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ENJOY SONO RESTAURANT WEEK
Home to some of the most innovative chefs and restaurant owners, the Historic South Norwalk area in Connecticut has become the premier location for cutting edge restaurants and bars serving up some of the best dishes, and latest food trends in Fairfield County. Ending this week, diners will be able to take advantage of the SoNo Restaurant Week and sample special menus of delicious restaurants for lunch and/or dinner.
Starting at only $9.99, diners can enjoy a 2 course lunch from select restaurants including Atlas, specializing in an international cuisine, or for only $5 more, diners can take advantage of the 2 course lunch menu at restaurants including authentic Greek cuisine from Estia and scrumptious bistro fare and decadent dessert from Chocopologie (see above the vanilla butter cream frosting being added to the Chocolate Cupcakes). For dinner, patrons have an even larger selection to choose from including SoNo’s highly acclaimed Spanish tapas restaurant, Barcelona which will be serving up 3 courses of authentic Spanish dishes for $29.99. Additional restaurants offering a special 3 course menu include The Gingerman, Strada 18 and Match (a consistent winner of the Best American Restaurant & Best Service in Fairfield County by Moffly Publications). Be sure to take advantage during this time and visit these award winning SoNo restaurants and find out for yourself why this area has become the talk of Connecticut.
Here’s a quick look at the prices of participating restaurants:
Lunch
$9.99
-2 Course-
Atlas
O’Neils
The Brewhouse
$14.99
-2 Course-
Chocopologie
Estia’s
Strada 18
The Gingerman
Dinner
$19.99
-3 Course-
Atlas
O’Neils
The Brewhouse
$29.99
-3 Course-
Barcelona
Chocopologie
Estia’s
Match
The Gingerman
Strada 18
To view the special menus of the participating restaurants, click here.
SPOTLIGHT ON HOBOKEN: CUCHARARMAMA
If you try hard enough, you just might be able to smell the exotic aromas coming from across the Hudson at on one of the hottest new restaurants popping up in Hoboken. The restaurant’s name, Cucharamama (say it slowly, CU-CHAH-RAH-MAM-AH), literally translates to “mother spoon”- a name full of meaning to owner/chef, Maricel E. Presilla. As a symbol of women who reign over their kitchens, Cucharamama is an appropriate icon for this woman-run, pan-South American restaurant.
From the colorful décor, to the fresh ingredients, there is nothing artificial about this place. Cucharamama’s menu is strictly South American with flavorful dishes stemming from Peru, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina, Chile, Columbia and Brazil. Some of the delicious menu includes Jalea de Calamares (crunchy, Peruvian-style calamari served with a rocoto and tamarillo sauce), the Colombian classic plate, Bandejita Paisa (this comes with skirt steak, pork cracklings, Colombian sausage, arepa, rice and beans and ripe plantains) and an endless menu of small plate dishes such as empanadas, tamales, ceviche and so much more!
The Latin culture doesn’t only shine through here by its authentic food, but strong family ties are also present with personal touches such as colorful paintings by Presilla’s father displayed throughout the walls of restaurant. At the heart of the restaurant is a large wood-burning oven which you can feel the heat from as soon as you enter its doors. Centered in the main dining room, many of the tasty dishes are cooked from here.
From 5pm to 6pm, Monday through Friday, Cucharamama offers and early bird special for only $25 and on weekends has a special brunch menu. The restaurant has already received rave reviews and is even quoted by the New York Times as “remarkable and remarkably authentic.” You can experience the bold Latin American flavors of Cucharamama at 233 Clinton Street, Hoboken, New Jersey.
For more information and to view their full menu, click here.
THESE AGENTS HAVE ALOT ON THEIR PLATES
The New York Times put out an excellent piece last week titled Real Estate Agents With a Lot on Their Plates. The article focused on real estate agents who have had successful forays into the New York City restaurant industry. These agents have used their keen eye for value, an intimate knowledge of Manhattan’s neighborhoods, an understanding of market trends, and an ability to match properties perfectly with people to open up outstanding restaurants. Halstead Property is proud to have four agents who were profiled in this piece, Christine O’Neal, Lauren Cangiano, Ari Harkov and Warner Lewis.
The entire article is linked above, but here are some excerpts:
Christine O’Neal:
Many brokers find their way to the restaurant business through a family member. For Christine O’Neal, the route worked in reverse. With her husband, Michael, and his actor brother, Patrick, she helped create such signature New York institutions as the Ginger Man, the Landmark Tavern and O’Neal’s Balloon, opposite Lincoln Center. But over time her family’s needs changed. “We had two young children, and we were running out of ready cash,” said Ms. O’Neal, who is 74. “Basically, I needed a job.” The city’s real estate business was booming, and in 1985 she became a broker, joining Halstead two years later.
Still, her first love never faded. Thirteen years ago she and her husband opened the West 79th Street Boat Basin Cafe, in a waterfront structure topped with a soaring Guastavino vault. The cafe is very much Ms. O’Neal’s baby. She was the one who found the space; cards on every table announce: “I found this great home for the Boat Basin Cafe. Now let me find a great home for you.” She does everything from cut tableclothsto paint clouds on room dividers.
From the real estate side of her life Ms. O’Neal has learned useful skills. “Halstead taught us about self-promotion,” she said. So she makes sure that the cafe aggressively uses social media to advertise itself and encourages waiters to Twitter — “200 people eating lobster rolls on the terrace right now!” And like many brokers who run restaurants, Ms. O’Neal sees parallels between the occupations, especially in New York. “What else do New Yorkers talk about except real estate and restaurants?”
Lauren Cangiano:
Lauren Cangiano, who has spent 26 years as a broker with Halstead, also came to the world of restaurants through her family. Her husband, Louis, had been in the food business for decades, notably helping run an Italian specialty food business on Staten Island that his grandparents had started. “But by 2008, business at the Staten Island store was winding down,” Ms. Cangiano said, “and we were looking for the next phase of the food chain.” That turned out to be Tre Otto, a 42-table Italian restaurant that opened in 2009 on upper Madison Avenue.
Although the Cangianos are the owners, Mr. Cangiano’s entire family is involved. His sister is the manager for weekday lunches. His brother does the accounts. His 83-year-old father can sometimes be found atop a stepladder fixing the air-conditioner.
When the place is busy, Ms. Cangiano has tasks every day — buying dishes, ordering menus, ferreting out new recipes. “It’s nice to be involved with both,” said Ms. Cangiano, who has sold many properties in the neighborhood and often recognizes clients stopping by for pasta and a glass of wine. “In real estate, you’re with strangers so much of the time, it’s good to see familiar faces. Plus, people are happy eating and drinking. Real estate isn’t always so happy. You don’t go out for dinner to celebrate being outbid on an apartment.”
Ari Harkov and Warner Lewis:
Some brokers become involved in restaurants as a way to become involved in their community. That desire helped prompt Ari Harkov and Warner Lewis, two 30-something Halstead brokers, to invest in Donna, a Brooklyn bar that opened in April under the Williamsburg Bridge.
Mr. Harkov, who lives on Ainslie Street, in the neighborhood’s Italian section, has a master’s degree in business administration and is the moneyman. He negotiated the lease and keeps the accounts. Mr. Lewis, who lives at the Edge and whose high school nickname was Super Host, thanks to the skill with which he organized events even at a tender age, handles the marketing and social-media end of things, “basically getting the word out and bringing in the bodies,” he said.
Both are passionate Williamsburg boosters. “We wanted a footprint in the neighborhood,” said Mr. Lewis, who shows off pictures of the bar with the same pride as when he shows pictures of his new baby. And listening to him wax eloquent about Donna’s hand-plastered cathedral ceiling, etched glass and hand-carved wooden touches, he sounds as proud as any first-time parent. “It’s not a retirement plan,” he said. “But we’re enjoying the journey.”
EXPERIENCE THE BEST PLACES TO EAT IN THE HAMPTONS
After a long day on the beach, what better way to treat yourself than with a delicious meal from one of these top rated Hamptons restaurants? From Montauk to East Quogue and all that is in between, Zagat has released its list of Top 10 Restaurants from their 2012/13 Long Island Restaurant Guide. Whether its fresh seafood you’re seeking or a fine steak, the below list of restaurants is sure to not disappoint:
10. Palm: Cuisine-Steak House, Zagat Food Rating- 26
94 Main St., East Hampton; 631-324-0411
9. Harvest On Fort Pond: Cuisine-Northern Italian, Zagat Food Rating-26
11 South Emery St., Montauk; 631-668-5574
8. Noah’s: Cuisine- Seafood, Zagat Food Rating- 26
136 Front St., Greenport; 718-230-0221
7. Stone Creek Inn: Cuisine- French, Mediterranean, Zagat Food Rating- 26
405 Montauk Highway, East Quogue; 631-653-6770
6. Plaza Cafe: Cuisine- Seafood, Zagat Food Rating- 26
61 Hill Street, Southampton; 631-283-9323
5. Mirko’s: Cuisine- Eclectic, Seafood, Zagat Food Rating- 26
670 Montauk Highway, Water Mill; 718-230-0221
4. Star Boggs: Cuisine- Seafood, Zagat Food Rating- 26
6 Parlato Drive, Westhampton; 631-288-3500
3. Dave’s Grill,: Cuisine- Continental, Zagat Food Rating- 27
468 West Lake Drive, Montauk; 631-668-9190
2. La Plage: Cuisine- Eclectic, Zagat Food Rating- 27
131 Creek Rd.; Wading River; 631-744-9200
And the winner is….
1. North Fork Table: Cuisine- Seafood, Zagat Food Rating- a nearly perfect 29!
7225 New York State Route 25, Southold; 631-765-0177
Don’t forget after the meal, stop by our office at 3 North Main Street in East Hampton to find your next primary or vacation home!
Your Newly Opened Restaurant Roundup
The New York City restaurant scene is constantly expanding with brand new dining establishments opening every week. From unique spins on traditional ethnic cuisines to celebrated chef’s taking the pizzeria to new heights, there is always a new eatery that New Yorkers are dying to try and the critics are praising. Nobody is more tapped in to the restaurant scene than our local expert agents. They’re constantly keeping up with their respective neighborhoods and filling us in on the great things that are happening.
Here are a few of the notable new restaurants our agents have spotted over the past week. Try one out and let us know what you think!
Mission Chinese Food, located on the Lower East Side, serves up flavorful and intense Chinese cuisine that will have your taste buds soaring. This restaurant has an extremely popular flagship in San Francisco and the location on the LES is the owner’s first venture outside of California. The location is small and colorfully decorated, chairs and inflated dragons are suspended from the ceiling, creating a lively hangout where loud conversation with friends or family is encouraged. The dishes are interesting as well, the kung pao pastrami is deliciously spicy, the thrice-cooked bacon is crunchy and smoky, and the Westlake rice porridge has sweet shrimp and ribeye for a perfect balance. The owner also supplies free beer while you wait for a table.
Nicoletta, the brand new pizzeria in the East Village, is the brainchild of celebrated chef Michael White. This summer blockbuster serves up artisan pizza offerings that are varied and innovative. The sauces are outrageous and the crust is firm, a result of the state-of-the-art ovens and White’s craftsmanship. There are 10 expertly designed specialty pizzas that all make our mouths water. Three standouts are the zucchini blossoms, fior di latte, grated yellow squash, pomodorini, and basil pesto, the tartufata, which has mozzarella, crema di tartufo, prosciutto cotto, and roasted wild mushrooms, and the carbonara, which boasts porchetta, crushed tomatoes, wild arugala, and rosemary-salted pork cracklings.
Potlikker, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, takes it name from the Southern term that describes the broth left over from cooking collard greens. The restaurant lives up to its name, serving dishes with Southern accents, such as green tomatoes in tempura batter, a special “mock BBQ” flank steak with hoecakes and seasonal vegetables in a buttermilk dressing, diver scallops in a lobster broth, St. Louis-style pork ribs, cornbread upside down cake, and the chef’s acclaimed Dutch pancakes. The menu changes daily and reflects the outstanding creative mind in the kitchen.
YOUR NEWLY OPENED RESTAURANT ROUND-UP
The New York City restaurant scene is constantly expanding with brand new dining establishments opening every week. From unique international flavors to first-class fine dining, there is always a new eatery that New Yorkers are dying to try and the critics are praising, and nobody is more tapped in to the restaurant scene that our local expert agents. They’re constantly keeping up with their respective neighborhoods and filling us in on the great things that are happening.
Here are a few of the notable new restaurants our agents have spotted over the past week. Try one over the weekend and let us know what you think!
Dragonfly, located on the Upper East Side at Third Avenue between 82nd and 83rd Street, is not your typical Pan-Asian bistro. Chef Cornelius Gallagher, who has worked at acclaimed restaurants such as Daniel and Oceana, puts a unique spin on dishes, integrating exotic flavors and cross-cultural ideas into all of his dishes. Try the slow-cooked Thai-spiced beef cheeks served over a bed of creamy polenta or the shrimp satay in phyllo with a citrusy yuzu remoulade to experience this one-of-a-kind cuisine. The drink menu is highlighted by tropical cocktails and a excellent European wine list.
Empellon Cocina in the East Village at First Avenue between 6th and 7th Street offers delicious Mexican cuisine created by Alex Stupak, who opened the restaurant after his other venue, Empellon Taqueria, garnered so much success in the West Village. The menu at his new venture changes with the seasons and features the same soul, ambition and creativity as his other establishment. The guacamole is incredible and is garnished with pistachio nuts. The main dishes are focused on seafood and vegetables, such as the ocean trout cured with mezcal or the large shrimp that are decorated with sea urchin mousse. The salads are uncommon such as the delicious roasted carrots with mole poblano, yogurt and watercress. Plates are small and meant to be shared tapas-style, so head over with a group and sample a large portion of the menu.
Mile End Sandwich shop has been wowing Brooklyn residents with its Montreal-style smoked meat sandwiches since 2010, and now a new location has opened up in NoHo at 53 Bond Street. This is a classic deli, with ordering done at the large counter and eating done standing up at the communal counters (seating to be available in the near future). The menu is filled with amazing offerings such as the wagyu roast beef with horseradish on a weck roll, chicken salad with new pickles and pickled peppers on schmaltz-toast challah bread, and the chopped liver with pickled eggs, duck jus and parsley salad on pletzel flatbread. Our personal favorite is the must-try smoked meat sandwich with cured and smoked brisket and mustard on rye bread.
What are some other great new restaurants that just opened?
Experience Belgium at Brabant
Authentic Belgian restaurants are stereotypically open, vast beer hall spaces with steins overflowing from frothy, delicious beer in abundance. Less the boisterous beer hall and add a cozy, intimate setting and you have Brabant – one of New York’s most talked about Belgian restaurants located near the heart of Midtown Manhattan. Recently opened in Midtown East, it’s a craft beer lover’s safe haven with 50 different Belgian beers by the bottle on hand, and an additional 10 more on tap. For the Beer Connoisseur, each of the 60 different beers are served in a dedicated glass exclusively crafted for that particular beer. The selection isn’t at all overwhelming either, since the menu offers comprehensive descriptions for each brew so you can make the most informed choice. For a beer that’s as good tasting as it’s name is as fun to say, try the Kasteel Donker which has a “dark brown color, thick, rich looking; sweet and malty” and served precisely at 11 degrees Celsius. Brabant recognizes that each beers’ ideal temperature is as important as the glass it’s served in, and stores all 60 beers pertaining to a degree that allows for the full flavor to shine.
With all the dedication to their libations, you’d probably assume the food is an afterthought; but you’d thankfully be wrong. Their menu selection will make you feel like you’re on an Eastern European excursion and not in the middle of New York City. Authentic, three times fried Belgian Frites anyone? Or a mussel-pot that might arguably taste as delicious as if you were actually eating it in Belgium? The menu is ripe with staple dishes like delicious and hearty fried potatoes and croquettes, stews and roasted meat entrées like Wild Boar that you long for on a cold day. A must try is the Wild Duvel mussel pot prepared with buffalo hot sauce, Duvel beer, Stiiton Bleu and garlic. The only advice we have is to make sure you arrive hungry and thirsty because you won’t be able to try just one menu item.
Brabant Belgian Brasserie is located at 316 East 53rd Street/2nd Ave, New York, (212) 510-8588
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Dining in the dark: An extrasensory experience not for the faint of heart
The much anticipated wait is finally over, Dans Le Noir is now open in NYC. The infamous culinary and social experience made popular by Parisians has landed in Times Square, and it’s all the rave amongst foodies and adventure seeking types. It’s wise to think of it as just that-an experience, and not just another night out to eat. It’s common knowledge that your senses are heightened when not all of them are properly functioning, and that’s the exact premise behind this innovative restaurant concept. By inviting guests into the pitch black dining room, they’ll be forced to “completely re-evaluate the notions of taste and smell” via “gastronomical and pedagogical process.”
Your perceptions of taste, smell and even sound will be challenged and enhanced as you relinquish control and place faith in your personalized guides for the evening. All you need is an open mind and an excited attitude to fully enjoy the surprise tasting menu and wine selections. They’ve even created 4 different menus to choose from to accommodate patrons with certain dining restrictions, such as a gluten free or a vegetarian option. The only requirements are that you must be 18 years old to enter, and you must sign a waiver form. You’re also advised not to dress in your Sunday best, as some of us are clumsy enough even with the lights on. While it’s a serious affair with all the necessary precautions taken, such as placing personal belongings in a locker and leaving valuables over $300 with the staff; it’s an exciting and fun event that even the pickiest of eaters should try. Be sure to visit their website for more information, and for a full list of FAQs.
Dans Le Noir, 246 West 38th Street, New York. (212) 575-1671
Newly Opened Restaurant Round-Up
The New York City restaurant scene is constantly expanding with brand new dining establishments opening every day. From gastropub grub joints to first-class fine dining, there is always a new eatery that New Yorkers are dying to try, and nobody is more tapped into the restaurant scene than our local expert agents. They’re constantly keeping up with their respective neighborhoods and filling us in on the great things that are happening.
Here are a few of the notable new restaurants our agents have spotted over the past week:
The Toucan & The Lion is a brand new gastropub in the East Village that is earning rave reviews from the local residents. The menu is inspired by Asian cuisine with an innovative American pub-fare twist, the selections are therefore creative and satisfying. The menu is currently small, with only six appetizers, four main dishes, and three sides, but they are all interesting and delicious. A few standouts include the espresso glazed pork ribs with a pumpkin seed brittle, meatballs in a curry Dijon with cilantro, duck confit mofongo, and the bacon doughnuts dessert. The clean white walls and plants hanging from the ceiling create a casual, yet upscale atmosphere, and the bartender knows how to make a customized drink to your particular tastes.
Super Linda just opened in TriBeCa and before commenting on the food and drinks, this bar and restaurant looks spectacular. The bi-level establishment features an 85-seat lower-level dining room and a 30-seat El Jockey lounge upstairs that is decorated with horse-racing memorabilia. “Linda” in Spanish roughly translates to “pretty” or “gorgeous,” and this place stays true to it’s name. The menu draws inspiration from authentic Latin American cuisine and chef John Martinez does a fantastic job. Beers are imported from South American countries and there are plenty of different margaritas.
The Pure Luck Tea Bar opened last week in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and is providing the denizens with tea time. This one-of-a-kind Kombucha bar offers six varieties of Kombucha tea from founder Brett Casper’s own brand and 15 different free-trade teas. It’s a perfect addition to the neighborhood and is housed in a LEED certified building and serves up very healthy options. There’s also a back patio that will be perfect when the weather warms. The green tea is already earning acclaim as the best in the city.
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Newly Opened Restaurant Roundup
New York City is the culinary capitol of the world, boasting thousands of critically acclaimed restaurants throughout all five boroughs. Michelin Stars, Zagat rated, renowned food critic picks, we’ve got it all, and new, must-try, fine-dining establishments are cropping up every day.
Nobody is more tapped into the restaurant scene than our local expert agents. They’re constantly keeping up with their respective neighborhoods and filling us in on the great things that are happening. Here are the notable few restaurants that our agents spotted:
Bigoli Ristorante & Bar is located in the West Village, at 140 West 13th Street, at the bottom of a brownstone and boasts an acclaimed master chef in Alessandro Stratta, who was mentored by Daniel Boulud and has two outstanding restaurants at the Wynn Las Vegas. This new restaurants features and open kitchen, a contemporary bar, and a spacious back dining room with a skylight. The menu is jaw-dropping, with selections such as seared sea scallops, lobster risotto, and a double-cut pork chop with prosciutto, sage and fontina. There’s also a happy hour special (5-7pm) where every drink comes with a free snack, choices include chickpea fries, rice balls, or bruschetta.
Allswell in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, is a comfortable country pub that features chef Nate Smith, of The Spotted Pig fame. The menu changes daily and is put up on the big blackboard every night. The ingredients are all shipped in fresh from small local farms. This is not your average bar food though, as choices include spiced brisket with duck fat potatoes, milk-braised pork with broccolini, chorizo fritters, and toast with sliced razor clams and Padron peppers. Specialty cocktails such as Auto Pilot (Bombay dry, maraschino, cranberry syrup, and house-made Seville orange bitters) and Greenpoint (rye, dolin rouge, yellow chartreuse, orange bitters, and angostura) are sure to please, and there’s also wine on tap and an extensive beer list. Brunch is fantastic too, with its own special menu. This is sure to be a great casual date spot.
Kutsher’s Tribeca, located in TriBeCa, is inspired by the famed Kutsher’s Country Club, where the dining room has been revered for it’s hearty and delicious Jewish cuisine. Now, the concept has been brought to the City, and along with acclaimed chef Mark Spagenthal, is serving up haute and inventive cuisine. The pastrami is cured and smoked on premise, chopped duck is added to the chicken liver, the varnishkes is made with quinoa, there’s wild halibut gefilte fish, and short rib and brisket meatballs. This is a new breed of Jewish Deli, bringing the genre into new heights of fine-dining.
Your Neighborhood at a Glance: Good Romance on the Upper West Side
You won’t find a bad romance here. I mean, what’s more romantic than Italian food? Lady Gaga’s dad, Joe Germanatto, is opening up an Italian restaurant called Joanne on Wednesday, February 1st, at 70 West 68th Street. Renowned celebrity chef, Art Smith, who has cooked for the likes of President Obama and Oprah Winfrey, will craft the food for the eatery. Judging from the phone calls and media attention though, patrons will be frequenting the establishment in hopes of catching a glimpse of LadyGaga‘s poker face. She did celebrate New Year’s Eve at the restaurant site with a host of A-List friends.
All the attention is well and good for the area, as local businesses welcome the foot traffic and what is, hopefully, a successful Italian restaurant. The location of Joanne is near some great shops, such as 67 Wine, another acclaimed restaurant in Telepan, and great retail shopping in Burberry Brit, UGG Australia and Kiehls. It is also not too far from our Upper West Side Office at 79th & Columbus. It’s already a pleasant location, it’s the Upper West Side, it was just born that way.
Your Neighborhood at a Glance: NYC Restaurant Week 20th Year Celebration
To celebrate 20 years of the finest dining institutions in the world, New York City is kicking off restaurant week on Martin Luther King Day, January 16th and it is running for 20 days through February 10th. Try out some of the the best restaurants NYC has to offer with excellent prix fixe menu deals. You can sample chef’s signature dishes from each of the three courses, so treat yourself and indulge in culinary bliss.
Some of the acclaimed restaurants and must-try dishes: The new American BLT Bar & Grille, located Downtown, features a Grilled Spiced Shrimp appetizer and a fabulous Berkshire Pork Osso Bucco. In the mood for Italian? Head to the Flatiron District and check out A Voce – Madison Park and try the to-die-for Cappelletti, a garlic and ricotta filled pasta with chilies and parsley. How about treating yourself to some fantastic French cuisine? Try the authentic and trendy Café D’Alsace on the Upper East Side and enjoy a full three course meal of a pan-seared diver scallops appetizer, the duck two ways entrée and the classic French dessert, tarte Tatin.
There is no shortage of options - Japanese, American Nouveau, Spanish, Steakhouse, Seafood, Chinese, Greek, Indian - whatever your taste may be, there’s something for you. Be adventurous and try something new, or enjoy an all-time favorite with good friends. This is New York City, home to the best restaurants in the world, no matter what you choose, your taste buds will be in heaven and your stomach will be satisfied.
Start making your reservations this weekend, click here to learn more! Bon appétit!
David Changs Momofuku Empire is reported to introduce a futuristic, technological Cocktail Bar in the former Milk Bar space soon. The name of the highly anticipated venue is being kept a secret, but they’ve revealed that the menu will consist of 22 creations including a liquid nitrogen beverage. Are you excited to try a drink with an ingredient like liquid nitrogen?
Where to go to watch the Giants in their quest for a Super Bowl? As we know, there are no shortages of respectable sports bars in New York City, but some need to be highlighted as “The” place to go for their football watching experience Our choice is down in Chelsea at The Ainsworth boasting 40 flatscreen televisions cleverly disguised behind mirrored glass and antique picture frames. Get there early to score a seat on one of the leather banquettes for a prime viewing location, and snack on Chef John Bond’s menu of small plates to full entrees. We love the lobster roll sliders and Buttermilk Fried Chicken Fingers while watching our New York Giants go all the way. See the full list of 6 of the best NYC spots for the football season here. Go Giants!
