Fig & Olive

Fig & Olive

Locations in the Meatpacking District, Uptown, & Fifth Avenue

Shortly after we arrived in New York City, we met up with Christina’s friend from Loyola, Lauren.  Since it was restaurant week in New York, we debated over a few different restaurants to get lunch at.  After some debate, we decided on Fig & Olive in the Meatpacking District…Fig & Olive also has two other locations in New York City.

The location of Fig & Olive in the Meatpacking District was nice because although we were still in the city, it was much less congested and touristy.

The atmosphere at the restaurant was very simple and relaxed.

Although it was restaurant week, they still gave you the option of ordering off of their regular menu.  However, all three of us decided to stick to the restaurant week menu.

As we were waiting for our meals, they brought us over delicious bread with three different types of olive oil.  We do not remember the exact names of each of the oils, but they were described to us as one tasting peppery, one was warm with lemon, and the last one had hints of green apple.  They had olive oil for sale at the restaurant and also sell lots of olive oil on their website.

Mediterranean Chicken Samosa – free-range chicken, cilantro, Greek yogurt, bell pepper, scallion & Harissa Olive Oil.

This was wrapped in a thin and crunch phyllo dough.

Zucchini Carpaccio- Zucchini thinly sliced, finished with lemon juice, pine nuts, parmesan-Picholine Olive Oil.

This dish consisted of thin-sliced raw zucchini.  It was a very light, refreshing and delicious dish.  It’s amazing how simple ingredients can taste so great.

Shrimp & Scallop Paella- Grilled shrimp & scallops marinated with pimenton served on saffron rice, eggplant tapenade, bell pepper, tomato, garlic.

Provence Vegetables Chicken Salad- Free range rotisserie chicken marinated with Herbs de Provence, lemon & garlic grilled zucchini, eggplant, tomato, asparagus, red onions, avocado, arugula, parmesan, pine nuts, 18 year balsamic vinegar-Picholine Olive Oil.

This was a pefect salad.  There were so many different flavors going on in the salad so it kept things interesting.  Some of our favorite parts of the salad were the soft & carmelized red onions, sliced avocado, and shaved parmesan.

Chocolate Pot De Crème- Chocolate Custard & Crunchy Praline Financier

This dessert was sort of like a chocolate mousse but less fluffy.  It was very rich tasting and topped with an unsweetened whipped cream.  Very, very delicious.

Dessert “Crostini”-Local farmed Strawberries, Mascarpone, 18 year aged Balsamic on Shortbread with Micro-Basil.

This dessert was much lighter than the Chocolate Pot De Crème.  We really enjoyed the combination of strawberries, balsamic, and mascarpone.  Additionally the shortbread was very delicious and buttery.

Cappuccino and Tea.

Not only was the food remarkable, but the staff was incredibly friendly.  We will no doubt about it be returning to this restaurant…we only wish it were closer!  For now, we will just have to try to recreate some of the dishes we enjoyed at the Fig & Olive.

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