While the heavy and heavily carved dark wood chairs remain, their seats have been reupholstered with a tropical fabric reminiscent of the 1940s. The walls are painted in peach and salmon above the wainscoting, and in shades of green below. Table-tops are covered in a bright and lively shade of lime. It was in this cheerful setting that we encountered our first taste of Blue Moon. On that initial trip, the appetizers were outstanding.
Light scallion pancakes chock-full of smoked duck breast boasted loads of flavor.
Partnered with an improbable-sounding but delightful cherry horseradish dipping sauce, these babies went over the top. With individual parts at their peak, the dish all added up to a marriage of flavors made in the heavens around any old moon you want to say a prayer to. The Blue Moon salad won my heart and stepped crisply onto my list of favorite salads in the city. Fresh arugula is a happy home for pear slices, walnuts, Gorgonzola cheese, and sun-dried cherries all tossed with a tasty raspberry vinaigrette. One could make a meal with the Blue Moon salad and any one of these appetizers.