A surprisingly savory supper at Angus McIndoe restaurant
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After a stunning performance by the Broadway cast of the Phantom of the Opera, I had the pleasure of dining at the quaint Angus McIndoe restaurant across the street. Upon first deciding to eat there, I had my doubts, but the restaurant surpassed my expectation and served a small yet appetizing post-theatre meal.
Part of the reason we decided to dine there was the convenient location, the other part was the “Under $10 / After 10pm” sign. Picking a restaurant based solely on those two criteria seemed like I was asking for disappointment, however, I was wrong.
Don’t be fooled by the somewhat sketchy hallway entering the restaurant. The interior decor is actually quite classy. Granted, they could have picked a more romantic soundtrack, however, I suppose their song choices did cater to a young New York audience.
The wait staff greeted us immediately, bringing drinks as well as a bread basket with some oil for dipping. (Maybe I’m a bit bias, but any restaurant which serves bread and oil gets brownie points from me–double the points if they add vinegar.) I eventually ordered Vietnamese-style chicken skewers at $9, while my date had the Fish n’ Chips Slider Deluxe at $8.
The chicken skewers at first seemed pretty lackluster (three skewers and a lemon–no sides), however, after the first bite, I discovered just how flavorful the dish really was. As an avid steak lover, I tend to veer towards beef dishes rather than chicken (always wanting that burst of juicy flavor that a good steak seems to give). I wasn’t expecting a chicken which would do the same! If you want to add some tang as well, take the lemon and squeeze some lemon juice over the chicken and take a bite. It’s heavenly.
As for the Fish n’ Chips, the Fries were crispy and tasty and the fish came in the form of a delicious fish sandwich. I didn’t eat much of it, but my date (a sandwich/burger connoisseur) seemed content.
Now, the food was delicious, but the restaurant did have a couple downsides (which I ultimately forgave). The receipts are handwritten and it’s best to check quickly that you are being charged the right amount for your meal–it’s late after all, and the wait staff is tired. If you’re there for the “Under $10″ special, it’s relatively simple to calculate, so it doesn’t hurt to double check. The waitress, though prompt with our order, charged us $9 for the Fish n’ Chips rather than $8. This doesn’t seem like much at first, but factor in NYC tax and you’ll see what I mean. She was very nice about it though, quickly realizing her mistake.
So, if you’re ever in New York to see a show, Phantom of the Opera in particular, make sure to stop by for a post-theatre dinner at Angus McIndoe restaurant. It doesn’t seem like much at first, but it’s sure to please the average penny-pinching-playgoer.
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