Wolf at Nordstrom NYC — Restaurant in New York

I wanted my first review this year to be about the fantastic dining experience that my husband and I had during our end of 2019 date, at Wolf. Eversince I heard about the upcoming collaboration with Chef Ethan Stowell, a really celebrated and James Beard multiple nominee from Seattle with the Nordstrom NYC flagship store, I've bookmarked it and waited for the right occasion to try it.

First off, we were welcomed warmly and led to a table by the window, which is always my preference. I always like having some sort of a nice view. I forgot the name of our server but she was great, knowledgeable, and attentive. We started off with brut rose for me and a good Cabernet Sauvignon for him.

We planned ahead and decided we would have their Prime Burger for appetizers. They use beecher's cheese and it was just delicious. Easily one of my favorite burgers in the city now. We definitely knew we wanted to try their pasta and it was difficult to choose with so many wonderful options. Ultimately, we decided on Spaghetti with Uni butter for me (Heavenly!!) and Paccheri with Prawns for the hubby. Both excellent!

We of course just had to have desserts given the choices were all delectable so we tried their Lemon Zeppole with chocolate dipping sauce. This is the only thing that didn't really live up to our expectations. Our bar for this is still Don Angie, and it holds such a special place in our hearts too given it was served during our wedding reception there. The server went out of her way and brought us the malted chocolate budino, which was wonderful. I think they could use some additions and would love to see an improved dessert menu.

Overall, worth the money and even if you're not necessarily shopping at Nordstrom (we were, so it just makes it very convenient too!), this restaurant is worth the dining experience. Would love to...

A Howling Success at The Wolf Restaurant

Last night's dinner at The Wolf Restaurant was an experience to remember. From the moment we stepped in, the ambiance set the stage for an exceptional evening.

Starters: We began with the Grilled Octopus and Beef Tartare. Each bite of the octopus was a perfect blend of smokiness and tenderness, while the beef tartare was a bold play of textures and flavors.

Salads: Fresh and Invigorating Next were the Beet Salad and The Wolf Salad. The freshness of the ingredients shone through, making these dishes not just sides, but stars on their own.

Main Course: A Pasta Lover’s Dream The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the fresh pasta - Agnolotti and Gnocchis. Handmade, with the right balance of texture and flavor, they were nothing short of outstanding.

Dessert: A Sweet Finale For dessert, we indulged in Zeppole and a Hazelnut Cherry Tart. The Zeppole, little warm donuts, were a comforting end to the meal. The tart, with its layers of hazelnut mousse, cherry compote, and espresso ice cream, was a sophisticated and delightful surprise.

Service: Impeccable What truly set the evening apart was the staff's incredible service. Every member of The Wolf team ensured our experience was nothing short of amazing.

In conclusion, our visit to The Wolf Restaurant was a symphony of exquisite tastes and top-notch service. It's a place we'll be howling about for a long time!

Thank You...

I went to an event at Wolf and would not normally consider writing a review based solely upon the food and service at the event, but I have to make an exception here. I tried so many different foods at an American Express sponsored event here, I think I have some idea of what Chef Ethan Stowell's kitchen can turn out and it was all superb.

I really enjoyed the excellently seasoned prime rib. Very rare and superbly seasoned. There was also some excellent, tender (I think it may be been poached) salmon that had a wonderful mouthfeel and taste.

Excellent fingerling potatoes. Same for the brussels sprouts. The squash (or at least that is what it seemed like) was sublime.

Many other excellent treats. Superb chocolates too. Great cookies, although I far preferred the double chocolate to the chocolate chip, the snickerdoodle or the shortbread, but I am a chocoholic.

On top of that the service was just so friendly and helpful. I realize that everyone must have been on their best behavior given this was a special event, but it just seemed as if everyone really cared.

I hope to get back there sometime soon to taste a regular meal there and might update my review...