I know what some of you may be thinking, "did she have to go there?!" Yes. I did. Come on people...loosen up and just go with it. Anywho...
Wanting to re-visit Winegasm for a while now, I was incentivized by a Scoutmob deal for $10 off. For those of you who haven't yet downloaded this nifty little mobile app, I urge you to go right ahead, as it'll change your life and bring you tons of advantageous savings.
Mackenzi and I headed over to this wino haven last weekend for some casual snacks and wine, both of which were delicious, the vibe being fabulously chill. We also really found ourselves enjoying the mild temperature that we soaked up from dining al fresco.
Snacks:
Since neither one of us was particularly hungry, we went for a few sharable snacks, which I'll go into now. The portions were quite generous, and I'd highly recommend getting them if wanting to go halfsies with a buddy. We even had some leftovers, which was encouraging.
Muhammara Dip - While I've had this before with Dan, it didn't stand out to me as much as this time around. A somewhat creamy but still a little bit chunky dip, it was made up of red peppers (hence its brick orange color) as well as earthy walnuts that gave it a little bite. Paired with nicely toasted pita bread, the dip was super spreadable and somehow hearty enough like hummus. I think it'd also go well with protein such as tofu or chicken.
Wild Mushroom Crostini - Although it sounds like a super simple dish, it was actually quite complex and really outstanding. Its excellence really stemmed from a delicious base, which was a thin piece of perfectly toasted bread that was slightly chewy on the inside. The topping was brilliant as well, consisting of delicate little pieces of wild mushrooms and curly ringlets of asparagus, which were all melded by a sea of gooey fontina cheese. A piece-de-resistance was the sprinkling of truffle oil on top that really made all these flavors sing.
Service and Cost:
It's interesting that my previous dining experiences have been somewhat mixed, and we haven't always received great service. Tonight, that was totally set right, as our server was just awesome, pacing everything out perfectly and having a sense of humor at the same time. He was also really gracious about us using the Scoutmob coupon, which I sometimes get a little flack for, even though it's totally legit.
Costs are fair, with the above-mentioned apps setting us back $7 and $6 respectively. We also each had a glass or two of wine, so with all of that, the discount came in really handy.
3 Mmmms
Winegasm - 31-86 37th Street, Astoria NY 11103
718.932.3331
N/Q Train to Broadway
