Tag Archives: cocktails
The Co-Op at Rivington Hotel
I have many-a-post to catch up on, but I couldn’t wait to to give a scathing review of the restaurant my friends and I dined at last night, Co-op Food and Drink. The menu was so promising – all my … Continue reading
Filed under Lower East Side
The Hurricane Club
The buzz continues to grow around the relatively new Hurricane Club, a Polynesian take on the Buddakans and Stanton Socials of New York City. Loud music, a massive square bar, sharable food, and a wild singles scene brings quite the … Continue reading
Filed under Asian, Drinks & Apps, Family Style, Fun Group Dinner, Gramercy
Lovely Day
I couldn’t envision a restaurant described as “hipster” until tonight, when my sister and I met my cousins for dinner at Lovely Day in Nolita. Lovely Day is one of the many cozy, quaint, cash-only restaurants on or near Elizabeth street … Continue reading
Filed under Affordable Date, Cheap Eat, Soho, Thai
Pulinos
This week has been a Keith McNally celebration. Brunch at Pastis last Sunday, dinner there last Thursday, Minetta Tavern last Monday, and now Pulinos last night. Pulinos totally fits the build of all of his brasserie-esque restaurants: a big, in … Continue reading
Filed under Drinks & Apps, Fun Group Dinner, Italian, Lower East Side, Pizza
Stanton Social wahooo
Two of my closest friends from grade school were in town last night, so my fellow New Yorker friend Sonia and I decided to take them to a well known, quintessentially Manhattan-trendy hot spot: Stanton Social. They absolutely loved it. … Continue reading
Filed under Drinks & Apps, Fun Group Dinner, Lower East Side, New American, Swanky, Tapas
Yerba Buena – definitely a new favorite
My meal and experience at Yerba Buena Perry last night was excellent. In a nutshell, I had exceptionally friendly and accommodating service, incredible and inventive Latin American food, and an awesome time amidst the loud and inebriated tables surrounding me. … Continue reading
Filed under Drinks & Apps, Fun Group Dinner, Latin American, Spanish, Swanky, West Village
Freeman’s: gorgeous setting and consummate ambiance
I’ve only heard great things about Freeman’s, and after my meal there yesterday, I can finally see why. Ambiance is just second to food quality in my list of crucial restaurant features, and Freeman’s fits the build of my opinion … Continue reading
Filed under Affordable Date, Brunch, Californian Cuisine, New American, Private Party, Romantic Date
Scarpetta….wow… WOW (the food).
Scarpetta, in my mind, is one of the most well-known Italian dining establishments in New York City. Mention Scarpetta to a past visitor and chances are they’re a die-hard fan. With such a reputation, Scarpetta has been on my Must … Continue reading
Filed under Business Meal, Italian, Parents in Town, Romantic Date, Special Occasion
Paladar – want to host a festive dinner on a budget?
I attribute finding this awesome restaurant to…myself. It was April 30th, my birthday was coming up, and I was looking to invite 8 or so friends to a restaurant with a fun and laid back environment, good food, large-group accommodations, … Continue reading
Filed under Affordable Date, Drinks & Apps, Fun Group Dinner, Latin American, Lower East Side, Spanish
Buddakan NYC
Since writing in my blog has become a daunting task as I have increased my visits to notable restaurants, I have decided to revamp my review style. From now on, I will simply list the drinks and dishes I tasted, … Continue reading
Filed under Business Meal, Drinks & Apps, Fun Group Dinner, Meatpacking, Parents in Town, Private Party, Swanky
