Somersky's Profile
El Porron: 1st Ave betw. 61st and 62nd. General review
Went with some friends who had been there 4 times already. Good for UES as everyone here says but not great...in general the seafood tapas are best...octopus, shrimp, etc. I found the Churros to be greasy, and better ones can be found on the 14th Street L train station. With two bottles of wine and a multitude of tapas, I think the bill was $250....I would go back only because as others have said, it brings some variety to this otherwise bland stretch of new york
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El Porron
1123 1st Ave, New York, NY 10065
Fun place to dine for 5 eligible ladies - 35-45
Go to the Rooftop of the Empire hotel, the food is run by China Grill, and the scene is amazing, especially if they come in before the weather turns....
West Side too family oriented, go down to Alphabet City, or maybe Baoronda on east side, weds nights they have music dancing on tables....
Traveling in september
vice versa good for a meal in B'way area...best thing on the menu is the ravioli
asia de cuba a bit tired but still fun if you go late enought
Union Square always a good meal
balthazar touristy
DB good pre fixe menu
Gilt have not been, former Le Cirque space
Le Bernadin Excellent
Del Friscos is chain--best steak in city to me is Ben and Jacks truly just like Peter Lugers without having to go to Brooklyn, but that is the best steak experience. make res now though
Gramercy Tavern great
Hope this helps
