Olma Caviar Boutique & Lounge recently opened on The Upper West side and is an extension of the very successful boutique & bar in the food hall of The iconic Plaza Hotel. A much larger space than the Plaza here guests can sip champagne and dine at the bar or can recline on royal blue banquettes.
The Visionaries behind Olma and the idea that Caviar should be made accessible to everyone, and not to a select few are hospitality veterans Edward Eliachov and his partner Igor Eliachov who is president of Olma Food (www.olmafood.com), a manufacturer and wholesale distributor of the finest caviars since 2001.
The concept is that caviar should be available for purchase in single servings or platters and not in the usual per ounce way. At Olma a $5 dollar tasting is possible with a blini topped with Salmon Roe Caviar. To splurge a bit a single serving of Beluga is available for a reasonable $32.
Our tasting included The Caviar platter, which is highly recommended and included a tasting of Salmon Red, Paddlefish black, Hackleback, White Sturgeon and Russian Osetra Karat and Beluga. Arranged in price starting lowest on the left and ending in the top of the line Beluga on the right.
In addition Olma carries plenty of other dining options like salads will grilled chicken, mango duck or prosciutto, varies paninis like arctic char, salmon lox, and foie gras and more….
To complement the Caviar and other delicacies a cocktail menu is emphasized using only top shelf premium brands. Popular cocktails include the Moscow Mule, Rye Manhattan, Basil Martini, and the Uptown. In addition there is an extensive red and white wine list and a Champagne menu featuring Dom Perignon, Krug, Veuve Cliquot, Cristal, and Ace of Spades. Non- alcoholic options include a complete Italian Espresso bar and and a selection of fine green, white, and black teas.
Olma Caviar Boutique & Lounge 420 Amsterdam Avenue at 80th St. (212)390-0708
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