These places I'm listing serve great food don't get me wrong but they are mainly designed to attract large groups and cater to high volume so the service may be lacking because it is so crowded. I never crave the food from these places. You are always excited to go and you're satisfied when you leave but you never crave the food alone. You crave the who's who glancing at what you're wearing and all the noises. Not to worry, bring your friends or have a business meeting here.The decorators have your short attention span in mind and have also propped conversation pieces for ice breakers.
Tao starts with huge wood, medieval doors that came off a castle somewhere i'm guessing. You turn left at the hostess stand where a few young ladies prompt you into their den. Downstairs is a small seating area near a super dark bar and beyond is fancy eating hall with a 2 story Buddha statue. Upstairs is a loft with a large bright bar and meat market area with a tiny sushi bar in the corner.42 east 58th street is a must do for tourists and locals. In the meatpacking is a deceiving building that looks more like a retail store. Buddakhan is a huge two story warehouse. There are so many creative rooms in here you can get lost after a few drinks trying to find your company on a crowded night. 75 9th Avenue. Try to get seated downstairs in the library room or if you have a large party reserve the communal table downstairs as well. I saw Christina Aguilera and her husband here.They have to eat too, right? Phillipe 33 east 60th street is a loungy pan-asian place to have a bite before going out on the town. Music helps a restaurant so much. It can make or break them along with the lighting and food. Do dress up for this meat market. Tables are tight and you never know what hottie will be by your side.
Buddha Bar at 17 Little West 12th Street is a reservations, dress yourself up, recommended spot. Sit near the bar left as you walk in. The red sofas have a dramatic effect on your smooth talking.I have had dinner here twice and don't remember what I ate. What you won't forget about this place is the DJ booth, the large Statue and good looking women that frequent here. My memory of this place is being with a group that included a silly drunk young man. My girlfriends date thought it was funny to use a toothpick and poke my very pregnant belly with it. LOL. Lucky for me my son is healthy, no holes.
STK steak is directly across from Buddha Bar so obviously a perfect night on the town would be dinner at STK then drinks at Buddha Bar right before you hit one of many night clubs in the meat packing.. The crab salad with avocado appetizer is all I remember but i did finish two. These places are social settings. You come with a group and have a few drinks and you basically use the food as a base layer for your night of abuse. STK is a very promiscuous setting with curved white leather booths. bathrooms are upstairs and do hold on to the rail on your way down.26 Little west 12th Street.
And Lastly I'll recommend Megu at 62 Thomas Street. This place has tempura asparagus that comes in a flower pot. Very pricey but you deserve it.
Nello, 696 Madison Avenue is a very polished fine Italian restaurant. Looks more like a small boutique inside. I got the idea to eat here while i was watching NY Housewives. I used to follow their hot spots. But it isn't as loungy and loud as the others. A fancier place more suitable for a romantic date
Tao starts with huge wood, medieval doors that came off a castle somewhere i'm guessing. You turn left at the hostess stand where a few young ladies prompt you into their den. Downstairs is a small seating area near a super dark bar and beyond is fancy eating hall with a 2 story Buddha statue. Upstairs is a loft with a large bright bar and meat market area with a tiny sushi bar in the corner.42 east 58th street is a must do for tourists and locals. In the meatpacking is a deceiving building that looks more like a retail store. Buddakhan is a huge two story warehouse. There are so many creative rooms in here you can get lost after a few drinks trying to find your company on a crowded night. 75 9th Avenue. Try to get seated downstairs in the library room or if you have a large party reserve the communal table downstairs as well. I saw Christina Aguilera and her husband here.They have to eat too, right? Phillipe 33 east 60th street is a loungy pan-asian place to have a bite before going out on the town. Music helps a restaurant so much. It can make or break them along with the lighting and food. Do dress up for this meat market. Tables are tight and you never know what hottie will be by your side.
Buddha Bar at 17 Little West 12th Street is a reservations, dress yourself up, recommended spot. Sit near the bar left as you walk in. The red sofas have a dramatic effect on your smooth talking.I have had dinner here twice and don't remember what I ate. What you won't forget about this place is the DJ booth, the large Statue and good looking women that frequent here. My memory of this place is being with a group that included a silly drunk young man. My girlfriends date thought it was funny to use a toothpick and poke my very pregnant belly with it. LOL. Lucky for me my son is healthy, no holes.
STK steak is directly across from Buddha Bar so obviously a perfect night on the town would be dinner at STK then drinks at Buddha Bar right before you hit one of many night clubs in the meat packing.. The crab salad with avocado appetizer is all I remember but i did finish two. These places are social settings. You come with a group and have a few drinks and you basically use the food as a base layer for your night of abuse. STK is a very promiscuous setting with curved white leather booths. bathrooms are upstairs and do hold on to the rail on your way down.26 Little west 12th Street.
And Lastly I'll recommend Megu at 62 Thomas Street. This place has tempura asparagus that comes in a flower pot. Very pricey but you deserve it.
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