Location: 795 8th Avenue [b/w 48th & 49th St] New York, NY 10019
Cuisine: International Bar food
Items: 2 cocktails, 2 appetizers, 2 Entrees
Best Dish: The sliders are great but the buffalo calamari is a must have for buffalo lovers. It is the perfect blend of two bar food staples.
Overall: As the name suggests this is a space to be social. Bring your friends for a night out or be bold and make some new ones. The atmosphere is fun and inviting, great for after work socializing.
Location: 75 Main St Southampton, NY 11968
Cuisine: American Nouveau, Italian
Items: 4 entrees, 2 cocktails, 1 dessert
Best Dish: The Mark’s Burger was delightful and fulfilling. A great choice if you are on the go. You might also love the classic Challah French Toast.
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.
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.
Location: 235 W 46th Street New York, NY 10036
Cuisine: American
Items: 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, 2 Cocktails and 2 Desserts
Best Dish: We enjoyed all the food immensely but our standout favorites were the tender juicy meatballs and the succulent Pot Roast Short ribs. Both dishes are serious must have for red meat lovers!
Overall: Though we loved the old decor the new look and menu are grand additions to the Paramount’s tradition of excellence. The space may be elegant and well designed the vibe is comfortable and casual. The new Paramount Bar & Grill is well on its way to becoming a destination space for theater goers and the after-work.
Location: 300 Spring Street
Cuisine: Refined Americana
Best Dish: You simply must try the Ribs as they are sensational! These aren’t your basic steakhouse ribs so don’t expect any bottled BBQ sauce. If you’re more into seafood the lobster tacos can not be beat.
Overall: An interesting foodie experience. No matter your palate Cherrywood has something that will satisfy. Even the simplest dishes here are given an individual spin. On your visit here expect great food and excellent service.
Location: 522 Hudson Street New York, NY 10014
Cuisine: American
Items: 3 small plates, 2 entrees, 2 glasses of wine, 1 dessert
Cost: Menu items range in price from $5-$28 and wine is $9-11 per glass
Best Dish: The Hake was absolutely delicious and more than worth the price.
Overall: A relaxed intimate space, perfect for a quick bite or a romantic dinner. The space will be especially nice once the weather improves as it has outdoor seating. Make reservations or get there early, the small space can be easily and quickly filled!
Location: 944 8th Avenue @ 56th Street New York, NY 10019
Cuisine: Nuevo American
Items: 2 Appetizers, 3 cocktails, 1 sandwich, 2 entrees, 1 dessert
Best Dish: It is hard to choose the very best but the appetizer course was incredibly flavorful. The shrimp sliders and steakhouse spring rolls are instantly addictive!
Overall: Comfortable atmosphere and super chic decor, a great after work or casual date night space.
Having a great meal shouldn’t always require a suit and tie. You also shouldn’t have to endure terrible service and inflated prices when giving yourself a little treat. The Ivy is a little slice of heaven near Hell’s Kitchen. The beautifully decorated space reminds us of a great apartment or lodge. The energy is light and casual but the food has a gourmet-quality that goes well beyond the usual bar fare. The space is easily one of NYC’s most fashionable new eateries. The location is just a few short blocks from Columbus Circle and Time Square and is quickly becoming a favorite among the area’s happy hour crowd. The Ivy is one of the few restaurants in the city with a happy hour 7 days a week. The happy hour specials are subject to change so you may want to call ahead and see what they are offering. I met a great friend there one Thursday evening for cocktails and dinner. I arrived just in time to taste his first beverage of the evening the “Kiss and Tell” which features the sweet-tart flavor of Stoli Razz and fresh Blueberry puree.
I ordered the white cosmopolitan and was pleasantly surprised at it fragrant citrus flavor. The taste is mild and slightly bitter like pink grapefruit juice, simply delicious.
We started our meal with a round of appetizers. First up were the “Shrimp Sliders”, three flavor-packed sandwiches served on the softest buttery rolls with just enough sauce. The sweet and savory morsels were amazing. I warn you these will be hard to share and even harder to forget.
Next up were the “Steakhouse Spring rolls”. Tender beef smoothes creamed spinach and mashed potatoes are rolled into a flaky crispy spring roll dough and served with 3 sauces.
After the appetizers, we were more than ready for the Crunch burger. At the Ivy the burgers are made with a unique combination of La Frieda beef and as such the meat is tender juicy and flavorful.
Though burgers and other finger foods are offered at this casual dining establishment there are more sophisticated items as well. Items such as the mixed seafood grill which has fresh scallops, succulent shrimp, and mahi-mahi served with grilled polenta and whipped tomato pesto for added zest.
For those watching their refined carbohydrates, the Ivy offers salads as well as a delicious whole wheat Penne dish made with fresh vegetables and grilled chicken.
As with all great meals we ended on a sweet note with a divine chocolate mousse pie, incredible!
The Ivy is a great foodie bar. The service is impeccable, the prices are more than reasonable and the food is excellent. The well laid out space is comfortable and inviting with a menu that will make you want to try every single dish.
Check out their new website at Ivybarnyc.com
