Location: Solow Building, 9 West 57th Street
Cuisine: French American
Best Dish: Mac and Cheese with truffle butter must we really elaborate on that. It was the epitome of comfort food decadence.
Price: $$$$
Overall: An opulent yet casual space worthy of your next celebration, special night out, or holiday meal.
Location: 36-05 30th Avenue
Cuisine: Indian
Best Dish: The olive garlic naan was sensational but the Bhuna Goat was the star. The meat was fork tender smothered in the sauce for a luxurious mouth feel. If you don’t do goat you may want to reconsider, or just go with the Goan Shrimp. The shrimp were just as tasty.
Price: $$
Overall: A casual but trendy space for your next foodie adventure. Kurry Qulture is the space to expose a novice to the flavors of India. The food is straightforward and some dishes can be customized to your spice tolerance. A great advantage when exploring new things. Most importantly it is the best in the boro, why not start at the top?
Lovage is a swanky upscale lounge, with a fun laid back approach to nightlife. Located at 350 West 40th Street, just above Magnolia Restaurant, the lounge is just a few steps from the dazzling lights of Time Square on the 37th floor. Upon entry prepare yourself for the spectacle of the 17-foot floor to ceiling windows exposing the glorious New York skyline, On a clear night, you can see just almost all of New York’s most iconic structures, including lady liberty.
Location: 350 West 40th Street
Cuisine: American
Price: $$$
Best Dish: We have two words for you: Ox Cheeks. If you’ve never experienced this cut of meat you are in for a rare treat. The meat is tender and dissolves on impact, a true carnivore’s dream. Kudos to Executive Chef Alan Wise.
Overall: A spacious inviting space with great food and fantastic service.
Mornings were made for warm fresh bread and steaming hot coffee. If you start your mornings on the Upper East Side, pop into Padoca Bakery for a fresh cup of java and any one of their tasty treats. Padoca is owned by Marina Halpern, a restaurant professional who has worked in some of the city’s finest kitchens.
After 30 years of hard work, Bulleit hosted the official ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of their new distillery in Shelbyville, Ky – one of the largest built in decades. The distillery, which recently started producing Bulleit Bourbon, is state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly, efficient and will further Bulleit’s legacy in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Location: 1 West 67th Street
Cuisine: Italian
Best Dish: We are torn between the “Gnudi” with its delectable buttery sauce and the Paccheri tender bits of pork and expertly prepared pasta. Both dishes were sublime. The Gnudi was smooth and buttery and the Paccherri hearty and comforting. We highly recommend adding both to your foodie bucket list.
Overall: The Leopard at des Artistes is an elegant space framed by a series of artful murals. Its aestetic appeal is evenly matched by it impeccable service and delicious menu. The venue is a grand space for your next special event, an important date night or a treat for your favorite foodie.
Location: 236 East 77th Street
Cuisine: Italian
Best Dish: The homemade crab meat ravioli was tasty.
Overall: A reasonably priced interpretation of classic Italian cuisine, but nothing special.