Sea Biscuit? (not quite right)
Dog biscuits? (sort of...)
Biscuits and gravy! (now we’re talkin')
The biscuit is, well, a big deal. As a city where you can order up pretty much any cuisine (at any time of the day), why hasn’t New York City caught on to the biscuit yet? It seems that an encounter with this delicious Southern treat might as well be catalogued as urban legend in NYC...
That is, until today! I have found a biscuit in NYC that will rival any below the Mason-Dixon line.
Where: The Neptune Room
511 Amsterdam Ave
*take the 1/2/3 train or the C to 86th street; walk south, find the restaurant btw. 85th and 84th
When: Brunch, served Sat. and Sun. 11:30 to 3:00
What to Order: the Country Breakfast
*This includes sunny side up eggs, maple sausage, bacon,Parmesanmesan grits, gravy, and...wait for it...a BUTTERMILK BISCUIT!!!! (Ask for it on the side if you don'’t want it covered in gravy) All for only $14; this also includes a choice of one
complimentary drink (mimosa, bellini, bloody mary)
On top of the tasty biscuit and cheesy grits (also difficult to find on any NYC menu), the rest of the goods get scores high above average diner fare. The Neptune Room also gets high marks for welcoming decor and clean bathrooms.
BUYER BEWARE!
Don't fall for these so-called "biscuits":
1) Pink Teacup = Claiming to bring "the best in Southern cuisine to this side of the Eastern US border", this West Village eatery does not live up to its mission. Canned biscuits? Please! And let me tell you, I never thought you could ruin canned biscuits till I ate here. Definitely a skip.
2) The Barking Dog = A fun spot for brunch, with three different locations.
These guys don'’t even bother trying. The menu lists "biscuits” with many of the brunch dishes (my heart started getting all a twitter with the prospect). Someone should explain to the Barking Dog that the baking term “roll” is NOT synonymous with "biscuit”. Waiter, I think there's a lie in my food...…
*Learn the meaning of Biscuit Eater
