Flatiron District | City Crab & Seafood Co.
City Crab & Seafood Co.
235 Park Ave S
New York, NY 10003
212-529-3800
www.citycrabnyc.com
City Crab is located on the corner of Park Avenue and 19th Street, in the heart of the Flatiron District of lower Manhattan. Judging by the number of languages being spoken at the bar, City Crab is no secret to tourists. But with fresh seafood this good, it would be a hard secret to keep. And that creates one of the few downsides to the restaurant, that with its open floor plan and bustling business, it’s not a very intimate dining experience. || Read more »
Vietnamese Brunch at Bao Noodles
Bao Noodles
391 2nd Ave
(bet 22nd & 23rd St)
New York, NY
212.725.7770
212.725.6183
www.baonoodles.com
To many Americans, the thought of eating tripe (sections of cow, pig, sheep, etc. stomach), save for a guy like Anthony Bourdain is unheard of; revolting, even. I am not one of those Americans. While I do appreciate and enjoy a plate of spicy buffalo wings or a turkey club, I also find that I am learning to enjoy more exotic and ethnic foods. Vietnamese cuisine is not totally foreign to Americans. In fact, the recent popularity surge in the traditional French-Vietnamese Bahn Mi has given Vietnamese cuisine a new chance to prove itself on the New York City stage with other more traditional dishes. Bao Noodles in Gramercy Park is bringing New Yorkers what they want, and challenging us to try something new and different and what I came to find out, a spread that may even satisfy the cravings of Mr. Bourdain, himself. || Read more »
Theater District | Victor’s Cafe for Restaurant Week
Victor’s Cafe
236 West 52nd Street
New York, NY 10019
212-586-7714
www.victorscafe.com
I look forward to Restaurant Week, as it gives me the opportunity to sample some of New York City’s finest restaurants with a prix-fixe menu. For this excursion, some friends and I visited Victor’s Cafe, a Cuban hot spot that has been serving the theater district since 1963. Although we had not seen a show, I did notice that Victor’s had a very reasonable after theater menu.
Upon entering Victor’s, our coats were taken, and we met the rest of our party at the bar, where they were enjoying some red sangria and fried plantains. We were led right to our table, which was nestled between a semi circular couch and a few chairs. The decor, featuring colorful artwork and bamboo accents, projected the pre-embargo Cuba one might see in an old movie, possibly because the restaurant was only opened a year after the embargo went into effect. Our waiter quickly procured another pitcher of sangria for the table, and I enjoyed a tasty cocktail while browsing the menu. || Read more »
Restaurant Week Jan 25-Feb 7th – Book Today!
To view all of the participating restaurants or to book a table, hit the jump. || Read more »
Grand Opening: RBC NYC on Worth Street
RBC NYC
71 Worth Street
New York, NY 10013
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There’s coffee shops and then there’s coffee shops. How many coffee shops that you know of are using a Slayer Espresso machine in the city? Um, none…zip….zero…..zilch. The first machine out east, this $18,000 behemoth is the espresso machine that legends are made of, and lovers of coffee will travel far and wide to experience it. It’s fitting that a machine this expensive has opened up on Worth Street downtown. RBC NYC opened yesterday to a bit of fanfare and if you feel the need to try out some of the finest espresso, you should leave…..right now.
[via Gizmodo]
Image courtesy of RBCNYC

The Summit Bar
The Sunburnt Cow
Valentine’s Day throws us for a loop this year – landing on a Sunday, one week after Super Bowl. Whether you’re in the afterglow or aftershock of the results of the big game, you’ll no doubt be obligated to step up and treat your lady to a full day of Valentine’s bliss. But fear not – arranging a romantic dinner or even a brunch is easier than you think. NYC restaurants are posting enough special deals to make everyone happy. And even if you’re flying this one solo (again) there’s something for everyone!




