What: Friday dinner before hitting the city. They have a mean porterhouse and some interesting cocktails (yes … I had a few).Their staff is extremely nice, ambience is ok. Once you are there you will realize the place has been around for a while. I would probably go on a MSG off night, otherwise the place gets packed.
Where: 33rd and 8th Ave (Click for map)
Menu:
Drink: Olive/Midori martinis
Apps: Crab and Lobster cord chowder
Main: Porterhouse for two with lobster mash and creamed spinach
Closer: Peach cobler
Cost:~ $155 for 2
What: Early weekday dinner for two; keep in mind that these guys have fickle hours. Due to their proximity to MSGardens they will stay open later when there is an event otherwise they will start closing their kitchen at around 8PM.
Where: 1 Penn Plaza (Click for map)
Menu:
Drink: Half bottle of their house merlot
Apps: Prince Edward Island Mussels ( in a saffron tomatoe broth)
Main: Steak Elvis , Colorado rack of lamb
Closer: Chocolate brownie sundae
Cost:~ $170 for 2
What: Friday dinner, with a group of 4-5 after a long week where you just want to eat & drink… then crash … (warning: after a meal here you will not be able to do anything)
Where: 91 1st Ave (Click for map)
Menu:
Drink: BYOB: Wine/Beer your choice, I prefer wine from a boutique wine shop 3 doors south.
Apps: Fish Spring Rolls, Gothamba Roti, Chicken Mulligatawny
Main: String Hopper Kotthu, Kotthu Roti, Sri Lankan Crab Curry, Beef Curry
Closer: The extra bottles of wine you shouldn’t have bought
Cost:~ $80 for 4-5 (not including drinks)
What: The post movie late night dinner
Where: 249 Park Ave. South (Click for map)
Menu:
Drink: Water with fresh lime
App: Chilled Shrimp Fricassée
Grub: Le Burger with goat cheese
Closer: Coffee
Cost: ~$25 per person