Zz's Clam Bar

This was one of my dining highlights of 2015! There are a couple of dishes in my lifetime that I will remember and the trout roe toast has made it on the list! Zz's is known for its delicious tropical drinks and fresh and indulgent seafood offerings, but is also known for its notoriously high prices and strict reservation/dining time issues. Luckily I did not suffer any drama regarding our reservations or getting kicked out (thank god that would have been a mess), but I did experience the sky high prices (but worth every penny in my opinion!). The drinks were yummy but I would rather spend my money on the food when I visit next! I loved the interesting flavor combinations but they were a tad sweet for me (I like a stiff drink).

Cutest pineapple cup! I am obsessed with these. 

Uni Toast
Oh yessss... this is basically porn for Asians haha. The uni was very fresh and the crunchy toast held up perfectly to the perfectly creamy mountain above. 

Trout Roe Toast
OH MY GOD. This was a toast sent from the gods above. The trout roe was so incredibly sweet and savory and the crème fraîche below was the perfect complement. There was also a lovely aroma of truffle that was not overpowering at all. This dish was just out of the world and both Y and I were completely blown away. We got seconds and I think I could eat this toast forever if I could. 

Seared - Live Scallop, Sicilian Pistachios, Brown Butter
The scallops were once again very fresh and I loved the sweet nuttiness of the pistachio and the brown butter. It was not a must order dish but I definitely enjoyed it. 

Carpaccio - Tuna, Foie Gras, Bone Marrow
Mmmmmm this was so good with the buttery bread. The beef was melt in your mouth tender and the grated foie was very fragrant and flavorful. The bone marrow was not very pronounced but it definitely added another level of indulgence and creaminess to this dish. 

Another angle because it's so prettyyyyy 

Super cute seashell case for the check! 

It's too bad that the menu only has raw items because as much as I love oysters and raw seafood I do like to have a little bit of warm and cooked items. There is also a noticeable lack of carbs which makes it hard to feel completely full (especially for dinner). Y and I decided to have more wine and some small bites at Boqueria later and we definitely had quite the perfect night catching up over amazing food!

Zz's Clam Bar

169 Thompson Street

New York

NY 10012