Armis's Profile
BYO suggestions
Ivo & Lulu & La Sirene, next door to each other at 558 Broome St. nr. Varick St.
Best people-watching cafes/bars
BYOB, call 1st, policies change.
http://www.littleviews.com/home/newyork/wine_byo_restaurant_list.cfm
Bars w/ best views - beware, you pay for the booze AND the view
Mad 46 @ Roosevelt Hotel, 230 Fifth, Salon de Ning @ Peninsula Hotel, Lobby bar @ THE EMPIRE HOTEL, Rise @ theRitz-Carlton Hotel,
Weekday Lunch Date
I chose Asiate, location was convenient and my date is not such a foodie, so I thought she would enjoy the "wow" view. We were seated at a window table and the view was spectacular, as advertised. Service was attentive, yet not intrusive. Food was nicely plated, heirloom tomato salad appetizer was good, lamb entree was edible, but disappointing. Two courses, plus a glass of wine ($19 per glass, ouch) & cappucino for each of us came to $125, tax & tip included. The experience was very satisfying to the eye, less so for the palate.
Next time, I'm going to Perry St.
Armis, aka Rmis32
wine bar recs in SOHO or Washington Square area?
Gottino & Otto are both good chices. I would favor Gottino for more interesting food.
Best Eats in Park Slope
Palo Santo
652 Union Street (Fourth Avenue), Park Slope, Brooklyn; (718) 636-6311.
For Brooklyn Pizza Fans
Your Favorites Captured Forever on Film
http://nymag.com/daily/food/2008/06/totonnos_pizzamaking_captured_forever_on_film.html?om_u=$CwJbT&om_i=_BIRa-vB7RQ973P&aid=388690249&mid=2068123515&time=1212526575&issue=_BIRa-vB7RQ973P
outdoor simple quiet in bklyn
Alma (Mexican)
187 Columbia St., at Degraw St. Brooklyn, NY 11231 718-643-5400
Featured In Twenty-five Perfect Places for Outdoor Eating (6/10/06) NY Magazine
Vegetarian spots in Park Slope
My favorite at Veg Palate - Spicy Shitake Mushroom with Roast Duck vegetarian's roast duck served with peppered shitake mushroom & mixed vegs.
This site can help you find more places.
http://supervegan.com/restaurants.php
Vegetarian spots in Park Slope
Vegetarian Palate
258 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11217
(718) 623-8808
Veg level: Vegetarian (mostly vegan)
Looking for outdoor lunch spot in midtown west
Pampano
Critics' Pick (NY Magazine)
209 E. 49th St., (nr. Third Ave.)
212-751-4545
Featured In Twenty-five Perfect Places for Outdoor Eating (6/10/06)
Dinner entrees, $20.50 to $26.
Wine Bar for Discussion Group
I am part of a group that reads a book each month, then goes out for dinner & discusses it. We'd like to try a wine bar, a place not too dark or too noisy to hold our discussion. I would greatly appreciate your suggestions.
