Go here for delicious, affordable thin crust pizza. Get a pesto & cheese personal 9" pie ($6.50) or a toppings-loaded Shroomtown pie ($12). Read more.
tip #1, you have to try the absinthe here. tip #2, remember that they focus on spirits here so no mixed drinks!
Booze in teacups, the attention to detail at this gem in the east village is unrivaled. A great way to enjoy an evening in style.
Order the mexican bouquet. No, i'm not recommending it because I'm Mexican! The mixture of rose with tequila was magical.
A real hidden gem in the Upper West Side and it gets our vote for the best place to watch the sunset. Right on the Hudson River with sailboats passing by, relax, have a drink, and enjoy the view.
Sit on one of the benches by the East River, toward the top of the park behind Gracie Mansion, and you'll get a cool breeze, a great view and a bit of serenity of soaking up the water vibe!
Sit on the benches in the southern part of the park and enjoy the amazing view of New York City.
Eggplant Egg Sandwich: Over a hefty, well-salted and olive-oiled eggplant steak it's got a heaping mound of soft-scrambled eggs under a blanket of melty, super-drippy cheddar on toasted ciabatta. Read more.
The Italiano: prosciutto di Parma, hot sopressata, deliciously fatty-edged ham roasted in-house, "Petit Jesu" salami, and a shower of Pecorino Sardo with fresh arugula, roasted peppers, and tomato. Read more.
Avocado and Sweet Potato: An array of vegetables, including tomato, sprouts, and red onion, with additions of jack cheese and a spicy horseradish mustard vinaigrette on toasted multigrain bread. Read more.
Jack's Club: Sweet coppa, sweet soppressata, smoked mozzarella, and sundried tomato. Excellent smoked fresh mozzarella add a creamy flavor & texture, nicely balanced by the sweetness of the tomatoes. Read more.
The Grilled Pork Bánh Mì: Crisp crust against tender interior. Spicy peppers against cool, sweet pickled carrots and daikon. Hot grilled pork against the cool crunch of cucumbers and cilantro. Read more.
Duck Sandwich: Thick slices of perfectly pan-seared duck breast on a crusty French baguette that's slathered in duck liver pate. Fresh greens, Colman's mustard & sweet onion jam add a spicy sweetness. Read more.
Roast Pork Special: Chunks of pork and heady layers of provolone; broccoli rabe lends the sandwich some chew and a nice bitter bite, reminding you of just how wholesome you are. Sort of. Read more.
Pernil with a Twist: Chunks of roast pork—the kind you want to pick out and relish separately. Among the onion slivers and jalapeno-green sauce, there are homely fried lumps of sweet plantain. Read more.
In a hit orchestrated by John Gotti, Gambino family crime lord Paul Castellano and his henchman, Thomas Bilotti, were gunned down as they exited this restaurant December 16, 1985.
Very fancy steakhouse where you might be seated next to any Fortune 500 CEO. The steak is cooked perfectly and the service is exceptional.
Steaks are excellent, especially the double-cut bone-in rib eye, but Strip House's real achievement is finally putting steak in a sexy setting, which it does in spades. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Filet w/ foie gras butter chapeux, lobster & truffle mac & cheese, asparagus, and a giant martini. Mmmm. Allow some time for a nap afterwards and a 10+ mile run the next day.
The steak was excellent and the hash browns are awesome. Very vintage look inside of the restaurant. Waiters were good had better. The reisling and the filet mignon were meant to be together
Get the lobster bisque and filet mignon, with creamed spinach and half and half.
In many ways Esca is as good as the four-starred Le Bernardin. If nothing else, it's cheaper, more relaxed and, bonus, also serves Baltali-brand pasta. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Cesare Casella's small plates parlor is a great place for a few bites of premium imported antipasti and a glass of wine, or a larger meal of more substantial meat and pasta dishes. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Chef Andrew Carmellini's return to the stage, following A Voce, is a rustic neighborhood Italian resto at the core. And on Mondays, home of some of New York's best fried chicken. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Get a mutton chop with a side of history at this century old steakhouse that offers delicious food, perfect cocktails, & a killer ambiance. Those on a budget can hit up the bar room. [Eater 38 Member]
Great for dates & business lunches alike, the subterranean Lure Fish Bar offers up a solid roster of sushi offerings as well as seafood, steak, & one of the best burgers in the city. [Eater 38 Member]
After 11pm, it's the best restaurant in the city. But at any hour epic raw bar platters and perfect fondue and the mere 50-odd seats are among the reasons there's always a wait. [Eater 38 Member]
Dieterle has a knack for fusing Thai cuisine with his own New-American style, and the result is one of the most unique menus in New York right now. [Eater 38 Member]
Pro tip: on Monday nights from 5 - 10 PM, Hill Country offers all-you-can-eat brisket, ribs, chicken, and sides for $25. [Eater 38 Member]
The bar room is a cool place for after-work cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, and on the weekends, Benoit serves one of the best brunches in Midtown (it includes a dessert buffet). [Eater 38 Member]
$2.00 mimosas and 1/2 price bottles of wine and champagne during brunch. Also let the waiter know u checked in on 4sq he'll give you a free round!
"Delicious food, a vast bar menu and it's a cool and sexy place!" - Lauretta, Setup Squad
Get a bucket of Corona! Best place for day drinking on a boat in the city! Get there before 4:30pm during the week for a table in the sun on the second floor! Read more.
“Empire lobby lounge & rooftop lounges are 2 of my favorite places in NYC. The lobby lounge is so sexy & comfy. The rooftop has gorgeous views, a fireplace & amazing drinks!” – Meredith, Setup Squad
Monday to Friday @ 5-7, 20 wings for $10. Official slammin' sh*t! You can't go wrong wit dat! ;-)
Forget weekends, but lunch and evenings during the week still one of the best chill times in the hood. [BlackBook] Read more.
Innovative cocktails? Check. Top-notch wine collection? Check. Sexy upstairs, cozy downstairs? Check, and check. See you there.
Great views of the Chrysler Building + the Empire State Building. Drinks are reasonable and staff is great.
NYC: Beauty parlor meets watering hole. With locations in 10 major cites, hangnails are not an option. -IFC Staff
Bowl of bing cherries is $5. We wish they had tart cherries instead since those are addictive & we could easily end up spending $25 on just cherries. Anyways, we say order the Pina Punch to drink.
fun, eclectic, great jazz band. Halloween, Hannukah,4th of July, Christmas etc. decor everywhere. No rhyme or reason but fun nonetheless!
Go to SPiN New York and get in a game of ping-pong, while drinking a beer with your friends. Friday Nights are always the best! Also try the restaurant's Duck Bill Pops - freezy pops with booze! Read more.
