Tag: New York City

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Yakitori Nonono

We went to this restaurant for a friends 35th bday. I think the food was excellent, and price was super reasonable (below is only about $300, which includes drinks).

For drink, they have a toki high ball on the menu. Of course would get that again. They also have some other interesting cocktails pictured on their menu. Would probably want to try one one of those next time.

For the good, would get everything pictured below again, except the spicy wings, chicken skin (5th and 7th pictured below), and one of the deserts (it’s last picture, the desert on the left hand side… the taste was described like sesame… guess I don’t like that as a desert). Also, missing below is the dish that had a very creamy (pasta-ish) like sauce. That was also really good

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Le Bain

We stopped by this really awesome / interesting rooftop bar near Chelsea / meat packing district. It had 3 main floors. Lowest one was just the bathrooms (that had bird sounds, and you could change into swimming gear). The second floor has a dancing area, plus a pool! The rooftop had a great view of the city and Jersey. Also had a bunch of seating / lounging area. Would definitely go back. Music was also pretty chill (deepish), and people there were pretty attractive 🙂

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Skinos

So this place has a really great vibe (almost Vegas like), good music, and really good food. We actually went back twice in one trip!

For drinks, has an espresso martini and mimosa.

For appetizers, has the fried calamari, the thinly sliced fish (what do you call that?), and the meatballs.

For the main (not sure why I don’t have a picture), got the lobster pasta and the beef brisket. Both were great, and would get them again).

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The William

Went to this place for some fancy drinks in New York City.

The one thing about this place is that it’s small, so getting a reservation ahead of time is recommended. We were, however, able to put our name down (for 3, and sitting at the bar), and waited for 1.5 hours (but waited at Park Avenue Tavern, which was close by).

For drinks, got something called Bad Love (very similar to an old fashion), and also tried the Tuna tar tar. The drink was good. The tuna though was not super fresh.

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Katz’s

First Jewish deli I’ve been to in New York City!

Ordered the recommended sandwich, the Bot pastrami sandwich with pickles. Also got a matzah soup. Everything was great! Would go back.

Ps. There was a line, but it went by pretty fast. Also, you don’t pay until you leave (they stamp your ticket and give you a receipt in order to exit).

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John’s of Bleecker Street

Apparently the number pizza place in Manhattan.

Got a pepperoni pizza and a mozzarella sticks. The pizza was great (but won’t say is absolutely THE best). It is pretty light (crust is not too thick), cheese is good, and not too much sauce. Mozerella stick was pretty standard. I would come back again (but wouldn’t go out of my way). Also paired my dinner with a merlot (which also was pretty standard).

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Eataly

An Italian food market great for drinks and, well Italian food and pastries. (There are also locations in Vegas and Paris, but this one is about the New York).

This is located at the World Trade Center building 4. Definitely great for Aperol Spritz and making your own cannoli (made mine with cow’s milk, and ciocolatto, which is 70% chocolate).

Next time I really want to try the pizza and/or pastas.

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Pazzo Notte

Great Italian place at the south side of Central Park.

Ordered an espresso martini to start (which they had a two for one special). Would say it’s the best espresso martini I’ve ever had.

For my main, got a penne vodka pasta with chicken. Solid call. We also had a side of mozzarella sticks (didn’t like how they made them though). Would definitely come back here.

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Pick a Bagel

First bagel place that I’ve tried in New York.

Got a ham and swiss bagel near midtown west. I had it with the “everything bagel” (apparently it’s a common bagel that has seeds of various spices like onion, garlic, etc). Definitely enjoyed the bagel, but next time would probably get it not toasted.