Humming the Edi & the Wolf tune

A culinary fun-house. A playground of Austrian delights. An unexpected gem on the East side of Avenue C. Everything we ordered while seated in the terrarium-like back room at Edi & the Wolf [named after the dynamic duo behind this establishment (and the upscale uptown Seäsonal Restaurant)] was stand up-fall down delicious.

The Flatbread with pungent blue ricotta, pears, and creme fraiche. The perfectly al-dente little spätzle with wild mushrooms and brussel sprouts. The schnitzel with potato, cucumber and lingonberry jam. The selection of delectably decadent cheeses (the Humboltfog among my favorites).

After dining in the culinary fantasy world that is Edi & the Wolf one might find themselves leaving in such a giddily satiated mood that they might be compelled to skip part of the way home humming "Edi & the Wolf" to the tune of Benny and the Jets. I don't know if that's just me or if it was the Austrian delicacies that I seldom indulge in and the decor that sparked such wonderment, either way I was so tickled by the experience that it did add a little sparkle to my step. And if you're open to the tune you'll leave humming too.

Edi & the Wolf
102 Avenue C at 7th Street