July 4, 2010 9:37 am
We hope everyone is celebrating this long weekend with sunny socializing, outdoor grilling and, of course, lots of refreshing cocktails. Our patriotic pick this year? The Watermelon Fizz, courtesy of Haru.
And since watermelon is one of the quintessential American barbecue must-haves, we love the idea of using to to make a fresh and fruity cocktail. Muddled with a hint of cilantro, Inocente Tequila and topped off with fresh lime juice and seltzer, this is a perfect crowd-pleasing summer drink you can mix up by the pitcher. Tip: Watermelon is naturally low in sugar, so this is a guilt-free cocktail you can feel good about drinking. Bottoms up!
Haru
220 Park Avenue South
New York, NY
646.428.0989
Photo credit: Haru Restaurant
— Written by Lisa Curry
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Tags : Haru, Watermelon, Fizz, Cilantro, Tequila, Lime, Lisa Curry
June 16, 2010 1:56 pm
I hopped on the sushi-crazed band wagon a bit later than most foodies, but by this point I've become accustomed to the typical California rolls, spicy tuna rolls or a soft shell crab roll whenever I'm in a risk-taking mood.
I guess I was tired of settling for sub-par sushi, so I decided to enter Haru for my first date with its new Red Hot Mama. She may seem intimidating at first, dished out perfectly before your eyes, but she definitely knows how to satisfy an appetite.
Upon taking my very first bite (after a bit of a struggle with my chopsticks, of course), I was actually relieved to find that the roll was not completely true to its name. Rather than starting a red hot fire in my mouth (clearly, I don't do well with hot sauce), the roll ignites the palate with an array of bold flavors. The Red Hot Mama sushi roll includes seasonal craw fish, mango, cilantro and is topped with yuzu tobiko and a Japanese remoulade. The combination of fruity sweetness, fresh fish and cilantro made for an innovative dish and a sophisticated combination of flavors. I usually am not a fan of flying fish roe as a topping to my sushi, but the yuzu tobiko gave the dish a smoky taste with some crunch, not to mention a beautiful Hot Mama reddish-orange color.
Tip: If one roll doesn't satisfy your sushi cravings, Haru's Strawberry Fin Roll gives Ms. Hot Mama a run for its money. Made with spicy yellow tail tuna rolled up with jalapeño peppers, mango, scallops, wasabi, Tabasco sauce and fresh strawberries, this roll delivers a sweet and spicy kick you won't forget.
Word on the street is that Red Hot Mama is still on the market for all you hungry New Yorkers.
Haru
220 Park Avenue South
New York, NY
10003-1514
Photo credit: www.regancomm.com
— Written by Joanna Weinstein
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Tags : Haru, Red Hot Mama Sushi Roll, sushi, summer, behind the burner, Joanna Weinstein, Japanese cuisine, fish
June 1, 2010 9:58 am
Is it just us, or were sushi and cocktails made to go together? Get your fill of both at Haru, where they're serving up summery specialties like lobster mango ceviche and chilled calamari miso salad. Our drink of the day will be the perfect compliment to either of these: the Peach Fuzz Cocktail.
Made with clementine-infused vodka, fresh peach purée, freshly squeezed orange juice and a dash of ginger liqueur, this sweet and citrusy cocktail will be the perfect match to any of the spicy rolls Haru has to offer (try the Kiss of Fire Roll if you're feeling particularly bold: white tuna, salmon, jalapeño peppers, fresh wasabi root and spicy tuna tempura). Tip: Swing by to try one (or two) of these during happy hour, when they're mixing up these summer sippers for just $7.
Photo credit: Haru Restaurant
— Written by Lisa Curry
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Tags : Haru, Sushi, Lisa Curry, Peach Fuzz, Cocktail, Sushi
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