Social Eatz

After hearing about social eatz only recently being opened in nyc, it was something to go try. Angelo sosa was the runner up in top chef in season 7, and I'm sure there must be some substance behind that. Given that jean-georges is his mentor, there's some expectation.

Social Eatz

Having got to sit in the newly opened outdoor back area, it was actually quite comforting. Although not in the most comfortable seats, the slight outdoor freshness with some small garden was relaxing. The menu came outlined with american comfort food with an asian touch.

Crispy Spring Rolls

As night started to fall, the fake candles gave off an interesting colour. To start, were some crispy spring rolls. These spring rolls were shrimp with ground chicken. Definitely not your typical fillings. But with some duck sauce made of calamansi, it definitely produced an interesting twist with a sweet and sour flavour.

Hot Wings

The typical american hot wings, except that these were glazed with tamarind, palm sugar and japanese spices. It produced a different type of hotness, but not enough to give it a kick for me.

Bibimbap Burger

And of course I had to go with their famous bibimbap burger. Ground beef with slow cooked egg, lettuce, carrots and cucumber. The sesame seeds topped off the bun, and with some kimchi served on the side... A very korean touch to an american burger. Surprisingly, the flavours worked well for a burger. Especially with the yolk running through it all... a nice touch.

And so angelo's asian touch into american comfort food produces a somewhat surprising result. Comfort food is always nice, but with an asian touch - it's definitely weird and works well. Nothing wow about it all, but a simple casual meal that's out of the ordinary. Probably a little over-priced for what it is, but that's what you get for a top chef. Small touches here and there is what produces the difference. The environment is also nicely set out in a classy pub style environment.

232 East 53rd Street
(Between 2nd and 3rd Avenue)