Friday March 5, 2010
1:15pm
29 Cornelia Street

I set up a networking lunch and needed to find a location along the A/C line. My first thought was the Cornelia Street Café located just around the corner of the West 4th Street station. Cornelia Street is one of those quintessential New York streets, lined with trees and small cafes in the heart of the West Village. While they accept reservations, you can generally just walk in for lunch on weekdays. The menu is a mix of American Nouveau with French bistro classics. A brunch menu is available in addition to lunch every day of the week, just  in case you need a mid-week egg bennies fix. The extensive wine list is also a draw. The front dining room is a little tight, but once seated you can enjoy a good meal and conversation in a leisurely setting.

Lunch:

• Sesame-crusted salmon over warm asian vegetables with a ginger wasabi vinaigrette (served medium)

Wine pairing:

• Torrontes (Argentina, a nice alternative to Sauvignon Blanc)

Good for: wine list, business lunch, casual meal, sidewalk seating, West Village charm, brunch, late-night, prix-fixe