Fraunces Tavern
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Pub/restaurant in downtown New York City, which Friki feels indifferent about.
The Fraunces Tavern prides itself on being around since 1762, and the location such historic events as the Sons of Liberty's plotting of the lesser-known New York Tea Party, and George Washington's discovery of Ribena. In fact, the historical element is so overblown that Friki noticed a quote from Washington's farewell speech to his troops printed on the dessert menu, somewhat trivialising the occasion. American history upsets Friki, as it general celebrates many historical occasions of anti-Britishness. But Friki digresses...
The tavern has a pub-like section, into which Friki did not venture, and a "fine dining" restaurant, into which Friki ventured, remained, and ate lots more than it should have, including:
- French onion soup with the mandatory cheesy crouton. Friki thought the soup smelled funky, and not in a good, Earth, Wind and Fire way. Although there was a little wind involved along the way.
- Foieieieiea Gras, which Friki can't reliably spell so won't even try. This came with spec cubes of membrillo (quince jelly) and cubes of sweet pear. Unusually for a pate, came with ample toast.
- Organic salmon, which was crispified (perhaps too crispified), mash and spinach. According to the vegetable-nazi waiter, it's impossible to substitute the spinach for anything else. He wants Friki to get its vitamins.
- Sea scallops, which although tasty, were gritty and came with a less-than-wonderful mushroom/bell-pepper slop.
(Dear readers: do not be alarmed - on this occasion, and many others, "Friki" was two people)
Middling food with a side order of history, in a location surrounded by eejit banker-types. In celebration of its visit, Friki is considering planning the "New York Grit Party", in which it will attempt to push the Fraunces Tavern into the East River.
