A Spicy Tuesday Evening

There’s no better way to end the workday than by enjoying some chips and guac. At Agua Dulce in Midtown, they take the simple snack to a new level. We ordered the trio of guacamole, which included a hefty portion of baked chips accompanied by Guac Tropical (pineapple, mango, habanero), Guac Ahumado (chipotle, house cured bacon, tomato), and Guac Tipico (jalapeno, lime cilantro, shaved red onion). Our favorite was the Tropical—the spicy flavors were the perfect accompaniment to the chips.

Our entrees did not disappoint either. The skirt steak with roasted potatoes and chimichurri sauce was excellent, as was the aji panca glazed duck. The glaze on the duck, similar to barbeque, was too sweet for my taste. Yet, the duck was juicy and lean. The meal experience seemed authentic, and we enjoyed awakening our palates with Latin American flavors.

The décor of Agua Dulce intrigued me, to the point where my wandering eyes prompted some inquisitive looks by our attentive waiter. I was enamored by the fascinating mix of modern and classic adornments, such as the Lucite chairs next to Spanish-style blue and green tiles. The name of the restaurant, which translates to “fresh water” in Spanish, is very telling of the fresh and fluid atmosphere. The front of the restaurant, complete with a garage door that remained post-renovation, is open to the street and allowed for a nice summer breeze during our meal. In addition, the humongous bathroom door is a mirror on the inside—a feature that is always appreciated by female diners.

I would return to Agua Dulce, and I assure you that a trip to this Midtown restaurant will put you in a spicy mood!

Agua Dulce

802 9^th Ave. between 53^rd & 54^th Sts. New York, NY 10019

Tel: (212) 262-1299

info@aguedulceny.com

http://aguadulceny.com/media/aguadulce.html

Lunch: Mon-Fri 11am-4pm

Dinner: Mon-Sun 4pm-11pm, Thu-Sat 4pm-12am

Late Night: Thu-Sat 4pm-3:30am

Happy Hour Daily: 3:30pm-6:30pm

Prices: Appetizers $7-13, Main $18-24, Dessert $9