Truffle Cheese

If you find yourself in Columbus Circle craving something truly decadent and delicious, stop at the lobby of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. The all day dining menu features a little gem: grilled cheese with tomato soup. Of course, this isn’t any ol’ kids sandwich. Here, the cheese is polder blanc, a goat gouda with a creamy texture. It gets the royal treatment of a thick layer of black truffles generously shaved atop. The bread is brioche and it’s cut into finger food strips lined up with cheese and truffle in between each and every one. The line up results in pulling apart each finger for open-faced toasts. A teacup of heavenly rich tomato soup is provided for dipping, and, inevitably, slurping—as you will surely want to take in every last bit. Likewise, after you’ve taken in your meal, don’t forget to take in the views.