Cosme--Manhattan

212.913.9659

Evidently this is one of the best restaurants in the world.  I learned that at the time of dining, so didn't come in with that expectation.  Considering  we were a large party, it's tough to say.  It was delicious no doubt but to be honest I'm not sure what we had, as it was family style service, but everything seemed to be spot on so I won't get to into specifics.  There were some great mexican Pizza style salads. Nice shrimp.  Hot sauce.  What do you want from me, it's not like this is a food blog.

Truth be told, my only interest in this post is a testament to my fuzzy memory.  Being a somewhat industry dinner, with several bartenders present, everyone dove into their specialty cocktail menu.  Everyone, that is, but me.  I'm a margarita guy, and at a restaurant of this caliber, spare me your gold rush margarita or your hibiscus margarita or your truffle margarita.  A margarita is Lime, Tequila, and Cointreau.  And that's what I rolled with, much to the cat calls and teasing of my fellow diners.

I enjoyed slurping down my drink (and at this place we ordered a freshy upon delivery--yes it took that long) and watching each of my compatriots jump onto my bandwagon one by one until we were all drinking the only version worth drinking--the orignal.  So what's my point?  I'm a genius and a trendsetter and clearly smarter than everyone else.

Good place.  Good Margarita.  Good food.  Best in the world?  Who am I to say?