Can you party and eat well in the Meatpacking District? Yes.

MPD, a new restaurant that has opened in the sceney Meatpacking District, whose owners are known to throw some wild and crazy champagne fueled brunches, actually has some really good food! I had dinner last week and was pleasantly surprised with the well executed French-American fare.

A special of New England Clam chowder, with oysters and bacon, was wonderful. My dining companion declared it the best he has ever had. I might have to agree.

Tartare Of Blue Fin Tuna ($16) with persian cucumber, miso vinaigrette, and chinoise cracker was tasty and well-seasoned.

Another special of escargot was lovely. Place a snail on top of some delicious garlic bread and you have one heavenly bite.

Lobster Pasta ($32) with Bechamel, orecchiette, pumpkin, and gruyere was fabulous! Rich, creamy, and sexy. It was like mac and cheese taken to a whole new level. Yes, please.

Bordeaux Braised Short Ribs ($25) with creamy thyme polenta, and truffle honey was fork tender and fine. I was not a fan of that polenta though, the flavor and texture was off, and did not complement the short rib well.

A chocolate dessert was fine, but even better is one resembling a fantastic french toast with apples. It was addictive and dreamy.

So get your party on, and dine well at MPD, the Meatpacking District's new hot spot.

MPD
73 Gansevoort St (bet. Washington and Greenwich)
New York, NY 10014
212-541-6991