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01-05-2012 , 12:23 PM

#826

Syous

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Tried to go to Death & Co. last night, was full

PDT and Death are ones I'll be trying to go to this week, ty! Went to Elsa's instead, loved it

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01-05-2012 , 12:33 PM

#827

zomg

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Originally Posted by Syous

Tried to go to Death & Co. last night, was full

PDT and Death are ones I'll be trying to go to this week, ty! Went to Elsa's instead, loved it

If you don't get into PDT, there's a nice cocktail lounge a few blocks away although its hard to find, if you walk down 9th street towards astor place there's a sushi restaurant almost on the corner of 3rd avenue, you walk up the stairs and turn left immediately there's a door there and opens up to a quiet lounge that has nice window seating (you can only sit a maximum of 4 though)

Oh i found it, it's called Angel's share

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01-05-2012 , 08:48 PM

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jws43yale

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Originally Posted by evilganz

Tapas--I really love Txikito, which is convenient to where you're staying. I haven't been to Tertulia yet but I loved Seamus Mullen's work at Boqueria so I'm sure that's great too.

Mixology--PDT, Clover Club if you feel like going to Brooklyn, Pegu Club for gin drinks, Mayahuel for mezcal drinks, Death & Co. are all in my top tier. Employees Only has a good reputation but the one time I was there was a weekend and it was a ****show.

Tertulia is my favorite new restaurant. Absolutely phenomenal and since I like cider I probably even like the place more than most.

Another mixology place is Raines Law Room. My GF actually got me a drink mixing class for two there that we are doing in a couple of weeks. Will report if it is worth it.

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01-06-2012 , 01:35 AM

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-Mr. Beautiful-

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Hey guys,

Need a rec on what area to stay during a weekend visit. It'll be 2 buddies and me basically looking for somewhere that has a good restaurant and bar/club/lounge scene. Last time we stayed near Central Park at Le Parker Meridian, but I don't recall there being too many nightlife spots nearby (although I didn't try too hard to find any). If anyone is familiar with Chicago, we're basically looking for somewhere similar to the River North/Gold Coast area.

Thanks!

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01-06-2012 , 04:56 AM

#830

serenity21

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Originally Posted by -Mr. Beautiful-

Chelsea has a ton of clubs, like around 23rd and 9th ave.

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01-06-2012 , 10:34 AM

#831

nyc999

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Originally Posted by -Mr. Beautiful-

Best to look in Soho/W. Village area, but in reality you can find a place much cheaper in midtown and take a 10 minute subway ride to all the hot spots.

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01-07-2012 , 12:47 AM

#832

j00hndayton

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Really cool little shop in China town I use to frequent, called SCRAP YARD really cool if your into graffiti art.

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01-07-2012 , 02:26 PM

#833

Wyman

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So what are we most excited about for restaurant week?

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01-07-2012 , 03:21 PM

#834

Sholar

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Originally Posted by zomg

Does anyone have any suggestions for gluten free options? I recently started seeing a celiac and would like to take her somewhere with good food. I found risotteria after some googling that got good reviews and is reasonably priced.

Dirt Candy, Hangawi, and Candle 79 might be options, depending on the price range you had in mind. These aren't gluten-free places, but have gluten-free menus or options (but call ahead, just to be sure).

All those are vegetarian places -- I've never had occasion to look for non-vegetarian gluten-free food.

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01-09-2012 , 06:54 AM

#835

mosdef

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Originally Posted by evilganz

Tapas--I really love Txikito

Same here - my favorite part of the meal there is desert, so be sure to save room. Also, they usually have one really expensive thing (like a fish or beef dish) that serves several people - when I've had these they are definitely worth it. Don't let the price throw you, they'll say they have a fish special for $40 or something, but it's much larger than the standard $10 - $20 tapas items.

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01-09-2012 , 09:47 AM

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Have you been to Tertulia on a weekend? How long did you have to wait for a table? Might try it out this Friday. (edit saw you said 30m earlier, not bad at all, going to suggest it to group)

Went to Saraghina in Bed Stuy this weekend, usually don't venture to Brooklyn but really glad I did, very close copy of naples style pizza, had a bunch of other small plates too that were great (especially their octopus dish), really cute place, mix of hipsters/locals and everyday peeps and pretty reasonably priced 7 people ate and drank for about 300.

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01-10-2012 , 12:31 AM

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Fedfan691

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Went to Saraghina in Bed Stuy this weekend, usually don't venture to Brooklyn but really glad I did, very close copy of naples style pizza, had a bunch of other small plates too that were great (especially their octopus dish), really cute place, mix of hipsters/locals and everyday peeps and pretty reasonably priced 7 people ate and drank for about 300.

holllllllaaaaa, we moving up in the world. interesting you didn't pick roberta's since it's the same neck of the woods and has more hype but saraghina is our stumbling-distance go-to.

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01-10-2012 , 02:58 AM

#838

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i think nizza is it! cheaper, bigger menu, and better reviews!
thanks!

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Cool! Let us know how it is!

it was really good. service was great, food was great, atmosphere was perfect. reasonably priced as well. really had a great time. and the manager sent over a champagne toast because we were there celebrating a birthday.

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01-10-2012 , 02:38 PM

#839

jws43yale

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I went on a Saturday night at like 9:30 and had about a 30 minute wait for 2 people. Second time was on a Thursday night fairly early (like 7:30) and had a similar wait so may be a bit hit or miss. Since I live down that way my GF and I just pick 2-3 restaurants we want to try that are walk-in only and call to see which has the shortest wait.

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01-10-2012 , 02:40 PM

#840

jws43yale

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Originally Posted by -Mr. Beautiful-

If money doesn't matter and you want clubs, the best spot is going to be Meatpacking and staying at either the Standard or Gansevoort. Think there is a pretty good scene down in Soho as well but don't know it as well.

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01-11-2012 , 02:00 AM

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ham on rye

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Originally Posted by 2Fast

Still think Blue Ribbon, Bond Street and Yama are 3 pretty awesome longstanding NYC sushi places - not cheap but not crazy either (like Masa/Morimoto/etc.). Sushi Samba is not bad but kind of a tired brand IMO.

i've been to sushi samba a few times, never liked it much. usually poor service and i don't think the fish is that great, more of a gimmicky menu.

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Originally Posted by Fedfan691

holllllllaaaaa, we moving up in the world. interesting you didn't pick roberta's since it's the same neck of the woods and has more hype but saraghina is our stumbling-distance go-to.

i used to live right by roberta's and always thought it was ridiculously overrated. did appreciate the BYOB thing though, is that still in effect?

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01-12-2012 , 12:30 AM

#842

carebearington

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Originally Posted by serenity21

Chelsea has a ton of clubs, like around 23rd and 9th ave.

Agreed. Check out the Frying Pan for a decent crowd with some good food and drink.

High Line Park area is nice too.

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01-14-2012 , 12:45 AM

#843

Fedfan691

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i used to live right by roberta's and always thought it was ridiculously overrated. did appreciate the BYOB thing though, is that still in effect?

byob i think will always be in effect if you've poked your head in more than a few times, but they have a full liquor license now. i agree, of course it's overrated as a restaurant, apps are nomnomnom but their pizzas are the equivalent of an over-scarfed under-slept starving artist approaching your local american apparel babe thinking he's the next dash snow.

...wow i need to get out of here.

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01-14-2012 , 01:18 AM

#844

Syous

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really didn't like pdt, thought the drinks sucked and the decor wasn't anything special. was expecting more, for some reason I thought it was like the #1 mixology place so maybe that's just me bitter about hyping it up.

Elsa is a pretty cool place for mixology.

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01-23-2012 , 09:33 AM

#845

dannyc43

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Spending a month in new york later in the year, mostly likely spend 2 week in manhattan but looking to do a few weeks in the other boroughs (currently thinking brooklyn and the bronx) to experience a bit of the nyc outside manhattan. Any recommendations of where to stay (areas) in these boroughs?

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01-23-2012 , 10:41 AM

#846

nyc999

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You're better off doing a day trip to the Bronx

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01-23-2012 , 10:48 AM

#847

Mittens

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Originally Posted by dannyc43

yeah, ummm, the Bronx isn't all that interesting. 98% of the interesting stuff to do/see/experience in NYC is in Manhattan or Brooklyn. If you're married to the idea of staying in a 3rd borough, there's some stuff around PS1 in Queens that I hear is interesting, but others can probably direct you better.

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01-23-2012 , 12:28 PM

#848

diskoteque

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+1 to sushi samba being a pretty bad place to eat. have been there a few times and each time the service was pretty bad and i didnt like the ambiance. (i know it's supposed to have a fun, hip, party feel to it but it's way too loud and the seating arrangements were poor).

i stopped there for a drink after a nice dinner at one if by land, two if by sea and hung out at the bar for a bit. no complaints. i'll probably limited any future visits to drinks only. so many better places in NYC for sushi (and some at a lower price point) it isnt even funny