THE STANTON SOCIAL, NYC Day 1

We love small plates. With a late dinner scheduled, The Stanton Social on the lower east side seemed like the perfect fit to fill the time and keep our appetites in check. It was tough to limit ourselves to just 3 plates, but the prospects of Babbo in the evening and the opportunity to return another night kept us from overindulging.

FIG AND BLUE CHEESE CROSTINI
Truffled honey and watercress

Although we both are not traditionally fans of figs, the combination of figs, blue cheese, honey, and truffle was fantastic – had these been an item on the menu we probably would have ordered more.

MAINE CRABCAKE ‘CORN DOGS’
Roasted corn mayo

They might look like simple corndogs, but one bite lets loose the crabcake inside. Rather than the typical crispness, the crab is surrounded by the buttery corndog batter and dipped (like a corndog) in a zesty sauce. It’s definitely a fun dish.

FRENCH ONION SOUP DUMPLINGS


This plate doesn’t quite qualify as a “small plate” in my opinion, given that each of the 6 dumplings feels like it holds the weight of an entire bowl of thick French onion soup!

‘KOBE PHILLY’
Caramelized Vidalia Onions & Truffled Goat Cheese Fondue

This mini “philly cheesesteak” style sandwich was the star of the afternoon. As with so many of our choices recently, the taste of truffle infused in the cheese finished off each bite. Between the soft roll, tender, flavorful meat, and the sweetness of the onions, this small plate had us wishing for a full-sized portion.