Shelling out: The snail and bone marrow at The Husky on Freret Street, New Orleans
Review: Husky
By Gia Martinez
Freret Street has matured into a full-blown entertainment district. Whether you’ve worked up an appetite after a day spent on Magazine Street or walking the Uptown neighborhoods, or you just want a reason to dress up and have a nice dinner, there are plenty of choices these days.
Husky is brought to you by the same team that created Pigeon & Whale, an upscale seafood restaurant also on Freret Street, known for its nautical-themed interior and tasty seafood dishes. Owner John Michael Rowland has done it again with his partner and wife Winnie Rubin, the creative force behind both establishments' photoshoot-ready interior design.
Husky’s aesthetic is described by Rowland as a “Gatsby winter lodge”. Immediately on entering, you’re transported to an upscale cabin-like ambiance. There’s an undeniable attention to detail, from the wooden-paneled walls to the deer antler chandeliers, to the salt and pepper dishes - a brass dog balancing a shoulder yoke. The bar has dim, recessed lighting on the shelves, displaying their extensive liquor selection beautifully. It’s an impressive establishment.
We started with a couple of appetizers. The first being the daily ‘crudo’, a raw fish dish that changes depending on the daily catch. This evening we were presented with a Yellowfin Crudo. It was bright and citrusy - the perfect starter for a steak dinner. It was served with a cucumber and celery root vinaigrette, topped with thinly sliced Granny Smith apple, microgreens, arugula and a drizzle of crushed pistachio.
For our second course, we went for the indulgent-sounding roasted bone marrow and escargot appetizer. This dish alone was a solid reason to come back. It came with an arugula side salad with vinaigrette and focaccia, and the bone marrow was roasted to perfection, encompassing the sweet, rich and creamy consistency of a good bone marrow dish. It was topped with escargot - land snails which are known for their earthy and buttery taste, making this pairing a heavenly choice.
Next, of the three pasta options- a pork cheek cannelloni, shrimp radiatori and the rigatoni a la vodka - we chose to share the rigatoni. It was everything our server described; rustic, creamy and well balanced. The dishes all came in hearty and filling portion sizes.
Lastly, we opted for the 14 ounce Ribeye. Our steak was cooked to a perfect medium-rare and topped with a bundle of rosemary and sage, which added an aromatic touch to the dish. This ribeye had my mouth watering based purely on its presentation, and to my heart's desire, it was delivered with an enhanced herby flavor profile (my favorite part of a good steak!).
Service was formal and polished, and our courses were perfectly timed. Our server was incredibly knowledgeable about each dish on the menu and the presentation across the board was consistent. Artfully-presented dishes and an inviting, upscale, rustic aesthetic? Your next search for a date night option has a very strong contender.
Visit the The Husky's website - click here
By Gia Martinez
Freret Street has matured into a full-blown entertainment district. Whether you’ve worked up an appetite after a day spent on Magazine Street or walking the Uptown neighborhoods, or you just want a reason to dress up and have a nice dinner, there are plenty of choices these days.
Husky is brought to you by the same team that created Pigeon & Whale, an upscale seafood restaurant also on Freret Street, known for its nautical-themed interior and tasty seafood dishes. Owner John Michael Rowland has done it again with his partner and wife Winnie Rubin, the creative force behind both establishments' photoshoot-ready interior design.
Husky’s aesthetic is described by Rowland as a “Gatsby winter lodge”. Immediately on entering, you’re transported to an upscale cabin-like ambiance. There’s an undeniable attention to detail, from the wooden-paneled walls to the deer antler chandeliers, to the salt and pepper dishes - a brass dog balancing a shoulder yoke. The bar has dim, recessed lighting on the shelves, displaying their extensive liquor selection beautifully. It’s an impressive establishment.
We started with a couple of appetizers. The first being the daily ‘crudo’, a raw fish dish that changes depending on the daily catch. This evening we were presented with a Yellowfin Crudo. It was bright and citrusy - the perfect starter for a steak dinner. It was served with a cucumber and celery root vinaigrette, topped with thinly sliced Granny Smith apple, microgreens, arugula and a drizzle of crushed pistachio.
For our second course, we went for the indulgent-sounding roasted bone marrow and escargot appetizer. This dish alone was a solid reason to come back. It came with an arugula side salad with vinaigrette and focaccia, and the bone marrow was roasted to perfection, encompassing the sweet, rich and creamy consistency of a good bone marrow dish. It was topped with escargot - land snails which are known for their earthy and buttery taste, making this pairing a heavenly choice.
Next, of the three pasta options- a pork cheek cannelloni, shrimp radiatori and the rigatoni a la vodka - we chose to share the rigatoni. It was everything our server described; rustic, creamy and well balanced. The dishes all came in hearty and filling portion sizes.
Lastly, we opted for the 14 ounce Ribeye. Our steak was cooked to a perfect medium-rare and topped with a bundle of rosemary and sage, which added an aromatic touch to the dish. This ribeye had my mouth watering based purely on its presentation, and to my heart's desire, it was delivered with an enhanced herby flavor profile (my favorite part of a good steak!).
Service was formal and polished, and our courses were perfectly timed. Our server was incredibly knowledgeable about each dish on the menu and the presentation across the board was consistent. Artfully-presented dishes and an inviting, upscale, rustic aesthetic? Your next search for a date night option has a very strong contender.
Visit the The Husky's website - click here
