NoMad Bar Library

I had a minor issue scheduling an evening at NoMad Bar in late 2019 - long story short, the management offered us a reservation with a few drinks and small bites on the house to apologize for the snafu. Leah and I gladly took them up on their offer and ended up being seated in the beautiful Library, which we had never been in before. 

NoMad Bar

1170 Broadway, New York, NY

thenomadhotel.com/new-york/dining/spaces/the-nomad-bar

It was the day after Christmas, so the space was still festively decorated. Everything looked beautiful, and we felt very warm and relaxed. 

Coq-Tail No. 5

Elyx Vodka, Pumpkin Spice, Lemon, Ginger

NoMad Bar has served this fun two-person cocktail for a while, though this particular variation incorporated fall and winter flavors, and sported more cute holiday decorations.

 

Carrot

Tartare with Quail Egg, Sunflower Seeds, & Rye Crisps

I've written many times about this delicious dish, which is pound-for-pound the best on the entire menu. We get it on every visit. 

Charcuterie

Variations with Pickled Vegetables, Olive Jam, & Swiss Cheeses

A slightly awkward situation - our invitation said "drinks and snacks with our compliments". However when we arrived nobody actually spoke to us about what that would entail, so we just ordered what we wanted. Then on top of what we ordered, a few free items came out, like this charcuterie platter. It's not that it wasn't appreciated, but I wish somebody had just been direct with us and said they were going to send a couple things out on the house. In the end it added up to too much food and we ended up spending more money than necessary. Oh well, not the worst problem to have. 

As for the charcuterie itself, everything was great. We had ordered this dish once a long time ago and were disappointed by the portion size - this version felt more substantial. 

Fried Chicken

Chili-Lime Yogurt

This dish has been on the menu for a long time and we always passed over it. I'm glad we finally ordered it though, as the portion size was very substantial and the taste was fantastic. 

NoMad Hot Dog

Bacon-Wrapped with Black Truffle & Celery

Another item we almost always order - we love hot dogs and this fancy version is always a hit with us. 

French Fries

Herbs, Ketchup, Lemon & Pommery Mayo

NoMad Bar's fries are another great menu value. Crisp, delicious, and very substantial. 

Ice Cream Sandwich

One of the newer additions to NoMad Bar's dessert menu is a trio of ice cream sandwiches. Their desserts have always been pretty weak, so we were really happy that this item was absolutely amazing. This wasn't one of the regular flavors, but rather a seasonal version with, if memory serves, maple. 

Milk & Honey

Shortbread, Honey Brittle, Milk Ice Cream

NoMad Restaurant's trademark dessert, which is wonderfully light and delicate. This was another complimentary dish, which we were more than happy to receive.