Josh Huntington
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Liquid Assets is a stylish wine bar and upscale American restaurant located in the 94th Street Plaza. It's open Sunday through Thursday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, and until 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.
It was my friend's turn to choose a dinner spot, so when she suggested Liquid Assets, I was pretty excited. It had been on my list for a while, and I'd heard nothing but stellar reviews.
For appetizers, we ordered the Kung Pao Calamari and Crispy Korean Ribs. The calamari is served with carrots, fennel, jalapeño, radish, and lime, all arranged on a sweet and spicy sauce. It was unique and fried to perfection! The ribs were tender, beautifully seasoned, and easily some of the best I've had anywhere.
For the main course, we chose the pan-seared jumbo shrimp risotto, 10 oz Angus bistro steak, and Angus short rib French onion pot pie. The shrimp were perfectly seared, plump, and full of flavor, and the risotto was rich, creamy, and decadent. The steak was cooked to temperature, but it was a touch on the dry side. However, the pot pie more than made up for it, with melt-in-your-mouth short ribs, fresh vegetables, a flaky crust, and a rich, savory broth that brought everything together.
Ultimately, the food was truly exceptional, and I'm happy to say the service matched it. The entire staff was warm and welcoming, and our server, Ben, was personable, professional, and impressively attentive throughout the evening.