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Location: 357 West 16th Street
Cuisine: Lite Fair or small plates
Items: 4 small plates, 4 cocktails, 1 dessert
Best Dish: This was a toss-up between the amazing grilled cheese and the decadent Oreos. If you love cheese you simply have to have the grilled cheese, it is everything you ever wanted in a grilled cheese sandwich. If sweets are your thing you can not miss the fried Oreos. These are not your carnival-style treats, these Oreos have been elevated to new heights. They are not greasy at all and arrive warm with a spice chocolate sauce for dipping.
Overall: A casual warm space to live out your sophisticated nightlife fantasies. No sagging pants allowed, this is a place for the grown and sexy.
OWN/Tyler Perry Presents “The Haves and The Have Nots” & “Love Thy Neighbor”
Last night media and well wishers gathered at NYC’s trendy Dream Hotel for a sneak peek at OWN network’s first scripted series. Guests of the event were treated to champagne and bite sized goodies while waiting to view the extended teasers of the two new programs. The shows are written and directed by Tyler Perry and are the first collaborative effort between the famed director and Ms. Oprah Winfrey. This merger is a major development in television and promises to be lucrative. The two series debut next week and each features an ensemble cast of familiar faces with a few new comers. Guests of the event were also invited to a Q&A session as well as 1 on 1 interviews with the cast. With a release in the late spring just as other series are wrapping up, viewers can give these fledgling projects a fighting chance. The new series to look out for are:
Summer BBQ with Burger King
Having a BBQ this summer will be as easy as visiting your nearest Burger King. Last week the home of the Whopper held a summer fun event at the Chelsea Glasshouses. Guests enjoyed a spectacular view, a rooftop deck, a whopper bar and a sampling of the new summer menu. Chefs were on hand to customize your Whopper along with top Burger King Execs who gave some insight into the new menu options. The inspiration for the seasonal additions to the menu derive from distinct regional barbecue flavors. Carolina’s tangy mustard infused BBQ sauce and Memphis style hickory smoke are the predominant flavor profiles of the season and are featured on the whopper as well as on two new pork sandwiches. BK fans will love the new pulled pork and riblet sandwiches this summer along with frozen lemonades and sumptuous desserts.
Restaurant Review: Bistro La Promenade
Location: 461 West 23rd Street
Cuisine: French and Italian
Items: 4 Appetizers 2 Entrees 1 dessert 3 cocktails
Best Dish: Choosing a favorite is nearly impossible, Chef Alain does an amazing job of keeping food fresh and delicious. If there s one thing you must try it is the veal meatballs they are exquisite!
Overall: A surprisingly casual atmosphere with a rich menu of gourmet delights. Though children are welcome adults are preferred. Though Pomme Frites are available they are not served with chicken fingers. Leave the babies at home and have a relaxing date night or grownup dinner.
Restaurant Review: Kittichai
Location: 60 Thompson Street
Cuisine: Thai
Items: 2 Appetizers, 2 Entrees, 2 Desserts 2 cocktails
Best Dish: The Chilean seabass is out of this world! The sauce and the beautiful fresh fish compliment each other beautifully, this is a dish you will remember for weeks after.
Overall: Gorgeous surroundings and amazing food, this is THE date place, or special treat place. This is the place you visit with someone who will appreciate the opulent surroundings and enticing offerings. If you are only looking for pad Thai or coconut curry look elsewhere, this place is beyond that.