Sadly the restaurant where I had the best meal of my life to date has since closed. Les Ambassadeurs in Paris was a truly unparalleled experience. This is a picture of one of the desserts we had which I wanted … Read more..
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09
Jul
Acme – NYC
ACME – NYC 9 Great Jones Street New York, NY 10012 Rating: 8.0 Acme is characterized as a “downtown brasserie” that currently inhabits the old dingy Cajun spot which occupied the space for over 25 years. Of the four owners, two … Read more..
06
Jul
Rosemary’s Enoteca – NYC
ROSEMARY’S ENOTECA & TRATTORIA – NYC 18 Greenwich Avenue New York, 10011 Rating: 7.2 What is even more local and sustainable than farm to table? Rooftop to table. Rosemary’s just opened in a prime corner location in the West Village. Restaurateur … Read more..
05
Jul
The Standard Grill – NYC
THE STANDARD GRILL – NYC 848 Washington Street New York, NY 10014 Rating: 7.0 I have been to the Standard Grill countless times for brunch, dinner, snacks, drinks …you name it and I have had it. The one thing I … Read more..
Filed Under: Brunch, Date Spot, Drinks, Groups, Outdoor Seating
Tags: BISTRO FARE, HOTEL, MEATPACKING, NEW YORK, OYSTERS, TRENDY, WEST VILLAGE
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03
Jul
Norwood – NYC
NORWOOD – NYC 241 West 14th Street, New York NY 10011 Rating: 7.5 Norwood is a private club right near the meatpacking district. It is a brownstone building that is converted into a homey space for parties or relaxing in … Read more..
Filed Under: Date Spot, Drinks, Groups, Outdoor Seating
Tags: MEATPACKING, NEW YORK, PRIVATE CLUB
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02
Jul
Blue Potato & Caviar
At a wedding that I was in recently the hors d’oeuvres were delicious at each event throughout the weekend. My particular favorite was this little blue potato filled with sour cream and caviar. Not only was this a delightful combination … Read more..
Filed Under: BLACKBOARD
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27
Jun
Extra Virgin – NYC
EXTRA VIRGIN – NYC 259 West 4th Street New York, NY 10014 Rating: 7.7 The true sign of a good dish is when you walk into a restaurant and it is on everyone’s table. This is entirely true of the meatballs … Read more..
Filed Under: Date Spot, Outdoor Seating
Tags: COMFORT FOOD, ITALIAN, NEW YORK, WEST VILLAGE
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25
Jun
Zucchini Blossoms
One of the best things about the Hamptons in the summer is the Amagansett farmers market. The market is a gorgeous array of local produce and food from all of the surrounding farmland that makes the scenery out there so … Read more..
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07
Jun
The Little Owl – NYC
THE LITTLE OWL – NYC 90 Bedford St. (at Grove St.) New York, NY 10014 Rating: 7.2 The Little Owl is an adorable little restaurant surrounded by brownstones and tree-lined streets in the heart of the West Village. Peering down at your … Read more..
03
Jun
Gramercy Terrace – NYC
GRAMERCY TERRACE – NYC Gramercy Park Hotel, 2 Lexington Avenue, New York NY 10010 Rating: 8.2 On a gorgeous sunny day like today the best places to have brunch in the city are outdoor terraces and rooftops. Danny Meyer’s newly … Read more..
