Kristy (Woodson) Harvey and I had lunch at Bergdorf Goodman yesterday. We attended a book signing the evening before in the 7th floor dining area and couldn't get enough of the space, so we headed back first thing the following day for lunch. The fact that it was cold and raining also nudged us along in the "where to eat lunch?" decision-making process. If you haven't been to the Bergdorf restaurant and you're a lady, you have time on your hands and you don't mind spending a pretty penny for a leisurely, elegant, sophisticated lunch.....ding ding ding! this is the spot for you. The chairs, the tables, the china with the Bergdorf seal, the upholstered walls, the light fixtures and the million dollar view of the park are enough to make a girl squeal. And if you have to wait before being seated....there's a conveniently located wedding boutique on the 7th floor to peruse. It's a great place to be a girl.
For lunch I ordered a bottle of sparkling water (I couldn't slum it, it's Bergdorf's after all!) and the Asian Crab Cake Salad. It was beautiful. On top of 2 jumbo lump crab cakes was a slaw of sorts. Ingredients as follows:
chopped mango
toasted cashews
bean sprouts
julienned red pepper
water chestnuts
chinese long beans
yuzu dressing
*Key Ingredient: I couldn't pick one out*
Everything went so well together and there wasn't any 1 flavor that dominated the rest. Not necessarily a bad thing. The crab cake was excellent and tasted exactly like a crab cake should. Meaty, crispy, spicy, juicy. I think they used a spicy mayo in it to match the Asian flavors of the slaw/salad on top. The slaw was light and refreshing-perfect for lunch. I left feeling satisfied-not full-which is how a lady who lunches at Bergdorf should feel!
The best part of the meal was the surprise vanilla macaroon we each got with the check.
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