it slow given the amazing view, so that was totally fine with us. The bread to start was incredibly delicious. The outside had a bit of a sweet crunch (not entirely sure what ingredient was responsible for the sweetness, but whatever, it was damn good). The inside was doused in truffle oil, and incredibly soft.
We ordered the house-made mozzarella to start, which was served with strawberries and a balsamic vinaigrette-- very yummy indeed. I had the smoked ricotta ravioli and the guy sitting with me had the cod. I don't know that I've ever had smoked ricotta in pasta, or even if I've ever had smoked ricotta period, but it was great. The tomato sauce was light and not overbearing, which was nice because it let the cheese stand out. The cod was perfectly cooked, and the accompanying vegetables were delicious too (especially the fingerling potatoes). Though, the flavour could have been a bit bolder overall.
We went with a bottle of Beaujolais because we're nearing the end of summer and we're getting sick of white wine. It paired well with what we ordered and was all-round delightful.
Overall, food was good. The real kicker, though, is the incredible view over the Financial District. It's not really a place for an intimate, romantic evening. If you're looking for a night out where you can feel like you're in the money or trying to impress your date, go to The Chase. It won't disappoint.
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