Sjourn

It's not everyday you find a spot with a seasonal menu let alone a daily changing menu. The Yorkville gem Sojourn has such a menu that blows away any tapas spot I've experienced. This wine bar has an eclectic taste that is a must enough if you are not a fan of the Upper East Side.

Reservations are recommended because the wine bar atmosphere keeps people sitting at their tables for longer than a traditional restaurant. The slow turnover is well justified with quality service and excellent timing/delivery on each course you've chosen. My most recent dining experience was with a party of 8 booze bags that put down 8 bottles of wine just during dinner. Normally, this would translate to a hefty bill but even the wine at Sojourn was reasonably priced.

We consumed too many delicious plates to list them all but some of my favorites were Kobe Beef Sliders, Home Made Gnocchi & Pan Roasted Scallops. The silver medal went to the Chicken Satay with yogurt curry, spicy peanut sauce & grilled pineapple. A perfect blend of salty, spicy & sweet. The cream of the crop is without a doubt the Black Pasta house-made linguini with lobster arrabiatta. Not enough words to describe.

The owner was gracious enough to talk with us for a while and even sent over several free desserts including his claimed, "best cheesecake in New York". If he wasn't right, he was pretty damn close.

Overall, great dining experience in a cool trendy scene that you would not expect to find in this neighborhood.

Soujourn

244 East 79th Street

New York 10075

(212) 537-7745

http://www.sojournrestaurant.com/