Current NYC restaurant recommendations
Discussion
Afternoon all-
looking for some recent NYC recommendations; i have been trawling the various guides, and none of them come up with common choices. I know there are 100's of options in the city but it would be good to hear from a recent visitor about some great nosh.
Mid- high price range is fine.
Already booked Hakkasan, Abboccato and Aquavit.
looking for some recent NYC recommendations; i have been trawling the various guides, and none of them come up with common choices. I know there are 100's of options in the city but it would be good to hear from a recent visitor about some great nosh.
Mid- high price range is fine.
Already booked Hakkasan, Abboccato and Aquavit.
TheCarFather said:
Forgot the name, but the one at the top of a skyscraper with a view of the whole city, the resturants spins round slowly giving you a view of everything.
this one? http://www.theviewnyc.com/
Wadeski said:
New York resident here. NY is full of great places. Be aware that sometimes the "best" or "hot" places (Carbone, Alder, ZZ Clam etc) aren't actually all that fun for visitors vs some more established classic places.
Recommend always making reservations in NY. Either open table, of if you have a fancy Amex the concierge works well here.
- Saxon and Parole. modern American food, just north of Soho. Super cool surroundings.
- Gemma. Old school italian, in the Bowery Hotel. Atmospheric.
- Momofuku (any of the group). Modern trendy Asian. There' a reason the group has become a phenomenon - its great.
- Sushi of Gari. NY still has excellent sushi, even vs London. I like Sushi of Gari's Omakase tasting menu - expect to pay about $150 inc drinks, but its very, very good.
- Hanjan is great Korean food, which again you don't get much of in London. Korean gastropub.
- Del Posto - high end Italian. fancy.
- Des Nuda in the East village is a tiny (TINY) ceviche bar. raw fish and shellfish, South American wines, and good fun.
If you have time, try to get out to Brooklyn too. Most of the smaller, younger, cooler restaurants are popping up here.
Thanks Wadeski - investigating these now. Recommend always making reservations in NY. Either open table, of if you have a fancy Amex the concierge works well here.
- Saxon and Parole. modern American food, just north of Soho. Super cool surroundings.
- Gemma. Old school italian, in the Bowery Hotel. Atmospheric.
- Momofuku (any of the group). Modern trendy Asian. There' a reason the group has become a phenomenon - its great.
- Sushi of Gari. NY still has excellent sushi, even vs London. I like Sushi of Gari's Omakase tasting menu - expect to pay about $150 inc drinks, but its very, very good.
- Hanjan is great Korean food, which again you don't get much of in London. Korean gastropub.
- Del Posto - high end Italian. fancy.
- Des Nuda in the East village is a tiny (TINY) ceviche bar. raw fish and shellfish, South American wines, and good fun.
If you have time, try to get out to Brooklyn too. Most of the smaller, younger, cooler restaurants are popping up here.
Went to Spicemarket http://www.spicemarketnewyork.com/ last night-
superb food, great cocktals, brilliant service.
South East Asian cooking is delicious. Meal for 2 including lots of cocktails and tip $200. Not bad considering we had a lobster dish too.
superb food, great cocktals, brilliant service.
South East Asian cooking is delicious. Meal for 2 including lots of cocktails and tip $200. Not bad considering we had a lobster dish too.
Back from a great trip, some foodie highs and lows.
Highs first-
Spicemarket was excellent- could not be faulted. You must try the Shrimp dumplings with Lobster and shiitake sauce.
Pampano- delicious food, stylish interior, great service and very friendly. Mostly seafood dishes and the swordfish/seabass choices were superb. I would go for an early evening table, as you get choice of seating which on a hot night can mean getting a nice balcony seat.
Aquavit - This is high end dining, but superlatives are all i can think of. Pricey ($300-$400 including tip) , but worth it. Some amazing food combinations and the tastiest piece of Wagyu beef (slow cooked for 2 days) that i will never forget. Brilliant service, down to matching wine with each course perfectly. Great cocktails too - White Cranberry Cosmopolitan and Rhubarb Negroni were delicious.
Normas' - extraordinary breakfasts that keep you going the whole day. Try either the Arepa or Crab cake for an unusual but delicious start to the day.
Burger- also at the Parker Meridien hotel is simple , quirky and extremely tasty.
The lows-
Keens steakhouse. Staff pushed the "english cut' steaks - hah not surprising as these were the most expensive on the menu and 30oz. Then had to send meals back 3 times because steaks were incorrectly cooked or cold. After finally getting one rare fillet and one medium sirloin that was indeed cooked properly, it was tasty, but nothing out of the ordinary. Muttered something like thats the way they serve their steaks, and gave us free drinks. Wish i had tried one of the other steakhouse recommendations to be honest. Considering you need to book almost a week in advance to get a table i cannot see the attraction. Didn't leave a tip.
The View- was going to go here just for the view, but after talking to some locals, we were strongly warned against it- food has gone downhill rapidly in recent times and they charge a fortune for the location .
Never made it to the Korean places in the end. Will try some in London.
Something we noticed- most of the restaurants serve hot food on cold plates- is this an American 'thing' ? And what is the obsession with filling up your water glass after every sip? It's annoying and i think they believe it constitutes good service.
Thanks for the recommendations - and if you are seeking out a good restaurant, please note some require booking at least a week in advance. Opentable app on iphone is handy.
Highs first-
Spicemarket was excellent- could not be faulted. You must try the Shrimp dumplings with Lobster and shiitake sauce.
Pampano- delicious food, stylish interior, great service and very friendly. Mostly seafood dishes and the swordfish/seabass choices were superb. I would go for an early evening table, as you get choice of seating which on a hot night can mean getting a nice balcony seat.
Aquavit - This is high end dining, but superlatives are all i can think of. Pricey ($300-$400 including tip) , but worth it. Some amazing food combinations and the tastiest piece of Wagyu beef (slow cooked for 2 days) that i will never forget. Brilliant service, down to matching wine with each course perfectly. Great cocktails too - White Cranberry Cosmopolitan and Rhubarb Negroni were delicious.
Normas' - extraordinary breakfasts that keep you going the whole day. Try either the Arepa or Crab cake for an unusual but delicious start to the day.
Burger- also at the Parker Meridien hotel is simple , quirky and extremely tasty.
The lows-
Keens steakhouse. Staff pushed the "english cut' steaks - hah not surprising as these were the most expensive on the menu and 30oz. Then had to send meals back 3 times because steaks were incorrectly cooked or cold. After finally getting one rare fillet and one medium sirloin that was indeed cooked properly, it was tasty, but nothing out of the ordinary. Muttered something like thats the way they serve their steaks, and gave us free drinks. Wish i had tried one of the other steakhouse recommendations to be honest. Considering you need to book almost a week in advance to get a table i cannot see the attraction. Didn't leave a tip.
The View- was going to go here just for the view, but after talking to some locals, we were strongly warned against it- food has gone downhill rapidly in recent times and they charge a fortune for the location .
Never made it to the Korean places in the end. Will try some in London.
Something we noticed- most of the restaurants serve hot food on cold plates- is this an American 'thing' ? And what is the obsession with filling up your water glass after every sip? It's annoying and i think they believe it constitutes good service.
Thanks for the recommendations - and if you are seeking out a good restaurant, please note some require booking at least a week in advance. Opentable app on iphone is handy.
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