So for Ursula's bachelorette party #1, Urs and I headed into Manhattan to try Devi, the only Indian restaurant with a Michelin star in the entire country. Located on East 18th, the outside looks more hole in the wall than famous top chef restaurant. However, once inside, there are bright lanterns, Indian fences, two levels, and extremely helpful and attentive servers. The people next to us were just finishing, and were more than happy to explain their favorites on the menu. We ended up ordering the okra chips with yogurt and the spinach patties as an appetizer, the shrimp coconut haree curry and the apricot lamb seekh with plain naan for entrees. Everything was good and spicy, the only thing we thought was a bit off was the apricot lamb, mostly because the lamb was not cubed, and instead shaped like a sausage, but more mushy and similar to ground lamb which I felt took away from the flavor of the meat. The Malbec we ordered was exceptional, Las Posta. I definitely would like to find a bottle of that for my wine cellar.
We were too full for dessert, and headed to the Victorian bar Lillies around the corner on 17th for another glass of wine. Decent decor, not enough standing room, and too rushed for my taste. After one glass, we were ready to continue on.
After, we walked off our supper and headed back to Grand Central. Once we realized our train would not depart for another thirty-five minutes, we decided to hit up the Campbell Apartments where we each had a decent but insanely overpriced cosmo. Gorgeous space, great feel, good idea with the staffs' uniforms, but seriously, 33 bucks for 2 cosmos? Not even in Manhattan is that okay.
A lovely evening overall, and just what we needed.
sounds perfect and glad you have your own party!
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