I recently stopped into the ultra exclusive Beatrice Inn, located in the heart of the West Village where Angie Mar is the Executive Chef. Mar is a native of Seattle, but at Beatrice Inn she draws her talents as a chef heavily from the rustic farmers markets of her childhood, with a focus on simplicity and seasonality. During my visit, Mar greeted me with a smile and her charming personality as she went over the the burger options for the evening. Let me tell you, this girl knows her stuff! After listening to the many offerings, I decided on the lamb burger, because seriously, who doesn’t love a good juicy lamb burger. It was just that, good, succulent, and quite scrumptious.
Restaurants
Hyatt Times Square’s T45 and B 54 Boasts A Delicious Menu & Spectacular Views
Location: 135 West 45th Street
Cuisine: American
Best Dish: The wings were splendid and the mac and cheese was to die for, but the bread pudding was the star of the evening. It was butter and rich without being cloyingly sweet.
Overall: Both the restaurant and the bar are comfortable relaxing spaces. The restaurant is perfect for the whole family but the bar is an impressive space for date night or an evening with friends.
Dascha Polanco Parties It Up at Ambrose Beer & Lobster Opening
Last night, we stopped by one of our favorite areas, South Street Seaport for the grand opening of Ambrose Beer and Lobster. The grand opening featured the largest and most delicious looking lobster roll on the Seaport – 20 feet long (the length of the bar!). Guests enjoyed specialty cocktails, craft beers, and of course delicious food like pretzel bites, lobster grilled cheese, lobster avocado wraps, Parmesan and truffle French fries. The night also included competitive games of beer pong and dancing, thanks to the sounds of DJ Kalkutta.
Hard Rock Cafe’s World Burger Tour is here! These unique burgers are from five continents will take center stage at Hard Rock Cafes in the United States beginning on Friday, May 1 through Tuesday, June 30, 2015. Hard Rock gives chefs at their cafes the freedom to create a unique Local Legendary Burger that captures the local flavors of their city and was only available at that cafe location, until now. Over 150 local burgers were evaluated by Hard Rock’s culinary team, with fan favorites selected to star on a limited-time World Burger Tour menu.
Local Legendary Burgers are served with lettuce, tomato and paired with the ultimate sidekick – Hard Rock’s Savory Artisan french fries. Each French fry selection is paired with a complimentary signature dipping sauce. Guests in select markets can choose from Hard Rock’s classic seasoned french fries or additional new offerings, including Chili Seasoned Fries with Chipotle Garlic Ketchup, Parmesan Romano Fries with Garlic Aioli and Herb and Garlic Fries with Chimichurri Mayo.
Restaurant Review: Juniper Bar
Location: 237 West 35th Street
Cuisine: Asian American Fusion
Best Dish: We adored the seafood spring rolls they were light and crispy a perfect starter, but the star of the night was the burger. This big juicy masterpiece is a must, but if blue cheese isn’t your thing don’t fret they have the same fabulous patty we experienced with other inventive toppings
Overall: A fun casual eatery that caters do cocktail lovers and foodies.
Restaurant Review: Burger and Lobster NYC
Location: 39 West 19th Street, NY, New York
Cuisine: Burgers and Lobster (duh!)
Overall: An absolute delight. From the friendly staff to the amazing food, this place rocks! The décor and atmosphere is casual elegance. We suggest you get there now before the weather improves, we are positive this place will be impossible to get into once the mercury rises.
On the heels of their extremely successful locations in New York, Los Angeles, Sao Paulo, St. Barths and St. Tropez; owners Aymeric Clemente & Remi Laba will open Bagatelle Miami Beach today, March 3rd. Housed in the soon to open Villa Bagatelle Hotel, its poised to continue its reputation as the most exciting and liveliest culinary destination. Bagatelle Miami Beach will represent a home away from home for visiting internationals and Miami’s melting pot of residents alike who are already familiar with the famed brand. Incidentally, Bagatelle Miami Beach will fit perfectly in this city without changing a thing.
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.