Mofongo @ Coppelia (207 W. 14th St., 212.858.5001) I capped off Sunday’s carb binge* with a heaping helping of Coppelia’s mofongo. Not since last year’s trip to Puerto Rico have I tasted such savory fried-plantain goodness. I’m typically weary of mofongo with seafood as I prefer the traditional version with chicharron, but Chef Medina’s spin on the dish with rum-glazed shrimp (and what I guessed to be mint) helped balance the intense garlic flavor and gave it just a subtle kick. All in all, it was worth a trip to the west side, which, if you know anything about me, speaks volumes of Coppelia. *Among the slew dishes we ordered was a sweet corn empanada. We ate it before I had an opportunity to photograph it, but it’s highly recommended.

Mofongo @ Coppelia (207 W. 14th St., 212.858.5001)


I capped off Sunday’s carb binge* with a heaping helping of Coppelia’s mofongo. Not since last year’s trip to Puerto Rico have I tasted such savory fried-plantain goodness. I’m typically weary of mofongo with seafood as I prefer the traditional version with chicharron, but Chef Medina’s spin on the dish with rum-glazed shrimp (and what I guessed to be mint) helped balance the intense garlic flavor and gave it just a subtle kick. All in all, it was worth a trip to the west side, which, if you know anything about me, speaks volumes of Coppelia.

*Among the slew dishes we ordered was a sweet corn empanada. We ate it before I had an opportunity to photograph it, but it’s highly recommended.