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! 

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 12^th 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  30^th 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 3^rd Ave. nr. 44^th 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 29^th 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 7^th 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 1^st Ave nr. 62^nd 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!