Bliss in Tight Quarters: Lunch at Mary's Fish Camp - Take 2

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Seared Tuna Mufaletta
Seared Tuna Mufaletta

Since our last review of Mary's Fish Camp, July of 2012, Michael has been back a minimum of 30 times and has gotten the Pan Fried ‘Hook and Line’ Atlantic Cod Sandwich each and every time. It's that good! Really!

Well, today was different. On a lunch outing with his father, Charlie O, Michael got hooked on the Yellowfin Tuna Muffaletta Sandwich. The traditional Italian muffaletta sandwich, which is made with cured Italian cold cuts, provolone cheese and a marinated olive salad, is one of Michael's favorites, so this was an easy switch to make.

So, how was it? Delicious! It lives up to it's Muffaletta heritage. Every ingredient was fresh and distinct. The tuna had that big ocean (not fishy) flavor that you expect from big game fish. The olive salad was the perfect mix of tangy, salty, earthiness that gives a luxurious zing to the experience. There's a definite Umami factor here. This is enhanced with crispy arugula and delicately melted provolone cheese. The super fresh ciabatta was a toasted pillow of heaven holding this all together.

So, will Michael get the Seared Tuna Muffaletta sandwich again? "Most definitely," Michael said, "but it will be on my 31st trip back to Mary's Fish Camp! The Cod Sandwich is still my favorite!"

Charlie O at Mary's Fish Camp
Charlie O at Mary's Fish Camp

At 83, Charlie O is still charming the Ladies!

Dumpling Heaven: Dim Sum at Nom Wah Tea Parlor

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Shrimp and chive dumplings

Shrimp and chive dumplings

Nom Wah Tea Parlor is one of those little gems in New York City that most people dont know about but they're always busy with locals and regulars.  They are an institution in China Town and have been around since 1920 which means that they're doing something right!  We try to go there about once a month for our dumpling cravings and always leave stuffed and happy.

Below are our absolute favorites which we've narrowed down over the years.

Shrimp and Snow Pea Leaf Dumpling
Shrimp and Snow Pea Leaf Dumpling
shrimp shumai

shrimp shumai

crystal shrimp dumplings

crystal shrimp dumplings

Shrimp rice roll

Shrimp rice roll

pork shumai

pork shumai

shrimp and chive dumpling

shrimp and chive dumpling

fried pork dumplings

fried pork dumplings

fried shrimp balls

fried shrimp balls

shrimp and bacon rolls

shrimp and bacon rolls

Bliss in Tight Quarters: Lunch at Mary's Fish Camp

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Cod Sandwich
Cod Sandwich

Whenever Michael goes here, he always swears he'll get something other than the Cod Sandwich - 99% of the time, he's gotten the Cod Sandwich! Mary's Fish Camp is one of those amazing restaurants in the West Village of NYC that serves a very small menu and does it to perfection. They serve only seafood in a wonderfully causal (elbow to elbow) environment but there is nothing casual about the food and quality. Every time we can go here for lunch we do and every time, we get the amazing Cod Sandwich - heaven on a plate!

Open Kitchen
Open Kitchen