The Ribbon on the Upper West Side
As we had to be on the Upper West Side, we checked out a brunch place and stumbled upon The Ribbon, a pretty big restaurant on 72nd and Amsterdam. Yes big place with the bar room when you enter that I bet is crowded and noisy in the evening, and a large dining room in the back, with a view of the kitchen.
Bar area at The Ribbon on the Upper West Side
Juke box at The Ribbon on the Upper West Side
Bar area at The Ribbon on the Upper West Side
Dining room at The Ribbon on the Upper West Side
Before going there, I already knew what I would get there: yes, we always check the menu before going to a restaurant! I wanted to try their fried chicken sandwich that was composed, besides fried chicken, of lettuce, tomato and their house sauce. The first bite was delicious: the fried chicken was moist and crispy. In fact I could have just eaten that chicken without anything else.
Fried chicken sandwich at The Ribbon on the Upper West Side
Fried chicken sandwich at The Ribbon on the Upper West Side
Jodi opted for the crispy tofu that was an interesting dish to propose on an all American menu. It was smothered in a black pepper glaze that was very good and that, contrary to Jodi, I did not find spicy (it depends on your sensitivity to spice food).
Crispy tofu at The Ribbon on the Upper West Side
So overall we had a great meal at The Ribbon: I would certainly go back for brunch or dinner there to explore a bit more their menu (their Ribbon dip looks amazing).
Enjoy (I did)!
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The Ribbon - 20 W 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023