Category Archives: Special Occasion
Featured City Post: Harris’ in San Franciso
For the last ten years, my family has held our Christmas Eve celebration at Harris’ Steakhouse in Nob Hill, and I don’t foresee that changing anytime soon. What has changed, however, is my selection off of the standard menu of … Continue reading
Filed under Business Meal, Romantic Date, Seafood, Special Occasion, Steak House
Morimoto
Yes, there may be a $10 markup on every menu item at Morimoto considering this Iron Chef’s recent rise to celebrity, but that doesn’t mean the food isn’t worth it. My friend Jillian and I had an amazing meal there … Continue reading
Filed under Japanese, Meatpacking, Special Occasion, Swanky
Marea
Despite the fact that I’m so painfully full, I can’t resist professing how completely blown away I am by my meal at Marea tonight. It has been almost a year to the day since my inaugural visit with my friends Sophia … Continue reading
Filed under Business Meal, Italian, Romantic Date, Seafood, Special Occasion, Upper West Side
DB Bistro Moderne
Just yesterday I found a pleasantly surprising email in my inbox announcing a 20% discount for Google employees at DB Bistro Moderne, Daniel Boulud’s restaurant widely known for its $100 truffle and foie gras stuffed burger. I forwarded the email … Continue reading
Filed under Business Meal, French, Midtown West, Parents in Town, Special Occasion
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
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
Minetta Tavern
Considering the excessive hype around Keith McNally’s Minetta Tavern since opening, I’ve been shamelessly trying to make a trip to make a judgetment myself. I had heard particularly rave reviews about the burger and the steak, and though I’m not … Continue reading
Filed under Business Meal, New American, Special Occasion, Steak House, Swanky, West Village
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
Filed under New American, Parents in Town, Romantic Date, Special Occasion, Union Square
Maialino
Maialino – another Danny Meyer spot in the Gramercy area, but with an Italian twist. As I’ve said in past posts, aside from Shake Shack, Danny Meyer’s restaurants never blow me away. They’re a safe bet – good for family … Continue reading
Filed under Drinks & Apps, Fun Group Dinner, Gramercy, Italian, Private Party, Special Occasion
