Posts tagged hells kitchen

The Distinguished Wakamba Cocktail Lounge

One of our favorite dive/tiki bars in all five boroughs.  Start at 8am with the old men or come later for great jukebox tunes, trashy bartenders and a lot of dancing!

 

DeWitt Clinton Park

The large Astroturf field is great for scoccer, baseball or quidditch games and is lit at night.  Fido will love the dog run, which has beautiful foliage and benches for his owners.

 

Hammerstein Ballroom

The acoustics and the headliners here are fantastic!  Look up at the amazing ceiling – it might distract you from what’s on stage.  Bathrooms and coat check are downstairs.

 

The Tank

This is THE place to catch young artists giving it their all – the shows are great, the patrons and staff are really friendly and the booze is cheap.

 

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

If you get the chance, attend a concert or a movie screening on the deck of this amazing museum.  It’s magical.  We also love exploring the insides of this historical gem.

 

El Centro

This casual Mexican restaurant is cute but very noisy and overcrowded.  You must try a Grilled Steak Chilaquiles with a Tequini.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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!

 

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.