December 27th, 2007
Casual Caribbean fare in a relaxed environment made Ideya a great place for the birthday celebration I dined there for. Be careful of the addictive, overflowing baskets of crispy plantain chips with salsa which could ruin your appetite. Save room for a grilled zucchini and eggplant terrine with chickpeas and goat cheese, fresh and clean with a tomatillo-avocado salsa adding a hint of spice. Other notable contenders included a pecan duck breast with banana-lentil salad and a red wine sauce as well as grilled shrimp with cilantro pesto. Skip the Croquetas de pollo with sweet potato and goat cheese. I shared this with a friend and we agreed that the flavors were indistinguishable, tasting more like creamy fried chicken than anything else. Though not all perfect, I applaud the inventive menu which fuses borrowings from French cuisine into island dishes. Ideya is certainly worth a visit if you’re in the Soho area and seeking an affordable meal.
Ideya: 349 West Broadway Between Broome and Grand
Cuisine: Caribbean
Entree Price: $17-$23
Food: Good
Service: Very Good
Value: Very Good
You Gonna Finish That? Meh, you can taste the side.
Word to the Wise: If you want to save some money on drinks ask for a glass of wine. They served me an entire water glass of Albarino !
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