New York: Landmarc

A trip down to visit the home office and fit in a couple business lunches, among other things... Had lunch (9/14) with an editor from Harlequin at Landmarc: 179 West Broadway.

It had been a beastly hot day so I wanted something light and refreshing. Instead of a heavy meal, I chose the salmon carpaccio appetizer and a large-sized endive salad with blue cheese, walnuts, and sherry vinaigrette. I discovered I had ordered exactly what I needed. The carpaccio was cool and slightly lemony; the salad had a nice contrasting robust flavor. My lunch-date, who had the endive salad as well, started with the chilled tomato soup that was on special that day and declared it excellent. We ate in the cafe portion of the restaurant (there's also an upstairs) and enjoyed the open and airy decor.