Stand Coffee
A chill Sunday afternoon stroll in Williamsburg. Stopped by for some yummy latte and dough donuts at Stand Coffee followed by some indoor garden browsing at Sprout Home.
Dough Doughnuts
Sprout Home
Food
My first time to Untitled was about a year ago when they opened in May 2015. The food has evolved slightly and is still good. The portions were neither too large nor overly stingy—just the right amount to share and feel satiated. Overall I really enjoyed the food here, everything in general is pretty well made, the price is reasonable and the quality is there.
I tried a decent number of dishes on the menu and I enjoyed everything. But a few really stood out to me.
1) Monk Fish — this dish has changed since they first opened and is still delicious. I am usually not a fan of cooked fish, but the monk fish does it for me. Maybe because it doesn't actually taste like fish. It reminds me of a hybrid between a lobster and chicken. Why is it that most meat, other than chicken, just taste like chicken? The fish was tender and its exterior was nicely grilled with a slight smoke taste. The texture is similar to that of a lobster. It went really well with the fried rice and bak choy.
2) Diver Scallops — the scallops were very fresh and cooked perfectly. It was very soft and tender—the pairing with leeks, toasted almonds and grapefruit were nice touches.
5) Triple Chocolate Chunk Cookie — the cookie will make you salivate. It is served with warm chocolate melting in your mouth. The best part is the little jar of milk that is served with the cookie. I don't even like milk, but dipping the cookie into the milk was just too cute to resist. The aesthetics are just on point.
6) Lemon Meringue Pie — I actually did not even want to order this but the server said it was one of the best desserts, so I had to try it. I was pleasantly surprised. It was appropriately sweet with lemon accents.
*The menu changes regularly
Ambiance/Decor
The space is beautiful with ultra high ceilings and large extravagant glass walls. The space is filled with beautiful bright natural light. The decor is a mix of mid-century modern and modern chic. Clean cut and minimalist.
Price
$60-$90 per person including tax and tip for a solid full meal. I think 2 appetizers, 2 entrees and a dessert is enough to share among two people.
Reservation
If you go for lunch or dinner definitely try and make a reservation in advance. The bar is also quite nice and is first come first serve.
Lobster Lemon Toast
Monk fish
Fried Chicken Salad
Duck Sausage
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Scallops
Kale Salad
Fetteccine
Monk Fish
Food
I have to say that of all the afternoon tea services I've tried in New York, this is by far my favorite. The food is made to order and you can tell that a lot of care is put into each piece. The canapé selection on Valentine's day was different from a previous time but nonetheless delicious and unique. I like that each piece is not enormous for portion control purposes. At first glance you may think jesus christ the portions are tiny, that's for two people?!? I may need to get Shake Shack after. But it is actually very filling and satisfying. After eating the savory canapés and scones, you'll realize that it is rather stuffing. I am always deceived by afternoon tea too.
The tea selection is pretty robust. They serve Mariage Freres and I'd expect nothing less. I tried the rose d'himalaya—a soft and gentle black tea that went exceptionally well with milk. I also tried the baccarat blend—a toned down blend that was less rich in caffeine.
Ambiance/Decor
I absolutely love the space. The high ceilings, modern design, lush and luxurious furnishing and spaciousness really contribute to the relaxing ambiance. Afternoon tea lasted about 3.5 hours with no one rushing you out. The large space allows for great intimacy. It's an excellent spot for casual business meetings or a place to discuss in great detail any topic you desire.
Price
It's definitely not cheap and on the higher end relative to its peers. Full tea service (The Prince of Whales) starts at $80 to include tea and the full 3 tier assortment of savory and sweet pastries. Then goes up to $105 and $110 to include a glass of champagne.
They also have a smaller size (Louis XV) to include 1 tier of pastries starting at $65. I don't recommend this as you don't get much out of it. There are only 5 pieces total. Horrible value. You may need a full meal after. Don't be cheap and just get the full service.
Reservation
For afternoon tea service you'll definitely need to make reservations in advance. I'd say one to two weeks in advance just to be safe.
Long overdue photos from my trip to Beijing back in the summer of 2008. I can't believe it's been almost 8 years. It was the summer before I began college. It's absolutely insane how fast time flies.