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11 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10011
(212) 889-0905
New York, NY 10011
(212) 889-0905
Eleven Madison Park
Category:
American (New)
Neighborhood: Flatiron
THE restaurant for a life changing event. Make it a good one.
11 W 17th St
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-7260
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-7260
Rye House
Categories:
Bars,
American (Traditional)
Neighborhood: Flatiron
Skip it.
I feel for the staff that has to put up with the after work crowd.
The space itself is cool and would come to mind for a private party during holidays or celebrating with a large group. Excellent selection of beer, wine, food. Clever booths at the back in the restaurant space. The crowds were near vicious for an inch of space. So many options in Union Square. Save this one for weekend lunch.
I feel for the staff that has to put up with the after work crowd.
The space itself is cool and would come to mind for a private party during holidays or celebrating with a large group. Excellent selection of beer, wine, food. Clever booths at the back in the restaurant space. The crowds were near vicious for an inch of space. So many options in Union Square. Save this one for weekend lunch.
271 Bleecker St
New York, NY 10014
(212) 243-1500
New York, NY 10014
(212) 243-1500
Keste Pizza & Vino
Categories:
Pizza,
Gluten-Free
Neighborhood: West Village
Prepare to be bustled into a wobbly table by servers with big Italian personalities. Don't hold back on ordering a few pies for the table (generally 1 slice for 4 people) - they are big enough for a decent taste but you won't overfill on dough. Thin, delicious, fresh ingredients, seasonal availability to burrata. Mmmm, burrata....
Wine for the table by carafe - go with a small group to secure some good real estate. Fast paced resto perfect for lunch (note the dark hours between lunch and dinner) or to kick off a fun night out.
Affordable, a good experience, will be back.
Wine for the table by carafe - go with a small group to secure some good real estate. Fast paced resto perfect for lunch (note the dark hours between lunch and dinner) or to kick off a fun night out.
Affordable, a good experience, will be back.
2315 Broadway
New York, NY 10024
(212) 580-8700
New York, NY 10024
(212) 580-8700
Ouest
Categories:
French,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighborhood: Upper West Side
Enter into what feels like a legendary, rich wooden bar and up around the corner this restaurant opens up into one of those epic looking spaces you expect to find in New York.
Red velvet, booths, rowed tables close enough to hear some good stories next to you.
Menu is French inspired by portion and plating. Seasonal but a bit repetitive (i.e., fried egg on a number of dishes on the dinner menu) so you may find yourself asking for exceptions. Service was very good.
Good spot to celebrate an occasion or special company. You'll beam over white table linens and probably take more enjoyment from your company than the food.
Red velvet, booths, rowed tables close enough to hear some good stories next to you.
Menu is French inspired by portion and plating. Seasonal but a bit repetitive (i.e., fried egg on a number of dishes on the dinner menu) so you may find yourself asking for exceptions. Service was very good.
Good spot to celebrate an occasion or special company. You'll beam over white table linens and probably take more enjoyment from your company than the food.
21 W 9th St
New York, NY 10011
(212) 358-0228
New York, NY 10011
(212) 358-0228
Griffou
Category:
American (New)
Neighborhood: Greenwich Village
Stars for decor that feels like you're visiting someone's house that has a lot of good stories and sordid history at the same time.
Went for brunch, had to send chicken back as it was undercooked. Smart cocktails even at that mid-day hour. No windows so you could definitely lose some hours here with a good group of friends.
If it's a scene at any time of day you're looking for, this is the right place.
Keep your eye out, and have the address in your head. If you weren't looking for it, you could walk right by it as it sits in a residential neighborhood.
Went for brunch, had to send chicken back as it was undercooked. Smart cocktails even at that mid-day hour. No windows so you could definitely lose some hours here with a good group of friends.
If it's a scene at any time of day you're looking for, this is the right place.
Keep your eye out, and have the address in your head. If you weren't looking for it, you could walk right by it as it sits in a residential neighborhood.
413 E 12th St
New York, NY 10009
(646) 602-1300
New York, NY 10009
(646) 602-1300
Terroir Wine Bar
Categories:
Restaurants,
Wine Bars
Neighborhood: East Village
Itsy bitsy teeny weeny wine bar featuring a delightfully knowledgeable staff and variations on meatballs. Very good vibe and the most well used space I've seen. If you're a connoisseur or a beginner with a love of wine, I'd recommend Terroir. Magic hour where seats are available at bar or long communal table (bar stools) seems to be after 8:00pm. Before or after then, it's quite packed. Good for date with someone you are really into, or with your girlfriends before going out for the night.
945 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10021
(212) 570-3670
New York, NY 10021
(212) 570-3670
Untitled
Category:
American (New)
Neighborhood: Upper East Side
An oasis on the UES.
Went for Sunday brunch and after being seated in an oversized booth big enough to nap on, our server promptly gave us the day's specials. Started with the kale salad which was bright and a punch of green with toasted almonds, beet bits and wonderful sharp balsamic dressing.
I ordered the Chilaquiles with homemade chorizo, my date had the homemade sage sausage and egg on a Balthazar roll. Both were incredible. Lots of loving attention from the staff, which made the whole experience that much better. Good coffee, espresso, and finished off with house made strawberry and chocolate ice cream, presented in their own little bowls.
Will go back for brunch and try the prix fixe for dinner too.
Hope they offer outdoor seating in the future.
Went for Sunday brunch and after being seated in an oversized booth big enough to nap on, our server promptly gave us the day's specials. Started with the kale salad which was bright and a punch of green with toasted almonds, beet bits and wonderful sharp balsamic dressing.
I ordered the Chilaquiles with homemade chorizo, my date had the homemade sage sausage and egg on a Balthazar roll. Both were incredible. Lots of loving attention from the staff, which made the whole experience that much better. Good coffee, espresso, and finished off with house made strawberry and chocolate ice cream, presented in their own little bowls.
Will go back for brunch and try the prix fixe for dinner too.
Hope they offer outdoor seating in the future.
250 Park Ave S
New York, NY 10003
(212) 995-0242
New York, NY 10003
(212) 995-0242
Barbounia
Categories:
Greek,
Mediterranean
Neighborhoods: Gramercy, Flatiron
Grand dining room with an open kitchen (fav) at the back.
Generous Restaurant Week lunch menu with more options for all three courses than other restaurants during the event.
Grilled octopus with grapefruit, jicama was an original that I was delighted with. Could have been happy with a larger version for my whole lunch. Salmon fillet on top of mashed green something or other and potatoes which I left on the plate.
Felt this was a wonderful value for the quality of food, ambiance, service.
Would recommend to friends, for business meeting or after work meeting spot.
Generous Restaurant Week lunch menu with more options for all three courses than other restaurants during the event.
Grilled octopus with grapefruit, jicama was an original that I was delighted with. Could have been happy with a larger version for my whole lunch. Salmon fillet on top of mashed green something or other and potatoes which I left on the plate.
Felt this was a wonderful value for the quality of food, ambiance, service.
Would recommend to friends, for business meeting or after work meeting spot.
200 W 70th St
New York, NY 10023
(212) 873-7411
New York, NY 10023
(212) 873-7411
Cafe Luxembourg
Categories:
American (New),
French
Neighborhood: Upper West Side
My birthday fell on a Thursday in February. Arriving early for an 8pm reservation felt like a subway car with a bar while we waited for our table. A nod to the front door staff - kudos on keeping cool and keeping a smile on your face while dealing with coat check and a demanding crowd.
Beautiful French dining room, exactly what I'd hoped Cafe Luxembourg would be. Tiny menu with daily specials from fish to game options. I had the dorade with potato crisp and sweet mash of some root veggie. Skin on but felt it sat too long at the pass. The steak tartar, onion soup and burger were also ordered at our table and everyone enjoyed their meals.
Birthday dessert at the table and attentive waitstaff made it a good dinner.
Will definitely go back as it's in my neighborhood but probably not during the crush of dinner service.
Beautiful French dining room, exactly what I'd hoped Cafe Luxembourg would be. Tiny menu with daily specials from fish to game options. I had the dorade with potato crisp and sweet mash of some root veggie. Skin on but felt it sat too long at the pass. The steak tartar, onion soup and burger were also ordered at our table and everyone enjoyed their meals.
Birthday dessert at the table and attentive waitstaff made it a good dinner.
Will definitely go back as it's in my neighborhood but probably not during the crush of dinner service.
100 W Houston St
New York, NY 10012
(212) 254-7000
New York, NY 10012
(212) 254-7000
Jane
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
American (New)
Neighborhoods: South Village, Greenwich Village
Vibrant dining room upstairs and additional seating downstairs. Great soundtrack with the likes of Esthero and Miike Snow.
Gaggle of hosts will get you seated quickly or snag at seat at the bar. Basic brunch menu with little twists to make it intriguing. Specialty cocktails that sound good with ingredients like fresh tarragon & champagne but execution was lacking.
The food was the star of the show.
No matter what else you order, try a half order of the toasty parm, truffle gnocchi as an appetizer to share. Rich, rich, rich. I'm preparing for the cravings for it that will pull me back to Jane.
Steak salad with goat cheese, sauteed red onions, beefsteak tomatoes was good but meat was undercooked for medium.
Excited to try everything on the menu once (with a side of gnocchi of course).
Good spot for a local birthday group, brunch with your sweetheart or girlfriends.
Gaggle of hosts will get you seated quickly or snag at seat at the bar. Basic brunch menu with little twists to make it intriguing. Specialty cocktails that sound good with ingredients like fresh tarragon & champagne but execution was lacking.
The food was the star of the show.
No matter what else you order, try a half order of the toasty parm, truffle gnocchi as an appetizer to share. Rich, rich, rich. I'm preparing for the cravings for it that will pull me back to Jane.
Steak salad with goat cheese, sauteed red onions, beefsteak tomatoes was good but meat was undercooked for medium.
Excited to try everything on the menu once (with a side of gnocchi of course).
Good spot for a local birthday group, brunch with your sweetheart or girlfriends.
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