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NEW YORK
Food & Wine
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Ai Fiori.
@aifiori
This Michael White (@Chefbianco)
restaurant opened last year and has received numerous accolades from
the very beginning. A formidable restaurant on the second floor of
the
Setai Hotel, with
classic French service, Italian inspired food, mostly French and
Italian wines, and a flourish of fresh flowers at every turn, this
really is a must if in New York. They have continued their $84.00
prix fixe four course, which is a perfect
introduction to the menu. Phenomenal wine/beverage
program under the direction of Hristo Zisovski (@HristoZ)
They are well staffed with qualified
sommeliers for guidance on wine
pairings. The agnolotti with fava beans was easily the best I have ever had.
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Bar Boulud (UWS):
Michael Madrigale, Chef Sommelier: If you can attend one of his
Saturday Tasting Tables I highly recommend it. You will not be
disappointed. I have never learned so much about wine in such
a short amount of time.
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Bar Henry Bistro
(Greenwich Village)
Panko fried oysters, decent wine and cocktail selection
including half bottles. This is a good place to start your night
or meet up with a friend.
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Ciano (Flatiron District): John
Slover, Sommelier continued his half bottle market program (he started
while at Bar
Henry Bistro). Suggestions
to try: mixed olives (very simple and uncomplicated) and the ricotta cavatelli with duck sausage and Swiss chard. The wine selection is
extensive, ask for assistance from the Sommelier if you are unsure how
to pair with your meal. They have started serving lunch, which
also proves to provide a satisfying dining experience.
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Eataly New York (Flatiron
District). Its massive beyond any comparison and a
phenomenal resource and Italian food destination in the Flatiron
District. Snag a seat at the Salumi bar at
La Piazza.
I am pretty sure no matter what you order, you will not go wrong,
and I would suggest starting with the Grande Piatto Misto Salumi E
Formaggi. If you have any questions - Sal is the guy to
ask! Also, for those who are looking to improve their culinary
skills, they do provide classes at
La Scuola di Eataly.
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Ess-A-Bagel (2
locations) I have dreams about these bagels. The guys
working the counter are so much fun...and know just what a gal needs
after a LATE night out. :) Even great coffee!
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Locanda Verde
(TriBeCa) Lamb sliders...enough said. I would live here if I could
(well, just above). Breakfast is equally delicious. Looking forward to
dining at his newly opened
The Dutch,
should be just as interesting and satisfying. You can also follow
Chef
Andrew
Carmellini on his website.
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Motorino Pizza
(East Village) This is the best Neapolitan pie I have had outside
of Italy. The Brussels sprout and pancetta was to die for.
There is a bar about 3 doors down you can have a drink at while you wait
for a table. Also a location in Brooklyn, I assume just as good.
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Pulinos Bar & Pizza.
A pizza hot spot, the
menu selection will please any palate, right down to the traditional
fried egg; Patate Pizza was fantastic.
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The Ritz-Carlton - The Star Bar (Central Park) Awesome Bloody
Mary's, beautiful interiors, great conversation and people watching.
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Terroir Wine
Bar.
(@terroirny)
Marco Canora’s
(@marcocanora)
Tribeca wine bar is a great
place for happy
hour - amazing selection for
food and wine! I
have now added
Chateau Musar Jeune
and Cuvee Rouge (Bekaa
Valley) to my
favorites (thank you!). I imagine
you
could pair with almost anything; however it was fantastic with my
lamb sausage with sage leaves. There is a lot to explore on the
menus: both wine and food. If you have a chance, set aside a few
hours to really enjoy.
Hotels
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Hilton Garden Inn New York/West 35th Street
(Midtown): Best hotel in the city that I have come across (in my
price range). Subway access at the end of the block, cabs available
at all hours, spacious rooms/baths, most comfortable hotel bed I
have come across (at any price point).
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Doubletree Metropolitan (Midtown): 569 Lexington Avenue, New York
(map).
Clean, spacious (for New York), and easy access to the #6. Down
the street is
Ess A Bagel which will take care of
coffee and breakfast.
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Holiday Inn - 6th Ave. (Flatiron) Right down the street from a
number of great restaurants, bars, and shopping. Clean rooms,
very helpful staff, and affordable.
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The Pod
(Midtown): 230 E 51st St., New York (map). Just off of Lexington Ave,
clean, but very small rooms - even for New York. Opt for the in-room bath if you can and you will gain a bit of space and privacy.
Shared bath is fine and plentiful. Close to the #6. Down the
street is
Ess A Bagel which will take care of coffee and breakfast.
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Radisson Lexington (Midtown): 511 Lexington Ave at 48th St., New
York (map). Spacious rooms, clean bathrooms, Starbucks in the lobby for
desperate times.
The 6 is 2 blocks up on Lexington. Down the street is
Ess A Bagel
which will take care of coffee and breakfast.
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