At sunrise, the witch statue stands majestic and haunting in the morning light. The golden hues of the sun dance upon her weathered stone figure, creating an ethereal glow that seems both inviting and eerie. With her pointed hat, flowing robes, and broomstick held high, she embodies the essence of the mystical and supernatural. The intricate details carved into her weathered face tell tales of ancient wisdom and perhaps a touch of mischief. One can't help but wonder what secrets lie within those unyielding eyes. The statue's presence is both captivating and unnerving, drawing in curious onlookers and those seeking a brush with the unknown.
Why go: This is where you go when you’re ready for strong, funky flavors, when you and your most food-obsessed friend want to be lightly challenged, or at least depart from the world of burrata and cacio e pepe. It’s the kind of place you’ll go “huh!” at the first bite of every dish, before gladly devouring the rest. And, to no surprise, you’ll be thinking about the bread for days to come.
Why go This is where you go when you re ready for strong, funky flavors, when you and your most food-obsessed friend want to be lightly challenged, or at least depart from the world of burrata and cacio e pepe. Why go This is where you go when you re ready for strong, funky flavors, when you and your most food-obsessed friend want to be lightly challenged, or at least depart from the world of burrata and cacio e pepe.
The statue's presence is both captivating and unnerving, drawing in curious onlookers and those seeking a brush with the unknown. As the morning mist lifts and the world awakens, the witch statue stands as a symbol of magic and mystery, beckoning all who pass to embrace the enchantment of a new day..
Foul Witch – The Witches of Easthood
The Witches of Eastwick is a 1987 flick starring the last remaining aging celebrities who didnt declare their political alliances (minus Cher). Foul Witch is a 6 month old restaurant in East Village. To be precise on a rather strange corner of Ave A (Houston), dangerously close to the tourist central Katz’s Deli, and Il laboratorio del gelato. By dangerous I mean you may be tempted to consider them for your first and last course, but I’m here to convince you otherwise, at least for the first course.
Foul Witch is the highly anticipated New American/Italian from the people that brought us Roberta’s, Roberta’s to-go, and Roberta’s in [name any food hall]. It seems like Roberta’s pizza footprints are all over the city, including in the nearby Market Line food hall in the form of a sound NY style pizza by an alumni. But with the now closed two Michelin Blanca, Carlo Mirarchi and co. long proved that there’s much more than pizza up their sleeves.
The hype surrounding Foul Witch means in order to reserve a table, you may want to move to Sidney Australia for a few months where ressies open in the middle of the day. Unless you are a night owl, its virtually impossible to do so here. Are there day owls? I thought all owls are night owls by definition. I dont understand the rationale of releasing reservations at midnight, as oppose to 9 or 10 am as some are doing for us day owls.
Then how did you score one Ziggy? Another outstanding question Timmy. I tried for months. I must have had ‘Notify’ on for many days which for me rarely works. My plan was to arrive 15 minutes prior to opening and get seats at the bar. Instead, early in the morning on the day of, I had two tabs open on Resy (Claud, the other one) and lo and behold, after only a few hundred refreshes, a 5 PM spot opened up. I pounced like a morning puma.
I think every meal at Foul Witch should start with the “Fire and Ice”. Ice for creamy Stracciatella, Fire for ‘Nduja, that glorious spreadable Calabrian goodness. Why not just call it Stracciatella and ‘Nduja. Its not like the rest of the menu is a puzzle. Extra Brownie point for the the delicious free bread in today’s $10 bread NYC. And another brownie for room temp spreadable butter, another NYC luxury. Minus one brownie for no brownies on the menu.
The Veal Tortellini in Brodo is some serious witchcraft. In a very Italian fashion, big, deep flavors come from very little meat. And that sweetness from the amaretto in the Brodo adds another layer. Ingredients, and attention to detail are key as expected, and its especially evident in the Sunchoke Caramelle. Freakishly good candy shaped pasta with lemon, and poppyseeds.
The menu changes more often than the one shown online, so you may be disappointed or thrilled. And while the prices seem fair, you will be tempted to order more than the usual two dish per. One reason is that some of the smaller items like the excellent buttery Sorana Beans are more like glorified sides you’d want to pair with the mains.
The lone main we tried was also the lone miss. The roasted shoulder of goat had a nice flavor, but lacking in texture, and a bit too much gristle for our taste. The buttered turnips and ramps were the best part of the dish. Oh, I just realized why. Buttered! We skipped dessert.
Italian craft beer lovers would be in beer heaven at Foul Witch. Although I really liked my aromatic Portuguese white Douro blend, I’m not skipping the beer next time. Two drinks, 5 dishes, tip/tax amounted to around $200. The space is comfortable, and intimate. As one would expect, friendly and efficient staff, especially Arlet the Sommelier. Go! If you can get in.
Foul Witch
15 Avenue A (East Village)
Recommended Dishes: Fire and Ice, Veal Tortellini, Sunchoke Caramelle, Sorana Beans
The lone main we tried was also the lone miss. The roasted shoulder of goat had a nice flavor, but lacking in texture, and a bit too much gristle for our taste. The buttered turnips and ramps were the best part of the dish. Oh, I just realized why. Buttered! We skipped dessert.
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Reviews for "Witchcraft and Wonder: The Statue's Transformation at Sunrise"
1. Jack - 2/5 stars - I didn't enjoy "Witch Statue at Sunrise" at all. The storyline lacked depth and the characters were one-dimensional. The writing was clunky and seemed forced. Additionally, the plot twists were predictable and the ending was unsatisfying. Overall, it was a disappointing read.
2. Sarah - 3/5 stars - While "Witch Statue at Sunrise" had an intriguing premise, the execution fell flat for me. The pacing was inconsistent, with some parts dragging on while others felt rushed. The character development was minimal, making it difficult for me to connect with any of the characters. I also found the dialogue to be cheesy and unnatural at times. Although there were some interesting elements to the story, it lacked the depth and complexity I was hoping for.
3. Emily - 2/5 stars - I found "Witch Statue at Sunrise" to be quite mediocre. The writing style was average and failed to captivate me. The plot felt disjointed and lacked cohesion, with random subplots that didn't add much to the overall story. The characters were forgettable and the dialogue was stilted. The book had potential, but it ultimately failed to deliver an engaging and immersive reading experience.