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1 Previous Review:
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5/26/2010
This is good pizza. The staff is Italian and pretty. Cool vibe.
New York, NY 10009
(212) 254-5665
Kool Bloo
Category:
Burgers
Neighborhoods: East Village, Alphabet City
This is the worst and most overpriced food in the East Village. They're open 24 hours so you might be tempted due to the smaller selection at the time. DON"T DO IT. We got two lard soaked grilled cheeses and chicken strips without sauce for $31!!! And when I say soaked, I mean the grease seeped through 4 layers of paper and aluminum foil and the menu in the bag looked like it had gone swimming.
I paid extra for tasiki (you know, that yummy greek white sauce) for the chicken strips and they forgot that too. Who eats chicken tenders without sauce?! I called and demanded my money back but I was already half way through my lard soaked grilled cheese. What can I say, I was that hungry. I regret it now as I write this review with a tummy ache and a plate of cold, dipless chicken tenders.
I'm contemplating wrapping my cats' poop in the grilled cheese wrapper and give it to the delivery boy to send back to Kool Bloo when he comes back with the sauces.
Would that be bad karma?
New York, NY 10009
(212) 505-6559
Esperanto
Categories:
Brazilian,
Latin American
Neighborhoods: East Village, Alphabet City
Live latin music, dim lit sweet spot for a date... Just absolutely charming spot. And my mom loves it. She's hard to please that one.
New York, NY 10019
(212) 582-6600
Terminal 5
Categories:
Music Venues,
Dance Clubs
Neighborhoods: Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West
My point is...
T5 might be shitty, have mean security guards, bad sound, etc but the best rising stars in music are performing here. As long as they keep the A list coming, I'll happily joined the sweaty throngs of teenagers, slutties, punkies, misfits, girls pretending to be trannies, hipsters, more hipsters, gays, and Long Island/Jersey duchies with blowouts as we all sing together "Just Dance".
Getting very drunk helps deal with the shortcomings of the venue. Agoraphobic should not attend.
I heard there's a roof deck but haven't checked it out... Come early to get to the front of the stage without having to fight your way through.
demographic varies depending on the show - teenage perkies, teenage misfits, adult misfits, girls pretending to be trannies, hipsters, more histers, Long Island/Jersey duchies, Madonna, more gays)
New York, NY 10009
(212) 529-0005
The Sunburnt Cow
Categories:
Bars,
Breakfast & Brunch,
American (New)
Neighborhoods: East Village, Alphabet City
The spot is cavernously cozy with sky lights at the back that set up a chill mood for a date or a full on party. The staff is attentive and Australian. Not pretentious - no super jolly annoying super waiters, just down to earth, down under folks that seem to genuinely enjoy being there.
One of my new favorite spots by far.
New York, NY 10012
(212) 334-4430
Gatsby's Bar & Restaurant
Categories:
Restaurants,
Pubs
Neighborhood: Nolita
Gatsby's is my default pre-game spot but don't be fooled by this unpretentious Nolita joint (not sure if I should call it at sports bar or an Irish bar since there are flat screens and a close to 100% Irish staff). Many a night Gatsby's has quickly gone from pre-game spot to all night dance shit show. You just never know what's gonna go down at Gatsby's. The crowd can be douchy in a recent college grad kinda way so I recommend going with a crew.
PS. I was once wrongfully accused of sexual misconduct in the Gatsby's bathroom. I'm still a bit resentful about that but I'm getting over it. That's gonna cost you a star Gatsby's!
PSS. The bouncers are big teddy bears.
PSSS. The manager hates me and my friends I think.
Sometimes you just want to go where everybody knows your name.
Astoria, NY 11103
(718) 274-5640
Grand Avenue Laundromat
Category:
Dry Cleaning & Laundry
Neighborhood: Astoria
I think is about $.80 per pound but if you're cleaning a lot (I cleaned 13 bags of laundry last time) they might cut you a deal. The customer service is excellent. The guy on the phone is very accommodating, dominates the english language and, like I said, can hook it up if you're nice.
The laundry smells great too.
New York, NY 10014
(212) 627-3647
Soho House
Categories:
Restaurants,
Lounges
Neighborhoods: West Village, Meatpacking District
The social committee is spicing things up with better events (Bitch Bingo Tuesday's anyone?) and even the food has gotten better. Can't wait to hit up the pool this summer.
1 Previous Review:
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10/26/2008
Soho House is a small luxury hotel and a members only club in the Meat Packing District. Its rooftop pool/bar is a popular summer spot and it's most talked about asset. Memberships run for about $1,800 a year and insiders tell me there are about 3,000 members and another 3,000 people on the waiting list. I was invited to attend the club by a friend last week... Here's my review:
CELEBRITY SITING: Richard Brandson (Virgin mogul, 245th richest person in the world according to Forbes 2008 list of billionaires). C+
SCENE: Cougars, fancy gays, media/creative industry "fake it until you make it" types, Brits and European hotel guest. C+
AMBIENCE: The rooftop area has a magnificent view of the city and a very beachy feel to it. You're not allowed to use your mobile in the restaurant section which I found kinda cool (this coming from a guy who sleeps with his Blackberry underneath his pillow). The pool is an excellent perk for the summer. Where else can you swim outdoors in the summer while having drinks? (A+)
FOOD: Blah. (B-)
DRINKS: Delicious as hell (A-)
BOTTOMLINE: Cool and relaxing with a pulse of New York City chic. Don't come for the food. Good for swimming in the summer and drinking it up with friends before the club.
New York, NY 10011
(212) 727-0212
Hiro Ballroom
Categories:
Dance Clubs,
Music Venues
Neighborhoods: Chelsea, Meatpacking District
Listed in: Gay Spots
1 Previous Review:
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11/5/2008
I've left my credit card behind at the bar at least three times. A true testament of how fun it is.
I don't know what it is about Hiro but it's one of those place that gets me drinking like a college frat boy with a death wish. I can hardly ever recall my experience at Hiro on Monday morning. All I see is red (the place is flooded with red lighting that compliments the Asian decor quite nicely). Maybe the red lighting is what makes me drink so much. Doesn't red serve as some type of subliminal stimulant for thirsts? (I'm totally making that up).
Come early. There's usually a mega line on Sunday nights, although the doormen are not hard to charm here.
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New York, NY 10011
(212) 243-2757
La Maison du Macaron
Category:
Bakeries
Neighborhood: Chelsea
Madeleine's beautiful decor was what first attracted me to this Chelsea spot. When you step in you're transported from busy 23rd street to a French country side cafe (I've actually never been to France but you probably haven't either so what the hell). The brick walls, antique furniture, miss matching sofas and chairs, delicate silverware and china - it all contributes to a zen coffee experience.
Madeleine is not a to-go coffee joint. Stay. Sit. Sip your coffee slowly and enjoy dipping the silver spoon in the coffee. Enjoy the sound of the silver spoon hitting the porcelain . Look at the art. Look at the people. Pig out on amazing chocolate and pistachio truffles, lemon bars and tortes.
THIS IS THE PERFECT COFFEE DATE JOINT!!!
It's delightfully romantic and chill enough for that first date or the "I'm not sure if I like him enough to do dinner" guy.
Don't bother having lunch here. The sandwiches are over priced and unimpressive.
Listed in: Best Coffee in NYC
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I recommend the San Daniele (tomato, mozzarella, arugula, parma prosciutto) with truffle oil and the Giulietta (buffalo mozzarella, roasted pumpkin, pecorino, sage, pancetta).
The house wine is not amazing but not bad for $5 a glass. Most of the staff is italian and very laid back yet attentive. The ambiance is relaxing, brick walls, dim lit, outdoor front seating.