brushstroke, NYC
brushstroke Chef: David Bouley, Isao Yamada, Hiroki Murashima Cuisine: Japanese Neighborhood: Tribeca Price: $85 tasting menu (8 courses) is the only option for dinner currently with a $135 tasting menu option to come shortly Phone: 212.791.3771 Address: 30 Hudson St., NYC 10013 Hours: Mon – Sat: 5:30pm – 12am Natalya and I have been proud … Continue reading
Marc Forgione – Dinner, NYC
Marc Forgione Chef: Marc Forgione Cuisine: American Nouveau Neighborhood: Tribeca Price: $50 and up per person, depending on wine and cocktails selection Phone: 212-941-9401 Address: 134 Reade Street, NY, NY 10013 To many foodies, Marc Forgione is a name synonymous with Michelin star chef and winner of the 2010 Iron Chef challenge. To me, the … Continue reading
Extra Virgin, NYC
Extra Virgin Chef: Joey Fortunato Cuisine: Mediterranean Neighborhood: West Village Price: $30-40 per person Phone: 212-691-9359 Address: 259 W. 4th St., NYC 10014 A local favorite for several years now, Extra Virgin is a quaint West Village restaurant aptly named for the prime ingredient of Joey’s superb Mediterranean fare. The restaurant offers different varieties of … Continue reading
The Hurricane Club, NYC
The Hurricane Club Chef: Craig Koketsu Cuisine: Asian Fusion, faux Polynesian Neighborhood: Flatiron Price: $50-100 per person Phone: (212) 951-7111 Address: 360 Park Ave S, NYC 10010 When I first heard that the Polynesian-themed Hurricane Club was opening last September, I was honestly thinking of tiki torches, bikini-clad servers, giant fruity drinks with umbrellas, and … Continue reading
Yerba Buena Perry, NYC
Yerba Buena Perry Executive Chef: Julian Medina Cuisine: Latin, Spanish, Tapas Neighborhood: West Village Price: $30-40 total per person Phone: (212) 620-0808 Address: 1 Perry St, NYC 10014 Boozy brunch is a time-honored tradition in Manhattan. Essex and Sunburnt Cow have always been my go-to brunch spots whenever I wanted to get absolutely toasted before … Continue reading
Barmarché, NYC
Barmarché Cuisine: American Nouveau, Latin American Neighborhood: Nolita Price: $60 pp Phone: (212) 219-2399 Address: 14 Spring St #A, NYC 10012 Hours: Dinner: Sun-Thurs 5:30-11:30pm, Fri & Sat 5:30-12:30am Brunch: Sat & Sun 10:00am-4:00pm Barmarché had been on my wish list for a while and so when my friend and I were wandering around Nolita … Continue reading
Gramercy Tavern, NYC
Gramercy Tavern Chef: Michael Anthony Cuisine: American Traditional Neighborhood: Gramercy Price: Dinner Prix Fixe – $88; Chef’s Tasting – $116; Vegetable Tasting – $98; Cocktails – $13, comprehensive wine list with affordable choices Phone: (212) 477-0777 Address: 42 E 20th St., New York, NY 10003 January brought with it truckloads of snow and my birthday. … Continue reading
Lure Fishbar, NYC
Lure Fishbar Chef: Josh Capon Cuisine: Seafood Neighborhood: Soho Price: $20-30 lunch entrees, there is a happy hour menu on Monday-Fridays 5-7PM Phone: (212) 431-7676 Address: 142 Mercer Street, NYC 10012 Located in the heart of Soho, Lure Fishbar is a landmark for pescaphiles (does that word exist?). It has a full raw bar, sushi … Continue reading
Bouley, NYC
Bouley Chef: David Bouley Cuisine: French Neighborhood: Tribeca Price: $125 tasting menu, $200 with wine pairing; there is also an à la carte version available with appetizers around $20 and entrées around $40 Phone: (212) 964-2525 Address: 163 Duane St, NYC 10013 I went to Bouley with two friends for one of Jen’s many birthday celebrations. … Continue reading
Ivo & Lulu, NYC
Ivo & Lulu Cuisine: French-Caribbean Neighborhood: SoHo Price: $40 for food, wine is BYOB Attire: Casual Phone: (212) 226-4399 Address: 558 Broome St # D, NYC 10013 I actually discovered Ivo & Lulu for the first time when my friend had a birthday celebration there three years ago. It is a cute BYO French Bistro, … Continue reading
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