There was a great bar and restaurant that I came across in New York called The Rag Trader.
It has a speak-easy feel on the inside. Their bar is beautiful with mirrors and trinkets to look at.
I started off with a Rose sangria. It was a blend of rose wine, elderflower, peach schnapps, orange liqueur, and ginger syrup. The drink was sweet and refreshing. There were chunks of granny smith apples in the sangria that added a sour accent and a crunch.
I ordered a few appetizers to have for my dinner. I figured it would be nice to try a couple of things without getting too much food.
I started with the Sriracha deviled eggs. The filling was smooth and creamy. I expected these to be spicy but there were not spicy at all. They placed crispy shallots on top that added a crunch and extra flavor.
The stuffed squash blossoms were a nice surprise on the menu. It has been a few years since I have gotten to enjoy these. These delicate blossoms were stuffed with ricotta cheese which made them extremely creamy. There was a buttermilk dressing on the plate that added a slight sour taste. They sprinkled lemon zest on top that added a hint of acidic tang.
The last thing that I ordered were the fried chicken sliders. It was the perfect portion size with two mini sandwiches. The little pieces of chicken were extremely crispy. There was a sriracha aioli on top that added a creamy texture but no heat. They included a red slaw on top that added a sour taste and crunch. It was a great complement to the chicken.
This was a great place for cocktails and some small bites. There were a few other dishes on the menu that I would want to try on my next visit.
Check them out at www.ragtraderny.com
Enjoy!
T
