APERITIVO - Wine tasting and antipasti $15 Monday to Friday ~ 5-7pm, great inexpensive fun dinner - 3 wines!
Awesome space to catch a new and undiscovered performance. In addition to the ticket price, there’s a $12 FOOD minimum if you sit at a table.
Get there before 7 for $1 oysters. Opt for Mon-Wed, the bar gets too crowded on Thursdays & Fridays.
What was Nolita's the Monday Room is now this cocktail bar, adjacent to Public and open until 2 a.m. daily. Brad Farmerie is on bar-snacks duty. Leggi tutto.
Openhouse Gallery curates events (think: runway shows, retail shops and an indoor park) that are as cool as they come. Check back often to see what they come up with next.
Serving lobster steamed, grilled, broiled, in burgers, pasta, pies and rolls, Ed’s is the place to come for lobster in New York. We tried the lobster roll paired with a fresh white wine – delicious!
Amongst the craziness there is a light at the end of the tunnel, Mayahuel. Hidden on Sixth Street in between First and Second Avenues you will see a shivering bouncer in front of a black awning. Leggi tutto.
Go through the Japanese restaurant and to the unmarked door that faces you as you get to the hostess stand. No parties more than 4. The specialty cocktails are impressive here.
Underground sake bar and Japanese tapas (izakaya). Dark and intimate. Love this place. Claire and my first date. -Francine, The Real L Word
First Wednesday of every month is a beer tasting class for a different brewery!
Great beer selection. Use this as a last drink spot for dates... And if she is hungry order the pot stickers or grilled cheese
Indulge yourself (or with a partner) in the Noah’s Ark (2 small lobster, crab, & shrimp rolls, 2 pairs of empress class, & 2 drinks. All for $38. Leggi tutto.
get the lime frozen daiquiri downstairs, upstairs try Bocaditos De Sandwiches, if you want something new try Toña Beer (Nicaragua) and Carib Lager. Cevice de Pulpo was good and Pork ribs w guava glaze
The pre-fixe fondues are great here; just remember to bring your own bottles because it's byob without any fees!!
Great place for a memorable cocktail, fine for a meal. The space is cozy, with a limited number of tables and chairs. It was buzz busy in summer 2011. In a retro mood, attitude comes with the service.
This bar is hidden. No signs, just a black door down some stairs. It's exciting to find! Intimate & cozy setting once you're inside.
On Mondays, try the $15 prix-fixe special here that includes fried chicken, corn bread, corn on the cob, and Blue Point beer. Leggi tutto.
The best spa for pampering on the fly has aestheticians ready to primp and polish at a moment’s notice. Plus, buy three best-selling products to get a complimentary makeup application. Leggi tutto.
For $10 you can get a delicious martini and a manicure at this landmark beauty salon turned bar & lounge. We’re fond of the Wave No Wave night on Tuesdays.
They do NOT have wifi here. So if you show up half an hour before your meeting thinking you'll do some work, think (coffee) again.
This cozy coffee shop has the best of ALL worlds-- great coffee, yummy foods, and best of all...DOGS!!!!
Au Lait is a close second to La Colombe. Outdoor tables and prosciutto croissant sandwich - great. "Milk" in to-go coffees is steamed, a big plus.
Excellent, rustic French fare. All the burgers are dynamite; however our favorite is “The Frenchie”. If you’re up before 11AM on a Sunday, try the brunch which is equally delicious.
A NYC Institution, which has one of the best brunches around. Try the Sour Cream and Hazelnut Waffles with Warm Berries!
For those who have food envy, brunch at Stanton Social enables you to get an order of mini pancakes, mini waffles, mini omelets, etc., and you're not too full when you're done.
salmon whitefish horseradish flying fish roe bagel (aka the super heebster). hi. welcome to my mouth.
BYOB. Bring a six pack, indulge in the delicious chicken mole tacos, then hit st mark's to cap off the night.
Always super quiet, because it's like hidden away in an alley, but the Korean Taco is the jam.
Tacos bigger than normal: lunch special (2+rice/beans) for $8 is a good deal. Don't miss the Korean Taco special.
hit this -- and hit partners & spade on the next block as well. great for one of those "a bit of everything random" afternoons
Come here for the eclectic selection of used books and relax in the back café with a delicious selection of teas, coffee and snacks. 100% of the profits go to ending AIDS and homelessness.
Go downstairs after 7 but before 9 (that's when it gets crowded). Sit at the bar and listen to Ella Fitzgerald. You'll feel transported to another time.
If you're looking for a casual, loud, fun place to place some beer pong with friends and meet a ton of vacationing foreigners...here's your spot!
BEST 2-4-1 Happy Hour drinks and apps! And Happy Hour goes for hours and hours... Absolutely delicious.
Beware: they only take same-day reservations, and the lunch crowd must wait five to 30 minutes in the front room. Complex $13 Ramen concoctions include the popular Akamaru and the Shiromaru. Leggi tutto.
Anthony Bourdain believes they serve the best burger in New York City, but “getting in is a challenge – try early or late.”
Your table picks from a small selection of tasting menus that everyone participates in. The series of small, creative bites aren't perfect, but succeed more than they stumble. Good for groups.
Try the Pretzel Croissant and Chocolate Chip Cookie. The iced coffee is to die for. Vegan and gluten-free options as well.
the drawing room is one of my favorite quiet spaces in the neighborhood. it's great for a catchup over tea or drinks. if it's nice out, you can also pop into the inner courtyard.
Definitely start with the Pork Buns. Then try and devour a bowl of the momofuku ramen (pork belly, shoulder and poached egg). Or plan ahead, make a reservation and have the fried chicken!
Come here for must-try flavors like Peanut Butter and Jelly, Burnt Marshmallow, Chorizo Caramel Swirl and The Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. Leggi tutto.
Good Dominican food til midnight, daily specials, but Camaron-fongo is where it's at. Monfongo (smashed fried plantain) with camarones (shrimp ) with a garlic sauce hit the spot
The best lunch specials, and you can get it to go. They have house-made tartar/hot sauce that goes awesome with their fried oyster sliders.
Happy hour is the lick. $5 burgers, $6 grilled chicken samiches if you wanna stay lean. AND, $3 wells and brews. Wed, P. Reed spins 90s hip-hop.
The shop that started the fancy doughnut craze in New York, it's still turning out some of our favorites. Try the creme brulee, tres leches, or peanut butter and jelly.
New bar/arcade in the LES features 22 rotating games, a surprisingly sophisticated (yet reasonably priced) selection of wine and sake, craft beer pours, and 40s of Colt 45s (via Thrillist) Leggi tutto.
You’re in for a special treat at this fried chicken joint. The birds are brined in sweet tea and exude a hint of sugar beneath every crunchy bite. Pair it up with a biscuit and some butter pickles!
Find Blue Ribbon Brasserie's wonderful fried chicken is a casual, fast food-style atmosphere.
Tons of natural light, great for taking photos of your perfectly-crafted cortado. Small shop though so good luck finding a seat.
So cute!! But be ready to make reservation beforehand, it takes a month in line:)
You have to get the CalGel nails. They last 2-3 weeks, don't damage your natural nails, and they don't chip! Affordable and chic! If you want to get fancy, these Japanese nail artists can do some sick
If you're an adventurous eater, try the bull penis. If you're not, don't fret. The best part about this place? After your meal they give you a little cup of candy sugar to make your own cotton candy!
Chill hangout spot (especially couches upstairs). Great for dates. Excellent service. Got pizza & orchiette - both delicious
Jason Mendenhall, the bar's mixologist, makes his own bitters, preserves and cola—try the San Fran Sprout, made with his soda and fernet-branca, an Italian liqueur. Leggi tutto.
Great weekday spot. Live jazz! All the signature cocktails are delicious (I especially love the garden variety marg) and the food is good too. Packed beyond belief and stoopid on the weekends.
This legendary boba spot from San Francisco just opened its doors right on campus! Trust us, the line is worth the wait!
Intimate setting with candle lights and a long bar which provides the only seating. Sunday and Monday features $1 oysters while free truffle popcorn is served all week. Excellent ceviche and wine list
The best thin crust you can find. Happy hour special is crazy - bottle of wine = free large pizza.
Happy hour all day on Monday's- free cheese pizza with a bottle of wine or pitcher of beer!
