Toro NYC
Located over on the far West Side sits Toro, one of last years biggest openings in the Meatpacking District. Of course this is a bit of a scene but actually not as over the top as I thought it would be. The inside is actually gorgeous; long threads of ivy line the walls, big windows overlook the Hudson River. It's definitely big and brash but it's also kind of fun. The three of us got a table right up front and just started ordering as plates zipped on and off our table all night. We began with a variety of Pinchos like these Medjool dates filled with marcona almonds, blue cheese and wrapped in jamon serrano. Unfortunately these weren't that good. The ham and cheese was incredibly thin, not providing the balance required for the sweet date. Add the drizzle of honey on top and it was sugar overload. This being our first dish I was a little bit worried Toro was going to be a total bust but then the Deviled Eggs arr...