Mesa Grill

Kelsey is in town, and we went to Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill. Flay, of course, is the host of Food Network's Boy Meets Grill. He's also the author of several books.

In New York, chefs are as big of celebrities as models or actors. This is my first visit to a 'celebrity chef' restaurant.

So, how was it? The restaurant is two levels. The top level is a balcony that holds about 10 tables. The lower level has roughly 25 tables and a long bar.

I had the spice crusted strip steak. The spices were perfect. It's served over a bed a spinach with a raspberry-chili sauce on the side.

For dessert we split a piece of chocolate cake, which is filled with a warm chocolate sauce and roasted pecan ice cream. Yum!