Location: 150 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036
Cuisine: French/Steakhouse
Best Dish: The Veal Chops were excellent. The outside has a crisp sear and the inside was juicy and tender.
Cost: $$$
Overall: A Kosher steakhouse with retro charm. An ideal choice for a quick pre-show bite in the heart of Broadway.
The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) hosted the 2018 New York Dinner at the Restaurant Daniel in New York City. The dinner raised $11 million dollars to support the foundation. Guests were treated to a special performance by Grammy® Award winners Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo. The memorable evening welcomed leaders in medicine, top research scientists and distinguished New York City socialites to explore refined European cuisine, world-class wines and the gracious hospitality at Restaurant Daniel in support of the Prostate Cancer Foundation.
Location: 401 East 76th Street, New York, NY, USA
Cuisine: British Pub
Best Dish: The salmon burger was absolutely superb. The close runner-up was the succulent Lamb Shank.
Cost: $$$
Overall: A quaint stylish pub filled with classic British flavors and a constantly evolving menu of seasonal delights.
UK-based Wagamama puts a fresh spin on Asian fusion cuisines and they will be bringing their talents to the NYC’s Murray Hill neighborhood very soon. Wherever they’re located, the restaurants develop a cult following, with devotees like Momofuku’s David Chang crediting Wagamama for his decision to become a chef. At the heart of wagamama’s success is its egalitarian “Bowl to Soul” philosophy: wholesome, fresh food and a welcoming environment to nourish the body as well as the soul.
The Big Apple Circus has returned to Lincoln Center for a limited engagement. Every year the Big Apple Circus delights thousands of happy patrons here in New York City. This year, the production celebrates its 41st year of entertaining the young and the young at heart. We attended one of their shows, four long years ago, check out our coverage here. This year, we were granted the opportunity to witness opening night in all its splendor. For the opening performance, ringmaster Stephanie Monseu shared her duties with socialite and reality star Tinsley Mortimer.
Location: 487 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY
Cuisine: Israeli (Mediterranean)
Best Dish: The Salmon was prepared beautifully with crisp crunchy skin and tender flesh.
Price: $$$
Overall: After several years in business, Bustan is still a warm welcoming eatery with a stellar reputation and scrumptious menu.
Our friends at The Lure Group have opened another Clinton Hall location in Midtown. The 7,000 square foot venue spans two floors and has a capacity for 450 guests, making it their largest location to date. I personally loved the lounge-style vibe of the new location. As you first enter, you can’t help but notice massive floor to ceiling mural by artist Tristan Eaton. There’s also the ability to play a Word Search game on one of the walls in the venue or a giant game of upright Chess. Like their other locations, Clinton Hall 36 has all of your favorite games like Oversized Uno, Giant Jenga, Connect 4 and other nostalgic classics.
One of France’s favorite street food, the humble kebab is now available in an elevated atmosphere. Kut takes the kebab off the street and into a brick and mortar dining room with modern decor and a cafeteria-like atmosphere. The concept comes from world traveler and restauranteur Henda Miliani, who seized the opportunity to bring her favorite street food to the big apple. Executive Chef Flourent De Brunelis has over fifteen years of experience in the culinary world and previously worked under former White House