Category Archives: Romantic Date

Meme Mediterranean

Since Meme’s opening a few months ago, I’ve been mustering up the motivation to try it as temperatures outside decline and take-out seems to win me over each night. Finally, after a long flight away from a two week vacation … Continue reading

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Barbuto

I’ve blogged about Barbuto before, and I rarely blog about the same place twice, but it merits as many positive reviews as I can possibly write. It is hands down my favorite restaurant in New York City – not because … Continue reading

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Filed under Erin's Favorites, Fun Group Dinner, Italian, Mediterranean, Parents in Town, Private Party, Romantic Date, West Village

Joseph Leonard – Drinks & Appetizers

Just before the craziness of the holiday I made an effort to catch up with my friend Justin, a long-time Restaurant biz affiliate and a current member of the team operating Tom Colicchio’s Craft. Considering his industry knowledge, I could … Continue reading

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Apizz

It takes a lot for me to venture out of the West Village when the wind is at hurricane strength and home delivery is such a viable option, but after reading countless positive Chowhound and Yelp reviews of Apizz, I … Continue reading

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Filed under East Village, Romantic Date, Special Occasion

Strip House

I am not a huge meat eater, but I LOVE steakhouses. I love the sides, the bread, the massive desserts, the suave, swanky dining rooms, the caricatures on the wall, and the memories of childhood dinners out that it provokes. … Continue reading

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Filed under Business Meal, Erin A La Mode, Parents in Town, Romantic Date, Special Occasion, Steak House, Union Square

ABC Kitchen

While roaming around the ABC Home and Carpet store on a summer afternoon, my stomach started to grumble with hunger. I needed something delicious, and more importantly, something close by. I trailed down the aisle toward the scent of fresh … Continue reading

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Filed under New American, Parents in Town, Romantic Date, Special Occasion, Union Square

Barbuto

Considering Barbuto is just two blocks from my apartment, I have walked by it longingly many, many times. The place screams a good time – tables are situated in a converted fire house with walls completely exposed to the side … Continue reading

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Filed under Italian, Mediterranean, New American, Parents in Town, Private Party, Romantic Date, West Village

Marea

Marea Marea Marea. Everyone talks about Marea. Now I understand why! I rarely venture up to the Upper West Side but upon reading another review of the place, I felt compelled to give it a shot. Most importantly, one of … Continue reading

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Filed under Business Meal, Erin's Favorites, Italian, Parents in Town, Romantic Date, Seafood, Special Occasion, Swanky, Upper West Side

Daniel

It’s 10.28pm and I just returned from a truly memorable dining experience at Daniel. My fellow foodie friend, Erin (a.k.a Ketel 2), and I sat down to our table at 6.15pm. Yes, we sat for four hours – but dining … Continue reading

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Filed under Business Meal, New American, Parents in Town, Private Party, Romantic Date, Special Occasion, Upper West Side

Babbo

My favorite Christmas gift this year was a gift from my dear friend Carolyn: a gift certificate to Mario Batali’s famous Italian restaurant, Babbo. I couldn’t wait to use it…but considering tables are next to impossible to reserve there, I … Continue reading

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Filed under Greenwich Village, Italian, Parents in Town, Romantic Date, Special Occasion, West Village