Celebrated Valentine's Day early with dinner at 42. Despite our 5 p.m. reservation, we waited at the bar for over half hour for our table. We were very pleased with the romantic side by side seating, the chic, minimalist decor, and the skyline view. The crowd varied between the well-heeled to 20 somethings dressed in jeans, which I felt detracted from the sleek image 42 strives for. The cocktail menu was sparce and the dinner menu wasn't very innovative, and had only one vegetarian option. We both ordered the $42 market menu, which includes choice of soup du jour or ceasar salad, gnocchi, entre, and chocolate tart topped with caramel ice cream. The portions were laughably small. We appreciate the small portion / high price dining concept, but quality and innovation is key. 42 just doesn't get it. The three gnocchi were mushy and the tomato sauce was acidic, and tasted like it was from a jar. The halibut was average, but my husband's hanger steak was good. The chocolate tart wtih caramel ice cream lacked any punch. The best part of the meal was the passionfruit mojitos, and excellent service. Luckily we had a gift card which covered most of the cost, so it wasn't a total loss. Definitely not worth the price. Would go back for drinks, but skip the meal.
Pros: Ambiance, View, Service
Cons: Food, Little Variety, Portions, Value
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