Thursday, July 28, 2011

Recent Recommendations from the Experts! 7/28/11


Thursday's are for sharing!

Below are recent recommendations the EE team provided to the needy, hungry & thirsty that wrote in to us. Need a recommendation? Ask Eatery Expert

1. Hidden gem in the East Village - Max (51 Avenue B. nr.3rd St.)


Delicious Italian food, wine and sangia in a very laid back and fun atmosphere.
2.  Dance the night away on the Lower East Side - Beauty and Essex (146 Essex St. nr. Stanton St.)


First enjoy their amazing tapas-style dining.  Then, dance the night away in their ultra fun lounge!
3. Happiest happy hour in the West Village:  Gusto Ristorante e Bar Americano (30 Greenwich Ave. nr. Perry St.)

Everyday from 3-7PM. $6 cocktails, wine, and beer.  The best part - you'll get a free pizzetta.
4.  Fun place for drinks near Madison Square Garden:  Pocha32 (15  West 32nd St. nr 5th Ave.)

A Koreatown pub where you'll find all the locals.  Don't forget to order their Watermelon Soju!
5.  Something New & not Chinese in Nolita:  Ellabess (153 Elizabeth St. nr. Kenmare St.)

Seasonal inspired menu is always changing and the small menu keeps it fresh.
6.  Special occasion with great wine list by Central Park:  Dovetail (103 West 77th St. nr. Columbus Ave.)
Brilliance on a plate - save room for dessert!
7.  Sicily on the Upper West Side: Genarro (665 Amsterdam Ave. nr. 92nd Street)

Easy on the wallet, heavy on the flavah!
8.  Pre theatre drinks:  Bar Centrale (324 West 46th Street nr. 8th Ave.)

Best kept secret in Midtown-good luck finding it!
9.  Late-night karaoke (Uptown):  Iggy's (1452 2nd Ave. nr. 75th St.)

Pick a song...they've got 'em all!
10.  Boozy Brunch in Hell's Kitchen: Vintage (753 9th Ave. nr. 51st St)

The booziest brunch around! 

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Recent Recommendations from the Experts! 7/14/11


You asked, and we answered.  Below are some recent places we sent the needy, hungry, & thirsty that wrote in and Asked the Expert last week.


1. Gluten-Free options in the East Village – Terroir Wine Bar (413 East 12th St. nr. 1st Ave.)

The brain child of the fine folks at Hearth. The communal table makes you feel like you are always amongst friends.
2.     Fun and trendy dinner for a  30th Birthday – Imperial No. Nine (9 Crosby St. nr. Grand St.)

Chef Sam Talbot sure knows how to put on a show. Nice digs, Sammy T.
3.     Work Happy Hour in Midtown – Habrau Bierhaus (712 3rd Ave. nr. 44th St.)

Munchen has never been closer!
4.     Happy Hour & Dinner downtown – The Trilby (25 Cooper Square nr. East 5th St.)

Located in the Cooper Square Hotel, cocktails+some good ol' comfort food = a great night!
5.     Upscale Indian with the parents – Tamarind (99 Hudson St. nr. Leonard St.)


A magnificent space to match their top notch food & service!
6.     Summer dining with a view – Riverpark (450 East 29th St. @ East River)


Tired of restaurant views of concrete? Try this view of the East River for a nice change of scene!
7.     Epicurean on a tight budget – Caracas Arepa Bar (93 East 7th St. nr. 1st Ave.)

Just one bite and you'll be thrust onto the streets of Venezuela!
8.     Italian standout on the Upper West Side – Salumeria Rosi Parmacotto (283 Amsterdam Ave nr. 74th St.)
Italian small plates made from the finest and freshest ingredients Italy has to offer!
9.     Fun/Not-Stuffy on the Upper East Side – Neely’s Barbecue Parlor (1125 1st Ave nr. 62nd St)

Food Network's favorite family, The Neely's brings their signature BBQ recipes to The Big Apple.
10.    Bastille Day Celebration - L'Orange Bleue (430 Broome St. nr. Broadway)

Belly dancing, live music, hookah, great food - sounds like a party to us!