Malecon
764 Amsterdam
Avenue
We went with
Heidi and Bernie to Malecon, a Caribbean restaurant on the UWS that bills
itself as “El Rey del Pollo” or “King of the Roast Chicken.” How right they are! In the window, there was a rotisserie with chicken
in varying degrees of preparation. Inside, on the left, a long line of people were
waiting for take-out orders. On the right,
wooden tables were filled with families and couples with their dishes overflowing
with food and colorful drinks with umbrellas. This Caribbean enclave looked
like fun! The oversized menu offered daily
specials and listed over 100 items
Malecon knows
its audience and knows that fancy is not their style. Malecon’s goal is to serve tasty,
well-prepared Caribbean food and have its patrons feel comfortable. Where else
could a beautiful salad be served with packets of dressing on the side! Heidi and I each ordered the half chicken which
was scrumptious. All the seasoning
exploded together on the bird and each bite was wonderful. Yet, it was served on a plate that was a size
too small so that the chicken required the hands of a surgeon to ensure that it
did not fall off the plate. A side of
steamed vegetables accompanied the meal.
Ed ordered the grilled branzino and a side of crispy fried plantains
which more than satisfied his palate.
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