December 2011
36 posts
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El Centro →
This casual Mexican restaurant is cute but very noisy and overcrowded. You must try a Grilled Steak Chilaquiles with a Tequini.
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Barcelona Bar →
If you’re looking for a place to laugh, and do lots of shots, then this is your place! There are literally 100s of varieties of themed shots – get the Harry Potter or the Return of the King.
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Uncle Vanya →
Small, intimate and slightly dark restaurant makes a good introduction to Russian cuisine. Try the Blini with Red Caviar and the Golubtsy and an ice cold Cezch beer.
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Fo Ying →
Great place for a cheap and delicious meal – albeit a little on the greasy side. Delivery of boneless spare ribs with pork fried rice will show up before you hang up the phone.
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Cha Pa’s Noodles and Grill →
The best Pho outside of Chinatown and a great alternative when you’re tired of waiting at Totto Ramen. We liked the Braised Port with Egg served in a clay pot.
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Tout Va Bien →
Don’t be turned off by the tight space and the slightly overpriced food, the atmosphere is truly great, especially when the accordion player gets going. Order the Boeuf Bourguignon.
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La Carafe →
We couldn’t resist the glamorous older woman outside enticing us to come in. Get the Steak Au Poivre dinner special for $18, come with salad and a glass of wine. Service is brusque.
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Southern Hospitality →
Justin Timberlake’s place lives up to the hype with delicious baby back ribs and mac n’ cheese – even if it’s on the pricey side. It’s usually crowded, so you might as well wait at the bar.
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Pam Real Thai →
Before you walk step into this lounge-like restaurant and start devouring the tasty dumplings or the Thai salad, make sure you hit up the ATM, as it’s CASH ONLY!
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Amy’s Bread →
You can’t walk by and not be enticed by the aroma of fresh baked goods. The Olive loaf is pure salty deliciousness and the baguette is crispy perfection.
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Island Burgers & Shakes →
This tiny burger joint has more burger variations than we could imagine! You might want to give Barzel’s a try. Finish with a Black & White Milkshake.
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Room Service →
This swanky and posh Thai restaurant is always packed – especially on the weekends. Get the Lychee Sangria, the Pineapple Fried Rice and the Panang Curry.
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Gaf West →
This is a local bar full of locals and the bartenders Pete and Pat are the best! We enjoyed a few cold ones, a few games of darts and erotic photo hunt!
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Uncle Mario’s Brick Oven Pizza →
Some might runaway from the aggressive waitress manning the place, but we love her, she’s an experience. And the pizza is delicious (Arugula & Prociuto) as is the pitchers of Sangria.
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Basera →
Enjoy the latest Bollywood flick while you dine on reasonably good Chicken Vindaloo and a Mango Lassi. Come for lunch for their really affordable specials.
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Uncle Nick’s Greek Cuisine →
The servers are really funny and contribute to the bustling atmosphere. Unquestionably, you should order the Flaming Cheese Pie.
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Hibernia →
If you’re a Steelers fan, then this is your home during football season. Everyone else, come for the friendly atmosphere, the cold beer, the sports on TV and the delicious wings!
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Perdition →
We’re big fans of this upscale dive bar and their amazing happy hour deals - $3 mugs of beer and $12 pitchers!
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Bunjabi Tadka →
There is absolutely no ambiance here, just really good food available 24 hours a day. Try the Butter Chicken and the Veggie Samosas. Stay away from the bathroom.
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Tehuitsingo →
This hole-in-the-wall taqueria might be serving some of the best Mexican food in NYC! Get three tacos – filled with carnitas, beef belly and chorizo - for less than $10! Beer is super cheap too!
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Mud Sweat & Tears →
What looks like a run-of-the-mill pottery store is actually an amazing instructional pottery workshop. The instructors are patient, kind and amazing.
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Queen of Sheba →
Small and lively joint serving traditional Ethiopian fare. We’d recommend the Taste of Sheba for newbies with a few glasses of honey wine.
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The Pony Bar →
This beautiful bar serves up hard to find American craft beer – they pour sample-sized servings for $5 each, so you can try them all. The food is solidly good too.
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Landmark Tavern →
Hop nob with Ad men and womem from Olgivy (their offices are next door) as you drink a Guinness (or two) and enjoy delicious fish & chips.
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Pacha NYC →
This is this place in NYC to dance to four floors of house music. Reduced admission before midnight and to those 21 or older. Drinks are EXPENSIVE and the ATM charges a whopping $9 fee!
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H&H Bagels →
Get up early on a weekend and make the trek to bagel nirvana! The aroma alone is worth the trip. But buy your cream cheese and lox elsewhere, this is not their specialty.
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Bann Next Door →
Korean comfort food at it’s best – perfect for lunch or speedy delivery. The Fried Chicken is awesome and goes well with the Chef Salad. The Tacos and Sliders are dreamy too!
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Bann →
Upscale and inventive Korean BBQ – slightly more expensive than your average K-Town joint. Start with the Bo Ssam Bun and Jap Chae before moving onto the can’t miss Barbeque Platter!
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Ember Room →
We’re overly impressed with the dark and rustic interior décor! But we were even more impressed by our scotch over an ice “ball”, the BBQ Short Ribs and the Korean BBQ Fried Rice.
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Riposo 46 →
Cozy and intimate wine bar that serves huge flatbread pizzas that are wallet friendly. We topped it wild mushrooms, caramelized onions and goat cheese.
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Hell’s Kitchen →
This is not the place for a quiet dinner as the amazing margaritas will have you in a very jovial mood! Baby Back Ribs and the Grilled Sirloin will make your tummy happy too.
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The Delta Grill →
We like the ambiance and the live music on the weekends! Come during happy hour and enjoy half priced hurricanes and drafts, which go perfectly with an order of Fried Green Tomatoes.
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Stecchino →
The ambiance at this wine bar is warm and inviting, and the staff are great. Get their wine recommendations to pair with any of their delicious grilled flatbreads!
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Kashkaval →
You’ll forget that this restaurant is small and cramped once you dive into Kashkaval fondue with a selection of meats and veggies for dipping! The Turkey Meatballs are an added treat.
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On the Rocks →
We’re big fans of Irish Whiskey and of this small and mellow speakeasy! The selection of Whiskey is daunting, but the bartenders are eager to help you out. It’s your new hangout.
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Taboon →
Great Mediterranean spot that is perfect for a romantic interlude! Definitely start the Hummus and Sambusak, then have the Lamb Osso Bucco. Finish (or start) with a Sour Cherry Vodka cocktail.