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Jeff Grossman
Jeff Grossman
All things being equal, I'll be around.
Honestly, I might schedule such a bottle for someone's house rather than a resto. That way, we can send lesser vessels to accompany the dreadnought through the bay and into the harbor.
I suppose street food has become Shake Shack, but I will admit that I've never had the time to stand on line.
For jeebing I would come to my neck of the woods: lots of locavore, organic, crunchy sort of restos in Brooklyn that will allow BYO.
Honestly, I might schedule such a bottle for someone's house rather than a resto. That way, we can send lesser vessels to accompany the dreadnought through the bay and into the harbor.
I suppose street food has become Shake Shack, but I will admit that I've never had the time to stand on line.
For jeebing I would come to my neck of the woods: lots of locavore, organic, crunchy sort of restos in Brooklyn that will allow BYO.
Arjun Mendiratta
Arjun Mendiratta
originally posted by Jeff Grossman:
For jeebing I would come to my neck of the woods
...how generous of you.
Levi Dalton
Levi Dalton
My on-a-good-day nyc experiences haven't changed too much in awhile. These are a few of them...
Caffe Latte at Abraco in the East Village. This must be accompanied by an olive oil cracker (not the olive oil cake, but rather, the cracker).
Tres Leche cake doughnut from the Doughnut Plant in the LES. This is nice with the hot chai that they also sell. I recommend purchasing two doughnuts. You are there, after all.
A Super Heebster sandwich at Russ & Daughters in the LES. Accept no substitutes. Ordering the "Super" version is key, btw.
The tea service at Lady Mendl's, on Irving Place. Come early for your reservation and sit in the waiting room for awhile. So lovely.
Many good options exist for Neapolitan style pizza, even now that Una Pizza has left to LA. I personally end up at Motorino now and again, but there are lots of potentials.
Prune is my favorite restaurant in New York, I think, and specifically at lunch time, when it is possible to walk in without a wait and have a delicious meal. I highly recommend the lamb burger on toasted Enligh muffin. East Village.
An order of pork buns at Momofuku Noodle Bar (which I prefer to Ssam Bar right now). In the East Village.
The grilled corn at the take out side of Cafe Habana in Nolita.
Composed dishes (not sushi) at Soto. West Village.
Go to Milos Estiatorio. Select your own fish from the wall of fish. I usually get the Turbot, if it is available, and I am prepared to wait extra for it. Have it simply grilled whole. Have a nice bottle of greek white wine. Share with someone whose company you enjoy. Best to make a reservation in advance, so as not to get stuck at the bar tables. Midtown West.
Second City Dog at Shake Shack. Lots of locations now.
Bergdorf's has I think the best window displays of the all the major retailers.
The Greenmarket days at Union Square are fun to be at.
The beer room at the Whole Foods Bowery has a nice selection of imported beers. I think it is a good option for grabbing a few bottles of brew.
The best grocery shopping, all things considered, is probably to be found at Fairway Market on Broadway.
The Loster Rolls at Luke's Lobster are the best versions of the prized sandwich that I am aware of in New York at this time.
The cocktails at Vandaag are great. And the staff is nice. Really worth a stop. East Village.
A very good porchetta sandwich can be had at Porchetta, although sometimes they are a touch dry these days. A bit of evoo would help with that. Make sure to sprinkle on some of the flavoring from the little tin can by the cash register. East Village.
An evening at the NY Philharmonic in Lincoln Center. The Summer Series is very deftly handled. Arrive early on a sunny day and sit on the grass above Lincoln.
Aburiya Kinnosuke for the Yellowtail collar special, if available, and a fresh squeezed juice cocktail. Near Grand Central.
The Ten Bells. Of course.
A stop into PJ's wine shop for a look at the sherry selection on my way to The Cloisters museum for a walkaround followed by a picnic overlooking the Hudson. Waaay uptown in Morningside Heights.
Finding a great wine with age on it for a more than reasonable price is easy enough at Tribeca Grill, as you can see here: http://www.myriadrestaurantgroup.com/tribecagrill/TribecaGrill_WineList.pdf
The housemade non-alcoholic sodas at Perry Street are delicious. Sit on one of the couch like things in the lounge and look out the window at the river. West Village.
I enjoy to have breakfast in the Waldorf Astoria's Peacock Alley. Check out the antique clock in the lobby nearby.
The tea smoked duck entree at Grand Sichuan on 55th and 2nd Ave. They allow corkage here.
I like to stroll through oldish churches. It is something that I enjoy. Two of note are St. Bart's in Midtown and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Harlem.
The Kreuz Market sausages available at Hill Country make it worthy of a stop in.
A Dark & Stormy at Smith & Mills in Tribeca is an ideal of the form. Also, this venue, along with Apotheke, sports one of my favorite bathrooms in New York City.
If you are willing to pay up, the various locations of Grom have delicious gelato.
I enjoy to go to Dinosaur BBQ, up by Columbia. I won't say that it is great, great BBQ. But I will say that I enjoy to go there.
July is good timing to catch something at Summer Stage in Central Park. The shows are usually very good, and also free. An easy walk from the Whitney Museum, if you want to double up on the day.
A frisbee toss on Roosevelt Island can be nice on a summer day, as long as the wind isn't too strong. Roosevelt Island's grassy spaces are less populated than Central Park's, and so lend themselves a bit more to frisbee adventures. Take the Tram out there. Pack a lunch. There is no where worth eating at once you arrive.
Grandaisy Bakery on Sullivan Street in Soho. This used to be the original Sullivan Street bakery. Still a favorite destination for me. Get a pizza square. The funghi is my favorite.
A visit to The Paris Theatre for a viewing of what is current amongst French Cinema. 58th St. near 5th Ave.
People have their favorite steakhouses. But one they usually forget to mention is Le Relais de Venise l'Entrecote, which admittedly is more about the sauce than the steak. But what sauce!! Just the best steak frites idea imagineable. Midtown East.
Most people think of the same 4 or so places to have a good bagel, but my favorite remains unheralded: Bagel Works on 1st Ave., between 66th and 67th Sts. Arrive at 5:30am or so for a fresh from the oven, totally terrific warm bagel.
Terramare Cafe on East 65th St. has delicious bombolone. Don't get anything else, or risk getting fleeced. Just get a bombolone and promptly leave, walking over to Central park to sit and eat.
Lunch at Ippudo offers what is probably the best ramen currently available in NYC. It is best to go as a singleton to have any hope of getting a seat within a reasonable amount of time.
The Morgan Library and Museum has this glass elevator that I just love. You feel like you are riding up to the very sky. Midtown East.
Di Palo's on Grand Street is a must visit for fresh mozzarella. Be prepared to wait.
It is a good idea to have oysters at (the original) Blue Ribbon. Also the bone marrow. But especially the oysters. Soho.
It is worth it to go to the Time Warner Center just for the Nutter Butter cookies at Keller's Bouchon Bakery.
Banh Mi Saigon in Little Italy is good if you want a delicious sandwich (skip the other options) and you aren't too worried about what may actually be in it, in terms of protein.
Despana on Broome Street is a good market to go to when looking for gourmet items from Spain.
It has been too long since I checked in, but in my experience, Sistina on the UES is underrated for very good Italian food.
Of course for wine there is Chambers Street, Crush, Astor, and Uva.
Recommended bars that could be referred to as dives: Milano's (LES), International Bar (East Village), McSorley's (East Village), Dubliner House (UWS)
Franny's in Brooklyn's Park Slope is a favorite. Be prepared to wait for a table.
Manducatis in Long Island City still has enough back vintage Italian red wine gems at great prices to make it worth a special trip to raid the cellar. Perhaps you want to eat elsewhere beforehand, like at M. Wells Diner.
If you haven't strolled through the great hall of Grand Central Terminal before, you really need to do that at least once. There is a Murray's Cheese and a Joe coffee shop in there, too.
A stop into the Gramercy Tavern bar room for a glass of wine. 20th off of Park Ave. South. Also to mention, Chef Michael Anthony is right now turning out the finest food in the history of GT. I usually eat something while I am there.
A stop into Bar Jamon for a glass of Ameztoi "Rubentis". Just perfect about this time of year. And the 2010 is back on form for this wine.
I have yet to have a spellbinding Kaiseki meal in NYC, but the closest I have come to that ideal was at Rosanjin in Tribeca, which is a place that I would like to return to some time soon.
A trip out to the Brooklyn Botantical Gardens for a stroll amongst the cherry blossoms.
A visit to the Met Museum on 82nd for a walk around - there is a newish American wing, btw - to be followed by taking in the view from the roof. Eat and drink before you arrive, though. Options inside have often have long lines. Of course, Central Park and it's lake with all the small boats is just right around the corner.
A pastrami sandwich on light rye from counter service at Katz's Delicatessen. Accompany with a Dr. Brown's soda. LES.
Stuffed Grape Leaves at Bereket. LES.
It has been awhile, but I have liked Little Giant for a casual dinner in the past. On Orchard Street.
Dinner at the hidden Japanese restaurant Tsukushi, on Tudor City Place, where the only chef is the owner, and the clientele are mostly Japanese folks working at the U.N. There is no a la carte menu here. It is a set menu, and it is full of little, special treats. Sometimes they allow corkage. Best to ask ahead.
A visit to the hidden back drawing room at Gilt, which is amazing little spot to have a glass of wine. Or get the couch by the fireplace in the vestibule. A highly coveted perch, in my opinion.
An order of amaro at Lupa. I dig on Caffo del Capo a lot, myself. Soho.
A late night run to Sake Bar Hagi, in midtown near Times Square. 49th St. Have some Kubota sake and order several many skewers. Delicious and cheap. Avoid the larger entree offerings.
A beer or scotch at the original PJ Clarke's on 3rd Ave. Open till 4am every day. Skip the food, though.
There is a Vietnamese restaurant in Chinatown very near the courthouse that is very good and cheap. Great condensed milk coffee. My remembering the actual name of this venue would be impossible. Also, there is no atmosphere here aside from the old characters who compose the waitstaff.
The only street food I return to with regularity is the Lamb Sandwich on Pita at the Halal Guys food cart, 53rd and 6th Ave. Look for the guys in the yellow sweatshirts.
An afternoon trip to Bryant Park, and perhaps a stroll through the main Library Building as well. One way to take in Bryant Park that not a lot of people realize is to go up to the second floor cafe of the Japanese bookstore across the street and take a stool at the window seats.
Late night Bi Bim Bap at Kun Jip in Koreatown. Get a beer to accompany. Don't overorder, they are going to lay out a lot of food for you.
A stop into the Essex Street Market (LES) for a cheese discovery at Formaggio Essex.
A Lure Burger at Lure Fishbar in Soho.
Brunch in Chelsea Market. Why Chelsea Market? Because you have tons of options to mix and match your meal from the different vendors there, there is open seating, and best of all, no huge lines. Brunch in NYC usually involves huge lines. This is a get around of that phenomenon. I especially recommend the Grilled Cheese sandwich from Amy's Bread or the meatloaf sandwich from Dickson's Farmstead Meats. The Highline is nearby.
Pegu Club for a Gin-Gin Mule. Still one of the best cocktails on offer in NYC. Soho.
Take in a picture at the Film Forum.
The most trendy place to eat in NYC right now, which I also enjoyed myself, is Torrisi Italian Specialties. The wine list isn't the reason to go, though. Get there early (5:15pm or so) to get a table at dinner time.
Stop in to Argosy Books on 59th St. to check out the selection of out of print wine books (downstairs). This is a special place in Manhattan.
A visit to the Peking Duck House for, what else, Peking Duck. I like a side of Chinese Broccoli, myself. Corkage allowed.
Dinner at Soba Koh for cold Inaka Soba, and an appetizer from the specials list. Sapporo on draft. Avoid dessert. East Village.
A visit to Cocktail Kingdom/Mud Puddle Books on West 21 St. for a look at vintage cocktail book reproductions and high quality barware accessories.
The original Wondee Siam in Hell's Kitchen for Thai. Bring your own beverage. The experience is increased ten fold if you happen to bring someone who is Thai with you. Somehow the food becomes much better.
In terms of the Four Star restaurant experience, keep in mind that most of them are open for lunch. Perhaps DANIEL being the only exception to this? Personally, I prefer Jean-Georges at lunch, for instance. Request the main dining room at JG. Get the uni on brown bread for one of your courses.
People I seriously enjoy to talk with, if they are on duty and available: Raj at DANIEL, Michael Madrigale at Bar Boulud, Pascaline at Rouge Tomate, Juliette at Gramercy, Ralf at Trestle, Jim Meehan at PDT.
Places that people talk well about that I have not been to include Brooklyn Fare and Kin Shop.
I have plenty of advice about places to avoid. Just message me for those.
Caffe Latte at Abraco in the East Village. This must be accompanied by an olive oil cracker (not the olive oil cake, but rather, the cracker).
Tres Leche cake doughnut from the Doughnut Plant in the LES. This is nice with the hot chai that they also sell. I recommend purchasing two doughnuts. You are there, after all.
A Super Heebster sandwich at Russ & Daughters in the LES. Accept no substitutes. Ordering the "Super" version is key, btw.
The tea service at Lady Mendl's, on Irving Place. Come early for your reservation and sit in the waiting room for awhile. So lovely.
Many good options exist for Neapolitan style pizza, even now that Una Pizza has left to LA. I personally end up at Motorino now and again, but there are lots of potentials.
Prune is my favorite restaurant in New York, I think, and specifically at lunch time, when it is possible to walk in without a wait and have a delicious meal. I highly recommend the lamb burger on toasted Enligh muffin. East Village.
An order of pork buns at Momofuku Noodle Bar (which I prefer to Ssam Bar right now). In the East Village.
The grilled corn at the take out side of Cafe Habana in Nolita.
Composed dishes (not sushi) at Soto. West Village.
Go to Milos Estiatorio. Select your own fish from the wall of fish. I usually get the Turbot, if it is available, and I am prepared to wait extra for it. Have it simply grilled whole. Have a nice bottle of greek white wine. Share with someone whose company you enjoy. Best to make a reservation in advance, so as not to get stuck at the bar tables. Midtown West.
Second City Dog at Shake Shack. Lots of locations now.
Bergdorf's has I think the best window displays of the all the major retailers.
The Greenmarket days at Union Square are fun to be at.
The beer room at the Whole Foods Bowery has a nice selection of imported beers. I think it is a good option for grabbing a few bottles of brew.
The best grocery shopping, all things considered, is probably to be found at Fairway Market on Broadway.
The Loster Rolls at Luke's Lobster are the best versions of the prized sandwich that I am aware of in New York at this time.
The cocktails at Vandaag are great. And the staff is nice. Really worth a stop. East Village.
A very good porchetta sandwich can be had at Porchetta, although sometimes they are a touch dry these days. A bit of evoo would help with that. Make sure to sprinkle on some of the flavoring from the little tin can by the cash register. East Village.
An evening at the NY Philharmonic in Lincoln Center. The Summer Series is very deftly handled. Arrive early on a sunny day and sit on the grass above Lincoln.
Aburiya Kinnosuke for the Yellowtail collar special, if available, and a fresh squeezed juice cocktail. Near Grand Central.
The Ten Bells. Of course.
A stop into PJ's wine shop for a look at the sherry selection on my way to The Cloisters museum for a walkaround followed by a picnic overlooking the Hudson. Waaay uptown in Morningside Heights.
Finding a great wine with age on it for a more than reasonable price is easy enough at Tribeca Grill, as you can see here: http://www.myriadrestaurantgroup.com/tribecagrill/TribecaGrill_WineList.pdf
The housemade non-alcoholic sodas at Perry Street are delicious. Sit on one of the couch like things in the lounge and look out the window at the river. West Village.
I enjoy to have breakfast in the Waldorf Astoria's Peacock Alley. Check out the antique clock in the lobby nearby.
The tea smoked duck entree at Grand Sichuan on 55th and 2nd Ave. They allow corkage here.
I like to stroll through oldish churches. It is something that I enjoy. Two of note are St. Bart's in Midtown and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Harlem.
The Kreuz Market sausages available at Hill Country make it worthy of a stop in.
A Dark & Stormy at Smith & Mills in Tribeca is an ideal of the form. Also, this venue, along with Apotheke, sports one of my favorite bathrooms in New York City.
If you are willing to pay up, the various locations of Grom have delicious gelato.
I enjoy to go to Dinosaur BBQ, up by Columbia. I won't say that it is great, great BBQ. But I will say that I enjoy to go there.
July is good timing to catch something at Summer Stage in Central Park. The shows are usually very good, and also free. An easy walk from the Whitney Museum, if you want to double up on the day.
A frisbee toss on Roosevelt Island can be nice on a summer day, as long as the wind isn't too strong. Roosevelt Island's grassy spaces are less populated than Central Park's, and so lend themselves a bit more to frisbee adventures. Take the Tram out there. Pack a lunch. There is no where worth eating at once you arrive.
Grandaisy Bakery on Sullivan Street in Soho. This used to be the original Sullivan Street bakery. Still a favorite destination for me. Get a pizza square. The funghi is my favorite.
A visit to The Paris Theatre for a viewing of what is current amongst French Cinema. 58th St. near 5th Ave.
People have their favorite steakhouses. But one they usually forget to mention is Le Relais de Venise l'Entrecote, which admittedly is more about the sauce than the steak. But what sauce!! Just the best steak frites idea imagineable. Midtown East.
Most people think of the same 4 or so places to have a good bagel, but my favorite remains unheralded: Bagel Works on 1st Ave., between 66th and 67th Sts. Arrive at 5:30am or so for a fresh from the oven, totally terrific warm bagel.
Terramare Cafe on East 65th St. has delicious bombolone. Don't get anything else, or risk getting fleeced. Just get a bombolone and promptly leave, walking over to Central park to sit and eat.
Lunch at Ippudo offers what is probably the best ramen currently available in NYC. It is best to go as a singleton to have any hope of getting a seat within a reasonable amount of time.
The Morgan Library and Museum has this glass elevator that I just love. You feel like you are riding up to the very sky. Midtown East.
Di Palo's on Grand Street is a must visit for fresh mozzarella. Be prepared to wait.
It is a good idea to have oysters at (the original) Blue Ribbon. Also the bone marrow. But especially the oysters. Soho.
It is worth it to go to the Time Warner Center just for the Nutter Butter cookies at Keller's Bouchon Bakery.
Banh Mi Saigon in Little Italy is good if you want a delicious sandwich (skip the other options) and you aren't too worried about what may actually be in it, in terms of protein.
Despana on Broome Street is a good market to go to when looking for gourmet items from Spain.
It has been too long since I checked in, but in my experience, Sistina on the UES is underrated for very good Italian food.
Of course for wine there is Chambers Street, Crush, Astor, and Uva.
Recommended bars that could be referred to as dives: Milano's (LES), International Bar (East Village), McSorley's (East Village), Dubliner House (UWS)
Franny's in Brooklyn's Park Slope is a favorite. Be prepared to wait for a table.
Manducatis in Long Island City still has enough back vintage Italian red wine gems at great prices to make it worth a special trip to raid the cellar. Perhaps you want to eat elsewhere beforehand, like at M. Wells Diner.
If you haven't strolled through the great hall of Grand Central Terminal before, you really need to do that at least once. There is a Murray's Cheese and a Joe coffee shop in there, too.
A stop into the Gramercy Tavern bar room for a glass of wine. 20th off of Park Ave. South. Also to mention, Chef Michael Anthony is right now turning out the finest food in the history of GT. I usually eat something while I am there.
A stop into Bar Jamon for a glass of Ameztoi "Rubentis". Just perfect about this time of year. And the 2010 is back on form for this wine.
I have yet to have a spellbinding Kaiseki meal in NYC, but the closest I have come to that ideal was at Rosanjin in Tribeca, which is a place that I would like to return to some time soon.
A trip out to the Brooklyn Botantical Gardens for a stroll amongst the cherry blossoms.
A visit to the Met Museum on 82nd for a walk around - there is a newish American wing, btw - to be followed by taking in the view from the roof. Eat and drink before you arrive, though. Options inside have often have long lines. Of course, Central Park and it's lake with all the small boats is just right around the corner.
A pastrami sandwich on light rye from counter service at Katz's Delicatessen. Accompany with a Dr. Brown's soda. LES.
Stuffed Grape Leaves at Bereket. LES.
It has been awhile, but I have liked Little Giant for a casual dinner in the past. On Orchard Street.
Dinner at the hidden Japanese restaurant Tsukushi, on Tudor City Place, where the only chef is the owner, and the clientele are mostly Japanese folks working at the U.N. There is no a la carte menu here. It is a set menu, and it is full of little, special treats. Sometimes they allow corkage. Best to ask ahead.
A visit to the hidden back drawing room at Gilt, which is amazing little spot to have a glass of wine. Or get the couch by the fireplace in the vestibule. A highly coveted perch, in my opinion.
An order of amaro at Lupa. I dig on Caffo del Capo a lot, myself. Soho.
A late night run to Sake Bar Hagi, in midtown near Times Square. 49th St. Have some Kubota sake and order several many skewers. Delicious and cheap. Avoid the larger entree offerings.
A beer or scotch at the original PJ Clarke's on 3rd Ave. Open till 4am every day. Skip the food, though.
There is a Vietnamese restaurant in Chinatown very near the courthouse that is very good and cheap. Great condensed milk coffee. My remembering the actual name of this venue would be impossible. Also, there is no atmosphere here aside from the old characters who compose the waitstaff.
The only street food I return to with regularity is the Lamb Sandwich on Pita at the Halal Guys food cart, 53rd and 6th Ave. Look for the guys in the yellow sweatshirts.
An afternoon trip to Bryant Park, and perhaps a stroll through the main Library Building as well. One way to take in Bryant Park that not a lot of people realize is to go up to the second floor cafe of the Japanese bookstore across the street and take a stool at the window seats.
Late night Bi Bim Bap at Kun Jip in Koreatown. Get a beer to accompany. Don't overorder, they are going to lay out a lot of food for you.
A stop into the Essex Street Market (LES) for a cheese discovery at Formaggio Essex.
A Lure Burger at Lure Fishbar in Soho.
Brunch in Chelsea Market. Why Chelsea Market? Because you have tons of options to mix and match your meal from the different vendors there, there is open seating, and best of all, no huge lines. Brunch in NYC usually involves huge lines. This is a get around of that phenomenon. I especially recommend the Grilled Cheese sandwich from Amy's Bread or the meatloaf sandwich from Dickson's Farmstead Meats. The Highline is nearby.
Pegu Club for a Gin-Gin Mule. Still one of the best cocktails on offer in NYC. Soho.
Take in a picture at the Film Forum.
The most trendy place to eat in NYC right now, which I also enjoyed myself, is Torrisi Italian Specialties. The wine list isn't the reason to go, though. Get there early (5:15pm or so) to get a table at dinner time.
Stop in to Argosy Books on 59th St. to check out the selection of out of print wine books (downstairs). This is a special place in Manhattan.
A visit to the Peking Duck House for, what else, Peking Duck. I like a side of Chinese Broccoli, myself. Corkage allowed.
Dinner at Soba Koh for cold Inaka Soba, and an appetizer from the specials list. Sapporo on draft. Avoid dessert. East Village.
A visit to Cocktail Kingdom/Mud Puddle Books on West 21 St. for a look at vintage cocktail book reproductions and high quality barware accessories.
The original Wondee Siam in Hell's Kitchen for Thai. Bring your own beverage. The experience is increased ten fold if you happen to bring someone who is Thai with you. Somehow the food becomes much better.
In terms of the Four Star restaurant experience, keep in mind that most of them are open for lunch. Perhaps DANIEL being the only exception to this? Personally, I prefer Jean-Georges at lunch, for instance. Request the main dining room at JG. Get the uni on brown bread for one of your courses.
People I seriously enjoy to talk with, if they are on duty and available: Raj at DANIEL, Michael Madrigale at Bar Boulud, Pascaline at Rouge Tomate, Juliette at Gramercy, Ralf at Trestle, Jim Meehan at PDT.
Places that people talk well about that I have not been to include Brooklyn Fare and Kin Shop.
I have plenty of advice about places to avoid. Just message me for those.
originally posted by Levi Dalton:
A stop into PJ's wine shop for a look at the sherry selection on my way to The Cloisters museum for a walkaround followed by a picnic overlooking the Hudson. Waaay uptown in Morningside Heights.
I can't restrain the pedantry. It's Washington Heights.
Sending a tourist to Morningside Heights looking for the Cloisters would lead to a mission never accomplished.
Jeff Grossman
Jeff Grossman
Levi Dalton
Levi Dalton
originally posted by Rahsaan:
Great list but...originally posted by Levi Dalton:
A stop into PJ's wine shop for a look at the sherry selection on my way to The Cloisters museum for a walkaround followed by a picnic overlooking the Hudson. Waaay uptown in Morningside Heights.
I can't restrain the pedantry. It's Washington Heights.
Sending a tourist to Morningside Heights looking for the Cloisters would lead to a mission never accomplished.
Classic Disorder reply.
originally posted by Levi Dalton:
An order of pork buns at Momofuku Noodle Bar (which I prefer to Ssam Bar right now).
The tea smoked duck entree at Grand Sichuan on 55th and 2nd Ave. They allow corkage here.
I have to agree with you on the Noodle Bar over the Ssam Bar. Also, be on the lookout at Noodle Bar for the braised, crispy pig tails which they have on the menu every once in awhile.
However, I'll vehemently object to the 55th Street Grand Sichuan outlet. I find them to be the weakest link in the group food wise and I've had such abysmal service there, documented on Wine Therapy, that I boycott the place. Much better off getting the tea smoked duck at 24th and 9th, imho.
Other than that, that's an excellent list. I'd add a smoked fish and bagels breakfast at Barney Greengrass and a trip to Zabars.
Levi Dalton
Levi Dalton
originally posted by Brad Kane:
originally posted by Levi Dalton:
The tea smoked duck entree at Grand Sichuan on 55th and 2nd Ave. They allow corkage here.
However, I'll vehemently object to the 55th Street Grand Sichuan outlet. I find them to be the weakest link in the group food wise and I've had such abysmal service there, documented on Wine Therapy, that I boycott the place.
Weirdly, I've had several people mention to me that this is your favorite GS. No joke. I'll say that I like to go to the 55/2nd locale, and routinely people reply to me that that is your favorite as well. Crazy how the game of telephone works sometimes.
Jeeze, Levi, you make me feel like a shut-in, pacing in my worn path from spot one to spot two, but never venturing out into the city.
The best thing about lunch at Chelsea Market, of course, is eating it in .sasha's wine storage cage under the market and guzzling from his cellar. Just saying.
What's in a Super Heebster? In all my trips to Russ & Daughters over the years, I've never bought a sandwich.
The Grand Sichuan at 55th and 2nd I know very well, and you would not want to leave without trying the New Chong Quing Special and Spicy somethingorother. Chicken is good for your first time, but consider the tripe.
If you go to Peking Duck House (either 53rd St. in Midtown, or down by my place in Chinatown), I find older Geyserville to be the ticket. The extra fruit and sweetness of zin are a good match for hoisin and duck. I don't say this lightly. Younger Dashe can be good as well. Downtown, they are cool with BYO stemware. I think that may be true in midtown as well.
That back drawing room at Gilt, is it the one on the right at the top of the first stairs, or elsewhere?
The best thing about lunch at Chelsea Market, of course, is eating it in .sasha's wine storage cage under the market and guzzling from his cellar. Just saying.
What's in a Super Heebster? In all my trips to Russ & Daughters over the years, I've never bought a sandwich.
The Grand Sichuan at 55th and 2nd I know very well, and you would not want to leave without trying the New Chong Quing Special and Spicy somethingorother. Chicken is good for your first time, but consider the tripe.
If you go to Peking Duck House (either 53rd St. in Midtown, or down by my place in Chinatown), I find older Geyserville to be the ticket. The extra fruit and sweetness of zin are a good match for hoisin and duck. I don't say this lightly. Younger Dashe can be good as well. Downtown, they are cool with BYO stemware. I think that may be true in midtown as well.
That back drawing room at Gilt, is it the one on the right at the top of the first stairs, or elsewhere?
Levi Dalton
Levi Dalton
originally posted by SFJoe:
Jeeze, Levi, you make me feel like a shut-in, pacing in my worn path from spot one to spot two, but never venturing out into the city.
The best thing about lunch at Chelsea Market, of course, is eating it in .sasha's wine storage cage under the market and guzzling from his cellar. Just saying.
What's in a Super Heebster? In all my trips to Russ & Daughters over the years, I've never bought a sandwich.
The Grand Sichuan at 55th and 2nd I know very well, and you would not want to leave without trying the New Chong Quing Special and Spicy somethingorother. Chicken is good for your first time, but consider the tripe.
If you go to Peking Duck House (either 53rd St. in Midtown, or down by my place in Chinatown), I find older Geyserville to be the ticket. The extra fruit and sweetness of zin are a good match for hoisin and duck. I don't say this lightly. Younger Dashe can be good as well. Downtown, they are cool with BYO stemware. I think that may be true in midtown as well.
That back drawing room at Gilt, is it the one on the right at the top of the first stairs, or elsewhere?
Seconded about Chelsea Market, but I left off the invitation required spots.
A Super Heebster is Yahweh's own creation: whitefish salad with wasabi flying fish roe on a bagel. You can pick your type of bagel, and elect for toasted or not. The flying fish roe is the "Super" addition.
The back room at Gilt is reached by going through the bar and turning right as you are about to reach the dining room, then travelling down the length of the vestibule to a pretty amazing space full of marble columns and Fragonard style paintings. If only they would throw away the ugly tables and chairs it would be about perfect.
Wow, that sounds spectacular. I am of the not-fully-informed opinion that Russ & D have the best whitefish salad in the city, and I have just been buying it and taking it home and putting it on bagels, totally neglecting the whole wasabi tobiko thang.originally posted by Levi Dalton:
A Super Heebster is Yahweh's own creation: whitefish salad with wasabi flying fish roe on a bagel. You can pick your type of bagel, and elect for toasted or not. The flying fish roe is the "Super" addition.
What a fool I have been.
Levi Dalton
Levi Dalton
originally posted by SFJoe:
Wow, that sounds spectacular. I am of the not-fully-informed opinion that Russ & D have the best whitefish salad in the city, and I have just been buying it and taking it home and putting it on bagels, totally neglecting the whole wasabi tobiko thang.originally posted by Levi Dalton:
A Super Heebster is Yahweh's own creation: whitefish salad with wasabi flying fish roe on a bagel. You can pick your type of bagel, and elect for toasted or not. The flying fish roe is the "Super" addition.
What a fool I have been.
I just lose it every time I have that sandwich. They have other good sandwich options of course, but I always end up coming back to the Super Heebster.
originally posted by SFJoe:
The Grand Sichuan at 55th and 2nd I know very well, and you would not want to leave without trying the New Chong Quing Special and Spicy somethingorother. Chicken is good for your first time,
Unless things have changed, they do not use the fresh killed chickens there. I asked every time I used to go there and they said no fresh killed chickens.
Sharon Bowman
Sharon Bowman
originally posted by Levi Dalton:
the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Harlem.
Er... Morningside Heights.
Quite an awesome catalog of varied yet excellent things to do and eat.
I read you before you added more and was thinking: Where's the grumble Morgan Library?
Great work, Levi.
JSchwartze
JSchwartze
The Wo Hop that's downstairs, not the one on street level. And only after 2:00 a.m. Supposedly BYOB.
Hop Kee, which is definitely BYOB.
Nom Wah Tea Parlor, on Doyers Street.
Hop Kee, which is definitely BYOB.
Nom Wah Tea Parlor, on Doyers Street.