F: Is for the yearning of far away places

We live in a world of steel and concrete. A sparse splattering of grass with an occasional tree peaking out is our backyard. Though international we seek our travels inside our restaurants and clubs. Chic and expensive symbolize affluence. Do not misunderstand me I love New York but I long for dusky roses and damask oranges, shimmering in gold and the rich purple hues of far away. Names like Marrakesh and Mozambique call to me and when Justin the owner of Social Life Magazine invited me to Azza my passion for this was assuaged. Located at 137 East 55th between 3rd and lex Azza is a designers piece de resistance. As I entered I walked down a heavily woodened corridor with lush tapestry and jeweled encrusted intricate lighting fixtures. Down the stairs I descended until I reached the inner chamber. A pool and gaming table greeted me and I half expected men in turbans and a sweet scented swirl of smoke to assault me. It didn't!


Into the next room I roamed through overstuffed seating arrangements tastefully arranged. Secluded chambers,a wooden dance floor and spacious bar filled the spacious abode. The music was a fusion of Mid-Eastern and what is popular today, a perfect blending of old and new. It was Devorah's birthday. She is the editor of Social Life. Not only does this girl have a brain but she is beautiful inside and out. The drinks on the menu include: Azzamore, Mint Tease, Maroki, Harem’s Passion, and Medinha. These cocktails are all wonderfully exotic and will run you $14 wine is $12/$14 and their wine list is impressive with bottles ranging from $48-$900 for Pauillac, Château Lynch-Bages, Bordeaux, France 2001. They were serving appetizers at the bar which included: Marinated olives and spiced almonds, Hummus with grilled pita, Savory cigars and more. These range from $5-$9 and are delicious.
Though I did not have a chance to check out the restaurant portion I did check out it's menu and it is pricey but sounds delectable. I did however get a chance to glance at it's decor and it is gorgeous, plush, elegant and worth a celebration meal. Here are a few of the items: 16 oz feather bone steak, pommes puree, spinach, lemon $36/ Free range NY duck breast, confit leg, organic shelling beans, pureed basil $28/ Pan seared wild stripped bass, Bouchot mussels, spring onion $29/ Couscous royal:lamb, chicken, merguez $34. I mention the last one as they have a pre-fixed meal from 6-7 for $25 which includes appetizer of choice, Couscous Royal and a glass of wine. They also have a happy hour 5:30-8:30 with $5 wines, $4 beers and $7 for their specialty cocktails. So if you are hearing the far away yearning for Morocco and all it has to offer I suggest you check out Azza and that's a F.A.C.T