Husk Meringue corn mousse

Cosme had so much buzz prior to opening, it was almost palpable (and annoying). Everyone wanted to eat there the second they opened, myself included. We all needed to just chill out about the whole thing.

I wouldn’t dare belittle the menu by calling it Mexican fusion. Fusion is the Papyrus font of the culinary world.

Instead, I’ll mimic Cosme’s use of Contemporary Mexican Inspired. Much more sophisticated sounding.

Getting a reservation here wasn’t so hard, as long as I didn’t mind knowing 2 months in advance that I’ll be craving contemporary Mexican inspired foodstuffs. Sure, I’ll take that gamble.

Luckily, I was!

I was thankful they took ressies so far in advance, because I’m a SuperPlanner (TM) and happy to go apeshit on the OpenTable website (which Cosme is NOT a part of) if it means I can eventually, one day in the far off future, eat somewhere nifty.

Here are some facts. Cosme is gorgeous and spacious. Cosme is expensive. Cosme is delicious.

Definitely best saved for a special occasion rather than a happy hour taco stop. Granted, they have tacos. But they’re duck and will set you back $49 bucks. If not prepared, that hour will not be so happy.

I come from LA, where sashimi is king and find myself often disappointed with NYC’s raw fish options (fluke is everywhere and I’m not a fan of it’s chewy consistency) but Cosme’s Hamachi with lime and jalapenos was a much needed breath of fish-scented air.

The margaritas were SO good, you must order one upon arrival. Immediately. Like, when they ask you if you want sparkling or still water, you need to shriek “MARGARITAS!”

Just imagine you’re comic book Cathy and you’re bemoaning bathing suit season.

The duck carnitas were wonderfully flavorful, not too fatty and plenty of delicious sauces to stuff inside your lil tacos.

Cosme’s most famous dish, splashed across social media, is the Husk Meringue with Corn Mousse. Not to jump on the bandwagon here, but I loved everything about this dish. The crispy meringue shell paired nicely with the creamy custard-like mousse hiding inside. I felt like a polar bear smashing an igloo to get to the tasty penguins.

The corn flavor is really subtle, in case that scares you. And if it does, you need to relax. It’s just corn, freak.

35 E 21st St
New York, NY 10010
b/t Broadway & 5th Ave
Flatiron
(212) 913-9659
cosmenyc.com

ALL PHOTOS TAKEN WITH AN iPHONE (except for the obviously stolen pic)

Sliced Raw Hamachi fermented jalapeños, black limes – $19

Duck Carnitas white onions, radishes, salsa verde (to share) – $49

Duck Carnitas