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😍 5/5 - Contento is everything I love rolled into one: Peruvian
By 👻 @Molly T., 02/22/2022 3:00 am
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Contento is everything I love rolled into one: Peruvian food, a long but affordable wine list, a 90s-centric hip hop/rap backdrop (the music is killer), a true neighborhood spot and a business with an admirable mission. If any of those things (or a combination) appeal to you, you'll probably love Contento as much as I do. While it's pretty remarkable (read: unfortunate) that Contento's commitment to accessibility is novel in 2022, it's still cool to see in action. Table heights that are more accommodating to folks in wheelchairs should not be groundbreaking , though I thought the design of bar seating at two different heights was really thoughtful and impressive. Overall, the vibe here is so warm and welcoming that you will find yourself lingering at the end of your meal, prolonging your time in this magical little space. We dined at Contento on Valentine's Day, a wonderfully cozy experience. The space is a lot smaller than I imagined (there's outdoor seating as well, which I didn't get a good look at), which I'm sure is partly why it's so hard to get a reservation. Upon walking in, you will immediately be greeted by some extremely down to earth staff and some of the best music you'll hear at a restaurant (not only do Salt-N-Pepa grace the salt and pepper shakers here but they also make an appearance on the playlist). Contento is a wine more than a cocktail destination, but we had to sample some of each. I first tried the Ellington (gin, dolin vermouth, lillet blancorange bitters, fresh citrus), which is Contento's take on a white negroni. My second cocktail was the Spruce to Meet You (bourbon, fig-infused aperol, sauternes), which was a very rustic and delicious old fashioned variation. My fiancé got the Perusado (pisco, cherry, pineapple, lemon) -- one must order a pisco cocktail at a Peruvian restaurant -- and the Lime and Coconut (light rum, mahina coco, maraschino liqueur, pressed coconut, fresh lime). We were impressed by all mixology here, but we each had to order a glass of wine with our last course, just to round out the experience (for research!). Our glasses were delicious, but next time we'll likely go for one of their "Wines of Impact" (Contento's by the bottle list mainly features bottles under $60 -- a rarity in Manhattan -- and features many bottles made by women, BIPOC, and indigenous folks). Food-wise, it seems that it's nearly impossible to go wrong here. Everything we tried was fantastic at the very least, mind blowing at the very best. There are few things better than perfectly executed octopus and fresh ceviche -- both stunners here. Portion sizes are fairly small and conducive to sharing. We ended up ordering one more dish than we had planned and it was just the right about of food. That said, we ordered many of the lighter dishes on the menu, so do keep that in mind. Eats, below:Deviled Eggs w/ with aji amarillo: A+My fiancé said deviled eggs are boring and was very against ordering these but once they arrived he quite literally ate his words. These were delightfully umami and actually quite decadent.Salmon Tiradito w/ avocado and aji amarillo: AFresh fish paired beautifully with the sweet-and-spicy aji amarillo. Served with plantain chips as yummy crunch vessels for the cured and creamy goodness.Octopus w/ black chimichurri & chilled cauliflower gazpacho: A+This octopus is a thing to behold. Cooked perfectly (often the hardest part), and the flavor combo of the chimichurri and cauliflower showed quite impressive technique and it complemented the octopus beautifully. Caramelized Badger Flame Beets w/ shaved goat cheese, sunflower seeds, buttermilk dressing: AThe only true veggie dish on the menu and it is not to be overlooked. Beets and goat cheese are a timeless combination and it never ceases to satisfy. Shaved hard goat cheese as opposed to crumbled soft goat cheese was an elegant touch. Ceviche Clasico w/ red snapper: A+This! This is possibly the best ceviche clasico I've ever had. It was so fresh, bursting with flavor, zingy and citrusy and bright. Duck and Rice: AOne of the smaller mains, this dish does a lot right without covering much surface area. The duck was perhaps a tiny bit overcooked, but still delicious. The rice was the surprise for me, as I will rarely voluntarily eat rice (while it's my fiancé's carb of choice) but this was just delicious. Seasoned perfectly with just the right amount of crisp.
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