Thoroughly enjoyed the CRW menu at Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar! Definitely one of the CRW menus with good bang for your buck.
We went with the caviar and oyster add-ons, of course.
ADD-ONs
– 4 oysters were delicious, also had caviar
– Reserve caviar supplement was a great way to start, although it’d be nice if they showcased some of their normal accoutrements too, since the pickles and rye bread are also delightful. Don’t worry, the rye bread shows back up in Course 2
Course 1: Ahi Tuna and Hamachi Pinwheel Tempura Roll
A nice intro. Very pretty dish and tastes exactly the way it looks – light crisp from the tempura, fresh fish, a little kick from the kimchi, smoothness from the avocado, Uni aioli to tie it together.
Course 2: The Study of Radish
I feel like every time I have a variation of this dish from Heritage, it’s better than the last. Very fun and light with plenty of dimension. Their house made rye bread rounds it out in such a comforting and hearty way!
Course 3: Potato and Sauerkraut Pierogi AND Shrimp and Kimchi Wang Mandoo Dumpling
My wife and I each picked one so we could try both. Heritage always knocks out of the park with dumplings – across categories. The mandoo had a great kick to it with wonderful mala flavors, but the way the mushrooms and pickled cherries worked with the pierogi made it stand out to me.
Course 4: Ten Million Dollar Rice Bowl AND Braised Beef Short Rib "Svichkova"
Again, we each ordered one. The rice bowl had such delightful flavors and exquisite ingredients. The sauces with the short rib were top tier – which is a common occurrence at Heritage. The short rib was slightly dry but overall, very flavorful with a great sear. You can’t go wrong with either of these options.
DESSERT: Ruffles Sour Cream and Cheddar Ice Cream AND Butternut Squash Budino, Butterscotch, Coconut Crumble
So the ice cream is a favorite of ours – we order it every time. Hands down one of the most unique and best desserts in the city. Getting it with the caviar bump on top is a must. The budino was also great, for those looking for a safer option – fun textures, “balsamic caviar pearls,” and that smooth butterscotch flavor to make you feel like you’re getting hugged.
Like previous years, Heritage is using this menu to give people a wonderful taste of who they are – creative, unassumingly and unpretentiously classy, warm and welcoming, and eclectic yet very intentional and thoughtful. The service is also, hands down, some of the best you’ll find – anywhere.
by alexjewellalex