Non-sports bar to watch March Madness?

I know this might sound sort of odd.
But i'm looking for a non-sports bar where I can watch an NCAA hoops game tomorrow night, enjoy good food and a good glass of beer/wine, where i can hear my friends speak and not worry about getting beer spilled on me, etc.
Anywhere on the west side - from 42nd down to the West Village.
Suggestions?

goldstt in Manhattan

Vegas Mother's Day Brunch

We're probably staying at the Four Seasons. Having no information to go on, I was worried Verandah would just be generic hotel dining...i guess not?

goldstt in Southwest

Vegas Mother's Day Brunch

No car...but would rent one for right opportunity...budget is ~$75/each.

goldstt in Southwest

Vegas Mother's Day Brunch

My wife and I are stealing away to Vegas...happens to be mother's day weekend.
Anybody have any ideas of great brunch places on the big day (Sunday the 10th for those of you who might have forgotten!)?
I'm not interested in a buffet (with lobster tails or without). Just good food and good atmosphere.
Thanks!

goldstt in Southwest

best chicken for roasting? - manhattan/UWS

ok...i'll make the trek...you've convinced me.
I'm also a little squeamish about cutting off the head, but i guess i'll get over that.
thanks for the recommendation!

goldstt in The Best

best chicken for roasting? - manhattan/UWS

OK...a mini-report from me, the OP.
I cooked a pollo rosso chicken last night.
It was quite good - and not too gamey.

I'd like to try other suggestions (Chinatown's a little too far). Anybody else have a chicken they love for roasting?

goldstt in The Best

best chicken for roasting? - manhattan/UWS

ok. my beloved neighborhood butcher shop has gone to the great butcher shop in the sky (Oppenheimers on the UWS, RIP).
I used to go almost every weekend in the fall and winter to pick up a chicken for roasting.
Now i need a new source. Supermarket chicken is tasteless. I haven't found a whole foods or fresh direct kind that i like.
The union sq greenmarket is do-able on some weekends, but not all.
anybody have a great chicken source on the UWS? If it's a REALLY great chicken source, i'll go anywhere.

goldstt in The Best

Fried Zucchini Blossoms

It seems to be the season (or the end of the season).
What restaurants have great versions of this dish?

goldstt in Manhattan

Italian on North Fork?

I'm riding in the North Fork Century this coming Sunday...and am looking for a place to do a little carbo-loading...with some great pasta.

We're staying in Greenport...and in the past we've gone to Pepi's in Southold...but we're definitely ready to try something new...a water view would be great...

Any suggestions?

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