Location: 1007 Lexington Avenue New York, NY
Fine DIning
Location: 95 MacDougal Street
Cuisine: Indian
Items: 2 appetizers, 2 Tandoori plates, 2 curries, 1 bread, 1 dessert
Best Dish: Indian food is easy to get in NY but good Naan isn’t and the naan here is excellent. It is fresh and served warm. You must also help yourself to any of the curries the spice mix used is all flavor without the tongue blasting heat you would expect from Indian food.
Overall: Great food and friendly atmosphere
District Tap House Has A New Menu
The District Tap House has been a garment center favorite since opening in January of this year. The space has recently undergone some great new changes including a menu of carefully selected craft cocktails and delicious new dishes. We stopped by District Tap House where we had the privilege of tasting a few of their best drinks and tasty edibles, and to also meet the team behind the updated menu. Once we entered we were ushered to a private bar area in the rear by the bubbly hostess. The rear space was equipped with a private bar and two friendly bartenders serving up some of the best cocktails in the city.
One of the unique new additions to the Tap House menu is its cocktail’s on tap. Just as beer lovers can enjoy a cool refreshing beverage straight from a tap cocktail lovers have the same option. The bar also offers flavored ice orbs in a variety of flavors, created to be paired with premium spirits. While I enjoyed a refreshing Moscow Mule directly from the tap my constant companion had an old fashioned with an apple spice ice orb.
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Tap House is also home to one of the most amazing burgers in the city. The burger is a beautiful 6oz patty of grass fed beef served with fontina cheese and bacon. Despite the thickness of the patty the meat was juicy and well seasoned.
Chicken tacos are also an easy favorite. The chicken is moist and zesty served on soft tortilla piled high with fresh veggies.
Meat lovers must order the barbecue ribs The ribs are pull apart tender melt in your mouth goodness. The sauce offers the right amount of savory and sweet, and the ribs are coated in it but not swimming in it so you can truly taste the well cooked meat.
District Tap House isn’t just about producing great food and drinks its about creating an atmosphere of fun and hospitality. The staff is friendly knowledgeable and ready to serve you. The space also boasts on of the most reasonably priced menus in the area. Feel free to drop by and have a drink or two. The District Tap House is located at 246 west 38th Street.
Lexington’s Opens At The Court Hotel
Midtown Manhattan has a new watering hole. Lexington’s is nowopen for business and ready to serve. The luxurious space is located on the main floor of the beautiful The
Restaurant Review: Hyatt Times Square (Bar 54 & T-45)
Location: 135 West 45th St
Cuisine: American Diner
Items: 2 appetizers, 4 cocktails, 3 entrees, 2 desserts
Best Dish: The burger is hands down one of the very best in the city. The bun is soft and fresh and the meat moist and flavorful The candied bacon is an incredible add-on that must be experienced.
Overall: A delightful casual atmosphere with good food and a friendly fun staff.
Sometimes the best meals are just outside your hotel room. Some of the best hotels in the city are also home to the best restaurants and bars in New York. Last week we had the pleasure of visiting he newly revamped Bar 54 and T-45 Restaurant in the impressive Hyatt Times Square. The hotel is just a few small steps from the middle of Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue shopping and deep in the heart of the busiest area in all of NYC. The Hyatt has over 400 guest rooms stretched out over 54 stories. Though I am sure the rooms are luxurious we were there to eat drink and be merry.
Restaurant Review: Urbo Kitchens in Time Square
Location: 11 Times Square
Cuisine: Eclectic American and Sushi
Items: 1 Sushi Roll, 4 cocktails, 4 entrees, 1 dessert
Overall: A relaxed space far removed from the excited throng of tourists just outside. This is a great space for native New Yorkers to entertain out of town guests or visit before or after one of the fabulous shows in the area. It s also a great watering hole for tourists looking for an easy to get to dining experience that offers a break from the excitement of the city.
The first time I saw Urbo was in passing. Its unique glass outside beckoned me and the appearance of flickering flames just beyond its doors was an inviting image that left me curious about its wares. Located on one the busiest strips in Times Square the eatery somehow managed to gain and hold my attention and the exciting throng of tourists faded into the background. I needed to get in there, but it wasn’t open yet. The space was still under construction despite the interesting décor. Luckily the wait for the official opening was a short one and a few short weeks later I had the chance to experience the cuisine behind the flashy looks.
Restaurant Review: Brunchin’ at Bustan
Location: 487 Amsterdam Avenue
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Items: 3 small plates, 3 brunch entrees, 2 cocktails
Best Dish: The fresh-baked bread is second to none, it is warm flaky and absolutely divine.
Overall: Mediterranean cuisine has long been celebrated for its freshness and quality. The health benefits of its olive oil and vegetable-laden recipes are heralded among the most healthful options. Bustan is a warm and friendly space with great food at reasonable prices. Its warmth and charm are great for any group including the kiddies.
A few of New York City’s food aficionados gathered at The Tasting Table where TV Host and Author Adam Richman put together his “Daring Pairings” for Alamos Wines. In case you didn’t know, Alamos Wines hail from Argentina and offers the best of Mendoza’s high altitude vineyards. Alamos grapes are grown at the foothills of the Andes Mountains at elevations of 3,000 to 5,000 feet, where intense sunlight, cool evening temperatures and mineral-rich irrigation from mountain snowmelt translate to rich wines with intense flavor characteristics.