Recent Recommendations from the Experts! 6/24/11

You asked, and we answered.

Below are some recent places we sent the needy, hungry and thirsty that Asked the Expert last week.

1. Neighborhood spot in the East Village:  Piccola Strada (77 E 4th St.)

 2 Dominican sisters meet 2 Italian brothers and what do you get...AMAZING Italian food

2.  BYOB date spot with great food:  La Sirene (558 1/2 Broome St.)

French food complimented by your own wine. Make sure to save room for dessert!

3. Dim Sum in Chinatown: Jing Fong (20 Elizabeth St.)

Located in a huge banquet hall in Chinatown, they do weddings, and they also do some of the best Dim Sum around! 

4.  First date - cocktails and a small bite:  Angel's Share (6 Stuyvesant St.)

Located within a Japanese restaurant, this place is marked by a large wooden door - it's worth looking for!

5.  Mexican on the Upper East Side:  Maya (1191 1st Ave.)

Chef Richard Sandoval's authentic Mexican cuisine - check out these shrimp tacos!

6. After work spot to eat and drink heavily on the Upper East Side:  Jones Wood Foundry (401 E. 76th St.)

A great spot!

7. Family brunch on the Upper East Side: Square Meal (30 E. 92nd St.)

Everything is fresh as can be and their bakery Yura's on Madison is right around the corner!

8.  Fun dinner with friends on the Lower East Side: Shang (187 Orchard St.)

Located in the Thompson Hotel, enjoy dinner at Shang and then continue the night on their roof top bar!

9.  Vegetarian menu in Tribeca: Mehtaphor (130 Duane St.)

Not only do they have a vegetarian menu, but 99% of the items on the menu are gluten free!

10.  Pasta in Gramercy: Lamarca (161 E 22nd St.)

Gramercy's best kept secret - open weekdays only!

Recent Recommendations from the Experts! 6/16/11

You asked, and we answered.

Below are some recent places we sent the needy, hungry and thirsty that Asked the Expert last week.

1. Great scene and people watching in the West Village: Morandi (211 Waverly Pl.)

Breakfast, lunch and din - this place hits the spot and it's also the spot to be!

2. Best sushi in the East Village: Kanoyama

Freshest fish this side of town and their oyster bar next door is a great date spot!

3. Cocktails...and dinner:  Indochine (430 Lafayette St.)

Cocktail...or two?  

4.  Early morning meeting?:  Peels (325 Bowery St.)

Build your own biscuit or some yummy pastries? They open bright and early (7:30AM) for your enjoyment!

5.  An out of the ordinary dining experience:  Duane Park (157 Duane St.)

Jazz or burlesque to accompany your dinner depending on the night!

6.  Authentic tapas and sangria downtown:  Tia Pol (205 10th Ave.)

Comida deliciosa!

7.  Fun double date spot:  Mary Queen of Scots (115 Allen St.)

One of those places you'll want to return.

8.  Taking a special someone to dinner in Midtown?:  The Print (653 11th Ave.)

First, farm fresh food for dinner.  Next, continue on to Press Lounge on the 16th floor for a great view and some drinks!

9.  Brunch in the East Village: Paprika (110 Saint Marks Pl.)

$12 brunch prix fixe including a mimosa - my favorite dish - Scrambled Green Eggs,Polenta and Salsa Cruda.

10. Birthday party celebration on a budget: Empellon (230 West 4th St.)

For groups over 10 - $55 price fix AND just $10 more for all you can drink margaritas!

Recent Recommendations from the Experts! 6/9/11

1. First online date in Midtown: Stone Rose (10 Columbus Circle, 4th Floor)

2. Fun night out with the girls: Stanton Social (99 Stanton St.)

French onion soup dumplings!

3. Meeting the parents? Blue Water Grill (31 Union Square West)

Raw bar, outdoor space, live jazz - just a few reasons why wEE love this place!

4. Quality seafood restaurant: Pearl Oyster Bar (18 Cornelia St.)

Does it get any better than this?

5. Wine and cheese, please: Elsewhere (403 W 43rd St.)

Wine and cheese please!

6. Boozy Brunch Al Fresco: Tre (173 Ludlow St.)

Lovely way to start off your day!

7. Restaurant with some killer desserts: Flex Mussels (154 W 13th St.)

wild blueberry, meyer lemon, cinnamon sugar, salted caramel, praline or chocolate?

8. Good ol' fried chicken: The Dutch (131 Sullivan St.)

Andrew Carmellini's perfect fried chicken and sumptuous sides!

9. Best pad thai in the East Village: Bodhi Tree (58 3rd Ave.)

Great place for a casual date, group dinner, you name it!

10. Fusion restaurant in Midtown: Social Eatz (232 East 53rd)

Bibimbop Burger - official winner of Eater's Burger Week 2011 Burger Contest.

Recommendations From the Experts! 6/2/11

You asked, and we answered.

Below are some recent places we sent the needy, hungry and thirsty that Asked the Expert last week.

1. Anniversary Celebration on a Budget: August (359 Bleecker St b/t Charles & W. 10th St.)

Great garden out back!

2. Bachelorette Party on the Cheap: L'Orange Bleue (430 Broome Street)

Hookah, belly dancing and lotsa champagne!

3. A healthy meal that doesn't taste too healthy: Dirt Candy (430 East 9th St.)

A whole lot of flavor, but not a lot of calories!

4. Non touristy pre theatre dinner: Milos Estiatorio (125 West 55th St.)

Freshest Greek food around...opa!

5. Fun and casual place to go out in the East Village: Crocodile Lounge (325 East 14th St.)

This is what you get with every drink you purchase...a free drink!

6. Graduation Dinner downtown: Colicchio & Sons (85 10th Ave.)

Farm to table!

7. BYOB Birthday Dinner with friends: 11B (174 Ave. B)

8. Upscale client lunch in Chelsea: The Red Cat (227 10th Ave.)

Delicious, delicious, delicious...did I say delicious?

9. First date drink and possibly something to nosh on: Bar Carrera (175 2nd Ave.)

Spanish wine and tapas!

10. DIY Bloody Mary bar!: Double Crown (316 Bowery St.) 

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