Location: 167 Orchard Street
Cuisine: Southern (Brunch)
Items: 3 entrees 1 side dish 2 cocktails
Best Dish: The patty melt was tasty. The beef was tender and well prepared. Pimento cheese is never our first choice for a burger but somehow on his sandwich it works.
Overall: The atmosphere is light and comfortable with an easy southern charm. This a great space for drinks and small plates but the brunch needs some improvement.
Founded in St. Petersburg, Florida, Bonefish Grill specializes in market-fresh fish from around the world and other savory wood-grilled specialties. To keep things fresh and interesting, the restaurant launched a new menu with over 20 delectable items. Some of which include options less than 550 calories.
“As the fresh fish experts, these additions to our dinner menu allow guests to experience a new side to Bonefish Grill,” said Bonefish Grill President Stephen Judge. “Delectable sauces and accompaniments added to an expanded array of dishes provide a choice for everyone as we continue serving flavorful food our guests asked for at a great value.”
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.
First, let’s acknowledge the fact that there is a National Chocolate Éclair Day and it takes place on June 22nd! Le Méridien hotels and resorts worldwide are celebrating in a BIG way. The Parisian born hospitality brand is launching its first-ever global éclair program in partnership with award-winning pastry chef and new LM100 member Johnny Iuzzini. As part of the program, each hotel will offer modern takes on three signature éclair flavors – coffee, chocolate and vanilla – as well as one locally inspired flavor.
Location: 603 W 45th Street
Cuisine: American Steakhouse Items: 2 appetizers, 2 cocktails, 3 entrees
Best Dish: One of the best New York Strip Steaks in the city. The Executive chef loves to prepare steak and it shows!
Overall: Robert’s Steakhouse was surprisingly comfortable, with superb customer service and amazing atmosphere. This is ain’t your run of the mill Gentleman’s Club expect to be treated like royalty.
Whenever a great friend and fellow foodie joins me for dinner, our initial expectations command a nice relaxed space with an interesting menu. The words Gentleman’s Club never even come to mind, and yet that’s exactly where we met on a rainy Friday night. I stood outside the doors of the space on the midtown’s west side wondering if I should bail, honestly the thought of random nipples invading my eye sight while enjoying my meal didn’t seem at all appealing.
Location: 157 Bleeker Street
Cuisine: Italian American Wine Bar/Gastropub
Best Dish: One of the best lamb burgers in the city! You should also try the Fire Grilled Rosemary Wings, simply divine.
Items: 2 appetizers, 1 pasta dish, 1 burger, 1 entrée, 2 cocktails
Overall: A quaint Gastropb with soft ambient light and a warm inviting atmosphere.
Location: 44 E. 32nd Street
Cuisine: Eclectic American Bar Food
Items: 2 Appetizers, 2 cocktails, 1 pizza, 2 entrees and 1 dessert
Best Dish: The best dish is a tie between the delicious beefy burger and the sweet succulent crab cakes. The crab cakes were moist and delicious but how can you resist a big juicy burger?
Overall: Great adult atmosphere. This is not a family place this is the space for mature grown up fun.
Now that the weather has finally improved, its is finally time to take our party to the harbor. Spirit Cruises offers several daily cruises aboard the posh Spirit of New York yacht. We recently had the privilege of enjoying the season’s maiden voyage aboard the newly renovated vessel. Last week we attended a press showcase which allowed media and industry insiders the chance to experience a two hour tour complete with dinner buffet and DJ. Since our last visit with Spirit Cruises there have been several fabulous changes.
