Little Snacks in the Big City

One of the things I’ve always enjoyed about living in New York City is the constant cycle of events and things to do and see. For me, the food related events are always a little more memorable. Recently I signed up to be on a mailing list for the restaurant Fig & Olive. They have sent me a few emails about wine and food tastings, but it always seemed something came up and I was not able to take advantage of the opportunity. Until yesterday, when I decided this time I’m committing to it and I invited a friend to guarantee that I wouldn’t skip the event due to a not-so-good excuse. So we arrived about a half hour after this particular fall menu tasting begin. It was a reasonably sized crowd for the space, but not overwhelming considering the lure of free food can often bring crowds, at this type of event, to a swelling point. So  we found a spot along the long  standing bars that were decorated with miniature rosemary trees. We sampled a few items but one taste in particular left a lasting memory. The chicken liver mousse with chopped sweetened red onion on top. All of this was served in a small jelly jar with lightly toasted bread. Such a rich and delicious treat that will definitely inspire a return visit-no invitation needed.