Shopsin's

I went to New York for to see the movie “The Master of Go”, a bio of Go Seigen’s life. Since it’s a bit of a trip for just a movie I decided to make a day of it and visit (among other things) the infamous Shopsin’s. In some ways it was just as described, eclectic quirky and no apologies attitude. I was surprised that it was so large and well lit though. I had been expecting it to be more of a hole in the wall. Certainly not complaining though.

I had the Peruvian Shrimp Avacado soup, a flat iron grilled cheese (called by the brand name of the flat iron, couldn’t see it on the old menu) and a mountain dew (No coke products, durn it. Shoulda had coffee). The sandwich was everything it should be (though how can you go wrong w. grilled cheese). The soup was very good. Really did make me think of Peruvian I’ve had before (though no olive or hard-boiled egg, thank god). The shrimp was a tad tough, either from stewing so long or being frozen. But w. a menu that diverse and crowd that large, one can’t expect the delicate touch it would take to get the shrimp just right.

I think I’ll do Tex Mex next time.