CLOSED: Dessert at The Village Tart
- Restaurant: Village Tart
- Cuisine: desserts, savory small plates
- Atmosphere: charming, Parisian bistro-chic, intimate
- Attire: trendy, smart-casual, dress to impress
- Ideal for: desserts, people watching, trendy, bar scene
- Price: inexpensive, all menu items under $20
- Phone: 212-226-4980
- Location: 86 Kenmare St. (at Mulberry St.)
- Website: www.villagetart.com
- Directions: www.hopstop.com/?city=newyork
"Are you in the mood for dessert?" Moira asked. "Because Pichet Ong's 'Village Tart' is right around the block (from Mexican Radio)." Upon hearing the name, "Pichet Ong," all I could envision were his bacon-chocolate-cupcakes that I nearly made love to at Saveur's holiday party. "Hell ya I'm in the mood for dessert! Let's go, Moira!"
Located next-door to Kenmare, the Village Tart shares the same charming aesthetics, reminiscent of a Parisian brasserie. When Moira and I arrived, we were warmly greeted by Pichet, who proudly told us about his philosophy behind the menu.
Moira and I split an ample slice of the carrot cake that was enveloped with a ridiculous amount of dulce-de-leche frosting. Pichet insisted that we sip on a "wine cooler," which was quite delightful and 180-degrees different from what I was envisioning (Bartles & Jaymes' Pina Colada, anyone?). I cannot wait to return to Village Tart to sample a wider variety of menu items and linger for an extended amount of time.
