Dishola: Reviews by the Dish

This quite possibly may be the best chicken Piccata you'll ever eat. A friend kept urging me to try it - it is a "lunch special" at 34th Street Cafe every Thursday (but get there before 2 pm, because it is so popular, the restaurant usually runs out). I finally made it to this cozy neighborhood eatery last Thursday - and am glad I made the effort.
What makes the dish so special? First, the chicken breast is cooked to perfection - it has a light, crunchy, outer breading, yet is still moist and tender inside. The chef is generous with the lemon, white wine and butter sauce which is so good, you'll be tempted to inhale it. Tangy capers and bits of Parmesan cheese adorn the top of the breast, which sits upon a mound of mashed potatoes. (Note: I downed these spuds in one sitting...could it have been the butter or cheese...or both?)
Finally, a medley of veggies round out this plate. They are sauteed in olive oil, and I suspect they also benefit from a splash of lemon.
If you're a chicken piccata fan, carve out some time on your calendar on a Thursday and head to 34th Street Cafe - you won't be disappointed!