Delicatessen with the Conde Crew

A long weekend calls for a long indulgent brunch with friends.  The Conde Crew got a group together to check out Delicatessen in Nolita.  

The moment we walked in, we were greeted by the comforting aroma of fried food and truffles.  So by the time we sat down, we were all craving whatever item on the menu including truffles!  Turns out there were a few to choose from, including their special parmesan fries.  In the end, the table was filled with yummy goodness ranging from burgers to chili to one of their signatures mac 'n cheese dishes.

spinach artichoke dip (with truffles) for the table to share

(piping hot and sinfully good)

salmon burger

(tasty, though the cheese became overpowering after the first few bites)

margarita mac n' cheese

(the waitress explained it perfectly: pizza meets macaroni and cheese; it is indeed as good as that meeting sounds like it would be)

"award-winning" chicken sandwich with parmesan fries

(delicious, but not quite sure what made it unique enough to win an award; wouldn't crave it above any other chicken sandwich we've had)

Overall, the vibe at Delicatessen is very hip and inviting.  It's the type of place where you feel like you might turn around and see a celebrity.  And the cuisine is fun if you're in the mood for comfort food.  But if you order a dish that involves cheese, know that they tend to be quite generous with it and be prepared to suddenly feel the need for a nap to recover afterward.  :)