What's fun about getting free lunch and cool people together on a film crew is the enlightening gossip that ensues. Who needs Us Magazine when you've got a department that has about 100 years of collective experience and lots of funny celebrity stories? Lately, we've been discussing a certain actor turned politician and his body double's hat, an aging action hero's thespian attempts, and actresses with farmer man hands. It's always fun to find out who's a bitch and who's great to work with. I was surprised and bummed to hear about the antics of a limosine liberal actor/director. Dreamy to the actors, but a real terror to the crew, my admiration for this New Yorker is gone.
However, I'm really digging the veggie shepards pie ($11.50) from Tea and Sympathy. Instead of the usual beef and tomato sauce mixture, this version uses a tasty lentil and carrot stew under rich buttery mashed potatoes. This dish is a rib sticker. It also comes with a nice side of peas that aren't mushy at all. For dessert I've had their sticky toffee pudding and it's nice because they serve it with a hot custard on the side. Pictured above is the teacle cake ($6). I understand that treacle is a type of molasses, but it sure looks light, doesn't it? It tastes light as well. I think the Brits call corn syrup, golden syrup. Don't quote me on all of this, the point is these syrups are related. Anyway, I find their prices a bit much, but since I'm not paying for it, I don't care. And their delivery guys are often quite attractive!
Tea & Sympathy
108-110 Greenwich Ave.
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