Plaza Food Hall

As part of todd english's chain here in nyc, the food hall is ... essentially an european styled food hall. With different stations set around the hall, you can order from any of those. Depending on where you get seated, you may have some nice views of watching the food being prepared. It's actually a classy sit down food place, as opposed to initial impressions of being a large food court. Names are definitely deceiving, especially without researching before going.

Butternut Squash Ravioli

With their signature pastas available in different sizes, we started with the butternut squash ravioli. Arriving before all the other food - this allowed us to sample this first. Whether being hungry had an effect or not, this was definitely a great ravioli. Sizing was a little disappointing, as it disappeared quite quickly. The sweetness of the squash going with the ravioli was a perfect match.

Classic Flatbread Pizza

Couldn't resist the flatbread pizza's, and to go with their simple classic pizza was a smart decision. A light crispy outside with just enough simple flavours. This included some roasted tomato sauce, bufala mozzarella and basil. It's not surprising that simple makes all the difference to enjoy the flavours.

Berber Smoked Pork Shoulder

It was a sunday... and couldn't resist a sunday roast of berber smoked pork shoulder. Not your typical sunday roast, but a nice variation. Grilled focaccia had enough taste, and the smoke pork shoulder was great without any of the dipping sauce. Presentation wasn't the best but the flavours and ambiance of the hall more than made up for it.

Only annoyance, had either a new trainee waitress or she was just too tired. Spilt water 3 whole times while pouring into glasses. Maybe she just couldn't see... and one time was a mini flood on the floor. But I'll give it the benefit of the doubt as it seemed the other tables had no troubles. I would definitely come back, especially with so many choices available here.

1 West 59th Street
(Opposite Central Park)