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

LIME JUNGLE

 
LIME JUNGLE (Mexican)

803 9th Ave

New York, NY 10019

(212) 586-6032

http://www.limejunglenyc.com/media/limejungle.html

Fresh Mexican grub
Can dine in - Also do

take out, deliver

Pretty basic eats
Tacos, Quesadillas, lots

of Empanadas

Quick and cheap dinner

Night's you don't know what to eat

check out Lime Jungle

THE BLUE SEATS

THE BLUE SEATS (American/Bar Food)    
157 Ludlow St 
New York, NY 10002  
(212) 614-1494

http://theblueseatsnyc.com/content/?page_id=20

What a great sports bar

Nice people, nice atmosphere

So many t.v.'s

Strong drink selection

Magic Hats, Blue Moons, Leffe Blondes

Wine and cocktails too

Food aint too shabby

Bar snacks are best bet

Weekday wing specials

Go to watch a game
or Top Chef on Wednesdays - It's
worth the trip downtown

ARRIBA ARRIBA

ARRIBA ARRIBA (Mexican)

Midtown:

762 9th Ave

New York, NY 10019

(212) 489-0810

Upper East Side:

1463 3rd Ave

New York, NY 10028

(212) 249-1423

http://www.arribarriba.com


Classic Mexican
food - with modern Mexican
setting and decor

To start off you must
order the guacamole
Nachos are good too

For your main entree
there are so many choices
Try the burritos

It's a fun hang out
Make tasty margaritas
Nice staff, wont spend tons

TONY'S Di NAPOLI

 
TONY'S Di NAPOLI (Italian)

Midtown: 

147 W 43rd St

New York, NY 10036

(212) 221-0100

Upper East Side:

1606 2nd Ave

New York, NY 10028

(212) 861-8686

http://www.tonysdinapoli.com


Choose either locale
and be treated to lots of
Italian food

Family style 
Plates are big enough to serve
at least 2 people

Classics are best bet
Chicken parm and baked ziti
Spaghetti meatballs

Bring friends, family
Don't forget your appetite
Not crazy costly 

BUTTER

 
BUTTER (American)

415 Lafayette St

New York, NY 10003

(212) 253-2828

http://www.butterrestaurant.com

Boasts a famous chef

Puts her modern spin on some

classical dishes

Scallops for starters

Rack of lamb, strip steak, headline

expensive menu

Young, hip escapade 

Well known around Manhattan

Staff can be stuck up 

If you attend, try

and grab a table downstairs 

More bar scene up top

HELL'S KITCHEN

HELL'S KITCHEN (Mexican) 
679 9th Ave

New York, NY 10036

(212) 977-1588

http://www.hellskitchen-nyc.com


Different approach
to Mexican fare - Lots of
innovative plates

A cute place inside
with a friendly staff that knows
what they are doing

Not tacos, nachos
but hearty entrees like the
just right rack of lamb

The appetizers 
are a plenty, and they all
make your mouth water

Drinks compliment food
and in the end you wont drop
entire pay check

JAPONAIS

 
JAPONAIS (Eclectic/Japanese/Sushi)

11 E 18th St

New York, NY 10003

(212) 260-2020

http://www.japonaisnewyork.com 

A lot to choose from

at trendy Union Square joint

Post modern look

For lunch or dinner

Sushi, salads, sandwiches

plus more can be had

Interesting twists on

a number of their dishes

Also lots of deals

A prix fixed dinner

Monday thru Saturday

Tasting hour too

Sharp drink selection

Overall decent prices 
Some spotty service

ROUTE 66

 
ROUTE 66 (American)

858 9th Ave

New York, NY 10019 

(212) 977-7600

http://www.route66cafeny.com

Best meal is their brunch

May have to wait on weekends
Good for a quick bite

Omelettes are quite big

Lots of lunch options - Salads

dominate dinner

Service is average

Prices are reasonable 

Open all night long

TOASTIES

TOASTIES (Deli's)

Chelsea:

241 7th Ave 

New York, NY 10011
(212) 675-1516

Midtown:
924 3rd Ave
New York, NY  10022 
(212) 888-7893

Midtown:
6 E 48th St
New York, NY 10079
(212) 230-1320

http://www.toastiesnyc.com

Working in Midtown

the lunch options sometimes lack
Toasties saves the day

Alice on whole wheat

Hot food that can not be beat

Chopped salad, oh so sweet

Remember to get

a frequent buyer card - 10th

sandwich will be free

AVENUE A SUSHI

AVENUE A SUSHI (Japanese/Sushi)

103 Avenue A

New York, NY 10009

(212) 982-8109

Fun Village hang out
Not the best sushi around
Service, prices fine

Best for bite with friends
and a night of sake bombs 
Draws eclectic crowd

 

PER LEI

PER LEI (Italian)

1347 2nd Ave

New York, NY 10021

(212) 439-9200

http://www.perleinyc.com

Overpriced, noisy
The food is nothing special
Service is quite slow

Trendy ambiance
doesn't make up for the
high prices, fair food

FUKUMATSU

FUKUMATSU (Japanese/Sushi)

212 E 52nd St

New York, NY 10022

(212) 754-4840

A neighborhood gem

Not trendy but food's so good

Small, so don't miss it

Sushi's delicious

Service is so friendly and 

prices can't be beat

VENTO

VENTO (Italian)

675 Hudson St

New York, NY 10014

(212) 699-2400

http://www.brguestrestaurants.com

Chalk another up 
to the Meatpacking District
With the hip Vento

Cuisine is refined
Pizzas, pastas, meats, fish
I'd go with the the veal

Take a date here
Have a great restaurant week
Grab a seat outside

Host's can come off rude
Waiters are knowledgeable
Atmosphere is fresh 

BROOKLYN DINER

 
BROOKLYN DINER (Diners)

Midtown:
155 W 43rd St
New York, NY 10036
(212) 265-5400


Midtown: 
212 W 57th St
New York, NY 10019
(212) 977-1957

http://www.brooklyndiner.com

Food is a rip off

Overpriced tourist trap
Will never go back

THE NEW FRENCH

THE NEW FRENCH (French)
522 Hudson St
New York, NY 10014
(212) 807-7357

Another petite
French bistro in West Village 
Has quirky decor

Rather solid brunch
Not very expensive - The
crepes are real good

Standard dinner fare
A polite, helpful wait staff
Try it out sometime

MIA DONA

MIA DONA (Italian)
206 E 58th St
New York, NY 10022
(212) 750-8170

http://www.miadona.com


Casual Upper
East Side Italian spot
Old school/modern look

Service is spotty
They can come off as uptight
Food tries to make up

Pastas are worth it
Other entrees, hit or miss
I like the lamb shank

A popular place
Ok cost for what you get
Worth looking in to

MAI HOUSE

MAI HOUSE (Vietnamese)
186 Franklin St
New York, NY 10079
(212) 431-0606


http://www.myriadrestaurantgroup.com/maihouse


The same owners of
Tribeca Grill and Nobu
deliver us Mai

The food is spicy
and on the expensive side
Do try the skirt steak

Specialized spirits
like the Mai Tai are tasty
They'll set you back some

Their service is good
It wants to be trendy but
often times empty

Wouldn't rush to go
Maybe worth a shot for a 
gathering of freinds

PHILIP MARIE

PHILIP MARIE (American)  

569 Hudson St

New York, NY 10014

(212) 242-6200

http://www.philipmarie.com


Stumble into this
cute West Village eatery
Plenty to choose from

If you're a wine fan
This is a place you must go
So many options

Plethora of food 
variations appear too
All reasonable

If you fancy a
different kind of meal, try the
private room tasting 

NOOK

NOOK (Eclectic)
746 9th Ave
New York, NY 10019
(212) 247-5500


Make sure to have cash
'Cause they don't take credit cards
Won't cost arm and leg

The name says it all
Nook is quite a tiny space
But it packs a punch

Good variety
For all brunch, lunch and dinner
And... BYOB

Owner is so nice
Has you feel that he really
cares you like your meal

In Hells Kitchen and
need a cute place to stop in
Snuggle up to Nook

ONE

 
ONE (Eclectic/Tapas)
1 Little W 12th St
New York, NY 10014
(212) 255-9717


http://www.onelittlewest12.com


While in the trendy
Meatpacking District make sure
you do not miss One

They have a great bar
Cuisine matches the spirits
All around good time

Drinks come at a price
So try and limit yourself
Food cost rather fair

Short ribs are so good
So's 'make your own' Mac n Cheese
Try them at dinner

A place to be seen
One will not disappoint you
Can't wait to go back

SUSHI DAMO DAMO

SUSHI DAMO DAMO (Japanese/Sushi)

330 W 58th St

New York, NY 10019

(212) 707-8609

http://www.sushidamo.com

Looking for sushi?

At Damo it's always fresh

Albeit not cheap

Right across from the 

Time Warner Building - It has

mellow atmosphere

Lots of special rolls

Along with Japanese bites

Drinks will run up bill

Will be an expense

Their food is good but is it

worth the pricey charge?

CENTRAL PARK BOATHOUSE

CENTRAL PARK BOATHOUSE (American)                         

E 72nd St & East Dr                                                                  
New York, NY 10028                                                                  
(212) 517-2233 

http://www.thecentralparkboathouse.com

Beautiful backdrop

Overlooks water in Park

Little touristy

Seems like you pay for

the aesthetics along with

your brunch or dinner

Brunch would be my pick

Dinner is quite expensive

Though food is average

Makes for nice night out

But wouldn't add it to the 

top of to do list

2nd AVENUE DELI

2nd AVENUE DELI (Deli's/Kosher)

162 E 33rd St

New York, NY 10016

(212) 689-9000

http://www.2ndavedeli.com

Miss grandmas cooking?
While the address has changed
the food is the same

Service is quite rude
Food is worth the attitude
Best cornedbeef in town

Chopped liver and
pastrami, side of coleslaw
A great kosher feast

Humongous sandwich
One enough for two to eat
Avoid prime time line

GARAGE

 

GARAGE (American)

99 7th Ave S

New York, NY 10014

(212) 645-0600

http://www.garagerest.com

Go for their jazz brunch

It's Saturday and Sunday

Good food and music

Can't miss hanging flag

If you don't go for their brunch

try and sit outside

For brunch, go omelette

Choosing an entree tougher

Menu choices vast

Service is decent

Dinner bill can set you back

Price for brunch better

ELEVEN MADISON PARK

 

ELEVEN MADISON PARK (American/French)

11 Madison Ave

New York, NY 10010

(212) 889-0905

http://www.elevenmadisonpark.com

Fancy and pricey
Has gotten lots of good press
Special occasion place

A beautiful space
Extremely refined food and
outstanding service

Tough to choose one plate
Their duck is so tasty as
is their suckling pig

You will leave with a 
lighter wallet, but you must 
go here at least once

 

APIARY

 

APIARY (American)

60 3rd Ave

New York, NY 10003

(212) 254-0888

http://www.apiarynyc.com

Translates to bee yard

A very modern set up

Laid back employees

Eclectic menu

includes fish, chicken and steak

also duck, rabbit

Grab sweetbreads to start

or the crudo if leary

Also try their wine

A 3 course menu

that is prix fixed is offered

Sunday through Thursday

EXTRA VIRGIN

EXTRA VIRGIN (Mediterranean)

259 W 4th St

New York, NY 10014

(212) 691-9359

http://www.extravirginrestaurant.com

Quaint West Village meal

A comforting atmosphere

Uber friendly staff

Versatile entrees

Have fish, meat, pastas and more

Apps are scrumptous too

Combine the scene with 

the moderate prices and

this is a must try

LURE FISHBAR

LURE FISHBAR (Seafood)

142 Mercer St

New York, NY 10012

(212) 431-7676

http://www.lurefishbar.com

You walk down some stairs
Decor resembles a yacht
Spacious and trendy

Pleasant employees
Try going before you eat
Grab a drink, bar's nice 

Dish hidden on the
bar menu - The deviled eggs
are a must order

Pretty good raw bar
For dinner, have to get fish
Very fresh, quite good

Not a cheap night out
But for seafood in New York
it's not terrible 

J.G. MELON

 

J.G. MELON (American/Bar Food)

1291 3rd Ave

New York, NY 10021

(212) 650-1310

 
Go to ATM
Only cash at this Upper
East Side eatery

Known for one of the 
best burgers in Manhattan
A must, should you go 

Overall good spot
It's perfect for a quick bite,
should you be uptown

EATERY

EATERY (American)

798 9th Ave

New York, NY 10019

(212) 765-7080

http://www.eaterynyc.com

For dinner or brunch
This Hell's Kitchen staple
won't disappoint you

If brunch is your choice
Be prepared for the long waits
But once inside YUM

The 3 eggs omelettes
Grilled Asian Chicken Salad
Can't go wrong with those

The brunch is great and 
dinner isn't too shabby
Everything tastes good

Add a helpful staff
to the moderate prices
Equals a winner

MERCADITO GROVE

MERCADITO GROVE (Mexican)

100 7th Ave S

New York, NY 10014

(212) 647-0830

http://www.mercaditorestaurants.com

Might miss it, it's small

It's an extremely tight squeeze

Not all that comfy

Menu has options

Standard entrees along with

Mexican tapas

Make sure to try the

taco tasting - Best stuff there

Ceviche good too

Drinks are hit or miss

Some love the margaritas

Others not so much

For Mexican fare

can cost a pretty penny

I wouldn't rush back