5 NAPKIN BURGER

5 NAPKIN BURGER (Midtown West)

630 9th Ave

New York, NY 10036

(212) 757-2277

www.5napkinburger.com

Trendy Midtown joint

Serves burgers and more - Grab drink
prior to eating

Noisy, sometimes packed
Expensive prices match the
seen and be seen crowd

Burgers are standard
Also serve sushi as well
as salads, entrees

Food is pretty good
Service, nice and informing
Makes for decent meal

KUMA INN

KUMA INN (Asian/Tapas)

113 Ludlow St

New York, NY 10002

(212) 353-8866

http://www.kumainn.com/

Tapas Asian plates?
May sound like a weird concept
Not weird... delicious

Tucked on Lower East
Side - Walk up a steep staircase
to small dining room

Bring appetite and
wine, beer or sake - Kuma
Inn is bring your own

Small corkage fee goes
well with the small dish prices
Check affordable

Chinese sausage a
must - Nightly specials real good
Not much not to like

SAMMY'S ROUMANIAN STEAKHOUSE

SAMMY'S ROUMANIAN STEAKHOUSE (Steakhouse)
157 Chrystie St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 673-0330


Overflowing steak
with bottles of cold vodka
Come with a party

Large portions come with
an enormously large bill
Place to celebrate

The value is fair,
service is rude - With right crowd 
makes for a great night

DUKE'S

DUKE'S (American/Barbeque)

Flatiron:

99 E 19th St

New York, NY 10003

(212) 260-2922

Midtown East:

560 3rd Ave

New York, NY 10016

(212) 949-5400

http://www.dukesnyc.com

Mac and cheese and pulled 
pork sandwich are must haves from
this comfort food joint

Casual, southern,
sports bar like atmosphere - filled
with televisions

Can watch a game here
or grab some quick beers and grub
Won't break bank, nice staff

RUB BBQ (Righteous Urban Barbeque)

RUB BBQ (Barbeque)

208 W 23rd St

New York, NY 10011

(212) 524-4300

http://www.rubbbq.net


Better barbeque

can easily be found in

New York - I'd avoid

Food is not so good

Environment also bland

Rubbed me the wrong way

CARMINE'S

CARMINE'S (Italian)

Midtown West:

200 W 44th St

New York, NY 10036
(212) 221-3800

Upper West Side:

2450 Broadway

New York, NY 10024

(212) 362-2200

http://www.carminesnyc.com

Bring your appetite
to this classic New York feast
served family style

Pastas, meats and fish
along with appetizers
All mammoth portions

A bit touristy
Can be loud and tad pricey 
But good tasting food

Clearly best suited 
for a big group of people
Should at least try once

CAFE FIORELLO

CAFE FIORELLO (Italian)
1900 Broadway
New York, NY 10023
(212) 595-5330
http://www.cafefiorello.com


Older crowd flocks to
this Upper West Side classic
with excellent food

The service can slack 
and the food is expensive
But they offer lots

Signature pizzas,
antipasti bar - Homemade
fresh mozzarella 

Fish and steak entrees,

as well as pasta. Make great 

veal chop parmigiana 

Chocolate mousse helps

close the meal - You'll leave happy

with less in wallet 

FRANCISCO'S CENTRO VASCO

 
FRANCISCO'S CENTRO VASCO (Seafood)

159 W 23rd St

New York, NY 10011

(212) 645-6224

http://franciscoscentrovasco.ypguides.net

Best lobster hands down

No need for menu - Order 

spanish fries, salad

Lobsters range in size

Ask them to see the weight card

Come broiled or steamed

Dig in with both hands

Succulent claw and tail meat

You will need your bib

Servers are friendly

Restaurant decor includes

huge, hung lobster shells

Not a cheap dinner

but it is absolutely

worth every penny

WILD EDIBLES OYSTER BAR & RESTAURANT

WILD EDIBLES OYSTER BAR & RESTAURANT (Seafood)
535 3rd Ave

New York, NY 10016

(212) 213-8552

http://www.wildedibles.com

Cozy fish market,

plus restaurant all in one

Expert staff as well

Bar stools and tables

Freshest seafood in the town

Try a crab cake too

One buck per oyster,

makes oyster riot a must

2 to 6 each day

Add three dollars more,

a flight of three beers galore

Soulful microbrews

Chowder with bacon

Go for the shrimp and chips too,

As fresh as it gets

LUZZO'S

 
LUZZO'S (Italian/Pizza)
211 1st Ave
New York, NY 10003
(212) 473-7447


First rate pizza on
1st Ave. - Coal oven, thin crust,
old school pizza shop

Fresh mozzarella,
basil is a classic - Try
many of their pies

The Martha's always
legit  - Authentic staff will
gladly pick your wine

Lovely place to dine
Chatter and laughter always
linger in the air

They have dessert too;
Skip! - Only to eat more pizza
Like the Funghi pie

GEORGIO'S COUNTRY GRILL

GEORGIO'S COUNTRY GRILL (Diners)

801 9th Ave

New York, NY 10019
(212) 977-1150


http://www.georgioscountrygrill.com


Breakfast at all times
The lunch here is hit or miss
Alert: Don't take dates

Mostly for Sundays
Usually in morning
Good after long night

Fruit is very fresh
The wraps are pretty good too
But they should cost less

COOPERSMITH'S

COOPERSMITH'S (Bar Food)
793 9th Ave
New York, NY 10019
(212) 957-2994


http://www.coppersmithsbar.com


Three dollar pint beers
Monday through Thursday. Pull your 
bar stool up and drink

Weekly menu deals
such as 2 for 1 burgers
and 30 cent wings

Perfect pub to watch 
the game - Service and decor
are what one expects