Getting culinarily cultured … nyc styleSalad ForkTumblr (3.0; @saladfork)http://saladfork.tumblr.com/Nick and Stefs Steakhouse What: Friday dinner before hitting the...<img src="http://data.tumblr.com/QfWB5O76Hawlv36lzqwqiX3U_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.rapatina.com/nickStef/" target="_blank">Nick and Stefs Steakhouse</a></p> <p>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.</p> <p>Where: 33rd and 8th Ave (<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=33rd+and+8th+avenue,+New+York,+NY&sll=40.75189,-73.99277&sspn=0.009899,0.015535&ie=UTF8&ll=40.75163,-73.993971&spn=0.009899,0.015535&z=16&iwloc=addr" target="_blank">Click</a> for map)</p> <p>Menu:</p> <p>Drink: Olive/Midori martinis</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Apps: Crab and Lobster cord chowder</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Main:  Porterhouse for two with lobster mash and creamed spinach</p> <p>Closer: Peach cobler</p> <p>Cost:~ $155 for 2</p>http://saladfork.tumblr.com/post/40606312http://saladfork.tumblr.com/post/40606312Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:12:00 -0400Tupelo Grill What: Early weekday dinner for two; keep in mind...<img src="http://data.tumblr.com/QfWB5O76Hawjlxszn7Yz0erJ_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.tupelogrillnyc.com/" target="_blank">Tupelo Grill</a></p> <p>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.</p> <p>Where: 1 Penn Plaza (<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=1+Penn+Plaza,+New+York,+NY&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=42.224734,63.632813&ie=UTF8&ll=40.75189,-73.99277&spn=0.009899,0.015535&z=16&iwloc=addr" target="_blank">Click </a>for map)</p> <p>Menu:</p> <p>Drink: Half bottle of their house merlot</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Apps: Prince Edward Island Mussels ( in a saffron tomatoe broth)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Main: Steak Elvis , Colorado rack of lamb</p> <p>Closer: Chocolate brownie sundae</p> <p>Cost:~ $170 for 2</p>http://saladfork.tumblr.com/post/40600060http://saladfork.tumblr.com/post/40600060Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:09:00 -0400Sigiri What: Friday dinner, with a group of 4-5 after a long...<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/QfWB5O76Hab7xgq1NMpvcvdN_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.sigirinyc.com/" target="_blank">Sigiri</a></p> <p>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)</p> <p>Where: 91 1st Ave (<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&q=sigiri&near=New+York,+NY&fb=1&cid=0,0,7516141046904223363&ll=40.727031,-73.986397&spn=0.009838,0.018303&z=16&iwloc=A" target="_blank">Click</a> for map)</p> <p>Menu:</p> <p>Drink: BYOB: Wine/Beer your choice, I prefer wine from a boutique wine shop 3 doors south.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Apps: Fish Spring Rolls, Gothamba Roti, Chicken Mulligatawny</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Main: String Hopper Kotthu, Kotthu Roti, Sri Lankan Crab Curry, Beef Curry</p> <p>Closer: The extra bottles of wine you shouldn’t have bought</p> <p>Cost:~ $80 for 4-5 (not including drinks)</p>http://saladfork.tumblr.com/post/38671898http://saladfork.tumblr.com/post/38671898Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:00:00 -0400Le’Express What: The post movie late night dinner Where:...<img src="http://data.tumblr.com/QfWB5O76Hab6wexuThRvf4AU_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.lexpressnyc.com/" target="_blank">Le’Express</a></p> <p>What: The post movie late night dinner</p> <p>Where: 249 Park Ave. South (<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=249+Park+Ave.+South&sll=40.75306,-73.983843&sspn=0.009834,0.018303&ie=UTF8&ll=40.738706,-73.987684&spn=0.009836,0.018303&z=16&iwloc=addr" target="_blank">Click </a>for map)</p> <p>Menu:</p> <p>Drink: Water with fresh lime</p> <p>App: Chilled Shrimp Fricassée</p> <p>Grub: Le Burger with goat cheese</p> <p>Closer: Coffee</p> <p>Cost: ~$25 per person</p>http://saladfork.tumblr.com/post/38668659http://saladfork.tumblr.com/post/38668659Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:31:00 -0400Fatty Crab What: The weekday “lets get exotic”...<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/QfWB5O76Ha51h9gvVl72OfH8_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.fattycrab.com/" target="_blank">Fatty Crab</a><a href="http://www.thekatirollcompany.com/" target="_blank"><br/></a></p> <p>What: The weekday “lets get exotic” craving</p> <p>Where: 643 Hudson Street (<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=643+Hudson+Street+nyc&sll=40.75306,-73.983843&sspn=0.010289,0.018775&ie=UTF8&ll=40.739307,-74.005473&spn=0.010291,0.018775&z=16&iwloc=addr" target="_blank">Click</a> for map)</p> <p>Menu:</p> <p>Drink:Ginger Beer (750ml of subtly spicy heaven)</p> <p>Apps: Quail Egg Shooters, Pork ribs</p> <p>Main: Spicy Crab (ideally during the summer…can get messy)</p> <p>Closer: More Ginger Beer.</p> <p>Cost:~ $70 for two (including drinks)</p>http://saladfork.tumblr.com/post/38147615http://saladfork.tumblr.com/post/38147615Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:12:00 -0400Kati Roll What: The 5am craving after a rough night out. Where:...<img src="http://data.tumblr.com/QfWB5O76Ha14cwugCtb5bmkm_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.thekatirollcompany.com/" target="_blank">Kati Roll</a></p> <p>What: The 5am craving after a rough night out.</p> <p>Where: 49 W 39th St (<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=49+W+39th+St+nyc&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=41.95363,71.71875&ie=UTF8&ll=40.75306,-73.983843&spn=0.009834,0.017509&z=16&iwloc=addr" target="_blank">Click</a> for map)</p> <p>Menu:</p> <p>Drink:Mango Maaza</p> <p>Grub: Unda Beef Roll, Achaari Paneer Roll (Veg.)</p>http://saladfork.tumblr.com/post/37780819http://saladfork.tumblr.com/post/37780819Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:22:00 -0400Koi What: Friday dinner after a little post week unwinding at...<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/QfWB5O76Ha139bwfM59tmy37_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.koirestaurant.com/home_ny.html" target="_blank">Koi</a></p> <p>What: Friday dinner after a little post week unwinding at the Bryant Park Patio</p> <p>Where: 40 West 40th St (<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=40+West+40th+St+nyc&sll=40.736917,-73.990796&sspn=0.009837,0.017509&ie=UTF8&ll=40.753385,-73.983607&spn=0.009834,0.017509&z=16&iwloc=addr" target="_blank">Click</a> for map)</p> <p>Menu:</p> <p>Drink: Ginger Mojito</p> <p>Apps: Crispy Rice Topped with Spicy Tuna, Creamy Rock Shrimp,</p> <p>Main: Koi Dragon Roll, Lamb Chops</p> <p>Closer: Ice Cream Bar Trio.</p> <p>Cost:~ $120 for two (including drinks)</p>http://saladfork.tumblr.com/post/37777272http://saladfork.tumblr.com/post/37777272Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:51:00 -0400The Coffee Shop What: Post hangover weekend brunch Where: 29...<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/QfWB5O76H9tju6unsS8EJvcU_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/7089177/new_york_ny/coffee_shop.html" target="_blank">The Coffee Shop</a></p> <p>What: Post hangover weekend brunch</p> <p>Where: 29 Union Sq. West (<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=29+Union+Sq.+West+nyc&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=41.95363,78.398437&ie=UTF8&ll=40.736917,-73.990796&spn=0.009837,0.01914&z=16" target="_blank">Click </a>for map)</p> <p>Must Have: Some crazy brunch special  that is a pork stew and comes with a shot  (can’t spell or pronounce the name) was pretty good  (Beautiful waitresses as well)</p> <p>Cost:~ $40 for two</p>http://saladfork.tumblr.com/post/37148482http://saladfork.tumblr.com/post/37148482Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:14:02 -0400The Red Cat What: Dinner Where: 227 10th Avenue ( Click for...<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/QfWB5O76H9tjqwj3TOGt69Gh_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.redcatrestaurants.com/" title="The Red Cat" target="_blank">The Red Cat</a></p> <p>What: Dinner</p> <p>Where: 227 10th Avenue ( <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=227+10th+Avenue+nyc&sll=40.742754,-74.004786&sspn=0.009836,0.01914&ie=UTF8&ll=40.748395,-74.004722&spn=0.009835,0.01914&z=16&iwloc=addr" target="_blank">Click</a> for map)</p> <p>Must have: The grilled quail (Great wine selection)</p> <p>Cost: ~$75 for two (not including wine)</p>http://saladfork.tumblr.com/post/37148271http://saladfork.tumblr.com/post/37148271Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:11:29 -0400 202 Café What: Brunch Where: 75 Ninth Ave.(click for...<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/QfWB5O76H9tjkskga7vggcwj_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><dl> <dt> <a href="http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/202/index.html" target="_blank">202 Café</a> </dt> <dt><br/></dt> <dt>What: Brunch<br/> </dt> <dt><br/></dt> <dt>Where: 75 Ninth Ave.(<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=75+Ninth+Ave+nyc&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=41.95363,78.398437&ie=UTF8&ll=40.742754,-74.004786&spn=0.009836,0.01914&z=16&iwloc=addr" target="_blank">click</a> for map)<br/> </dt> <dt><br/></dt> <dt>Must have: Full-english breakfast </dt> <dt><br/></dt> <dt>Cost: ~$30 for two<br/> </dt> <dt><br/></dt> <dt><br/></dt> </dl>http://saladfork.tumblr.com/post/37147752http://saladfork.tumblr.com/post/37147752Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:06:00 -0400