Ear Inn is one of the oldest bars in the city. The establishment is a relic of yesteryear, replete with old jugs that date back to the 1800s and memorabilia that is strewn throughout the space. Originally a watering hole for sailors, this eccentric bar is riddled with several ghost stories, making it something of a local legend. The kitchen offers the usual American pub fare with a few brews on tap. A true New York City bar, this is a great place to hang out with friends and enjoy a few pints.
A delectable meal in an ancient era is what awaits you at Dino & Harry's Steakhouse. The restaurant, commenced for business in 1991, is located in a building that is over a 100 years old. The wooden furnishing, high ceilings, tiled flooring and stained glass windows of the restaurant contributes to a beautiful ambiance. Enjoy the delectable steak, that will be cooked to your liking, with a splendid blend of flavors. You could ask the amicable staff to narrate stories about the history of the place, to keep you entertained during your meal.
Food connoisseurs believe that the quality of a meal is determined by that of its ingredients. With this philosophy in mind, Blue Hill forms part of a growing trend of like-minded restaurants in New York that insist on using the choicest produce in their kitchens. Dan, David and Laureen Barber inherited the family's farm in Massachusetts from whom it gets its name and inspiration. Its fascinating history is synthesized in the landmark building in Greenwich Village that this place calls home. The creative menu includes marinated beet salad, Berkshire pig's belly, venison liver terrine, grilled celery root risotto and Hudson Valley chicken. Epicureans can dine in the elegant and sophisticated seating area for a five course seasonal tasting menu with artisanal wine.
French Louie offers minimalist interiors where the focus is on the gourmet food and wine. It has an elongated dining room with stark white walls, one of which features wall art depicting conifers. Guests can start their meal with appetizers such as oysters, smoked sardines and lobster cocktail. This is followed by entrees like sugar snap pea salad, a blend of peas, avocados, and basil, and mains such as lamb Navarin with baby turnips. The desserts include lime meringue tart and profiteroles served with pistachio ice cream. In the traditional French style, the meal ends with cheese from regions like Pyrénées and Normandy, accompanied by a selection of cognacs and sherries.
A home decor store is hardly the place you'd expect to find a superlative dining experience, but ABC Kitchen (located within ABC Carpet & Home) delivers. This venture between the home decor giant and celebrated chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten paid off handsomely when it was voted "Best New Restaurant of 2011" by the James Beard Foundation. ABC Kitchen's delicious American fare is more than worthy of its already fantastic reputation. The restaurant's brunch, lunch, and dinner menus are full of well-crafted preparations that highlight the best in healthy, local, and organic ingredients. The restaurant strives to be green and sustainable in everything they do, right down to the bread baskets, which are hand-crafted by the Mapuche people of Peru. Helped handsomely by the store's stunning collection, the restaurant's interiors are extremely elegant and provide a comfortable space to enjoy your meal.
Bell Book & Candle is truly admirable in its approach towards food. To prepare their delectable New American dishes, BB&C takes great care to use only local, organic and sustainable ingredients, so you can be sure that everything placed before you is as fresh as it can possibly be. In fact, BB&C even has its own rooftop aeroponic garden which produces about 60% of the organically grown produce used at the restaurant, especially many of the herbs and greens. No matter what you order, be it simple warm pretzels with milk stout mustard, or the more complex "Gin & Tonic" wild salmon, you can always feel great knowing that the mouthwatering dish you're consuming is socially and environmentally conscious as you are!
Nestled in New York's Nolita neighborhood, Stick With Me Sweets is a bite sized chocolate shop selling hand crafted sweets of the highest quality. Using traditional techniques, their expert team of chocolatiers create such whimsical delicacies that will tempt your palate and make you return for more. From artisan caramels to their celebrated handmade shiny bonbons, everything is prepared in-house and with natural ingredients. Whether you're looking for the perfect gift or a little bite of chocolate after lunch, Stick With Me Sweets aims to please.
Drawing its inspiration from the elements of nature, the American restaurant Lindens is dedicated to Linden trees that are found in large numbers in New York City. Situated in the luxury hotel, Arlo SoHo, this restaurant offers a seasonal menu that is divided into 3 sections namely herbal, vegetal, and floral. Ingredients are locally sourced and of fine quality. If you wish to while away time, you can visit the bar where you can sip a drink or two. An interesting range of cocktails are offered here some of which include the Cranberry Cup, Cinnamon Squash Swizzle and the Lavender Daisy. Lindens is a great place to hang out with your friends. However, owing to high demand it is advisable to make reservations.
A new addition to the many sustainability focused restaurants in New York is The Wesley, located in West Village. Featuring an exceptionally well-designed space with uber-modern minimalist chic decor, three different dining spaces are available here. Each room has its own theme based on the elements of the environment. The bar is decked-out in washes of greys and greens, the second room is done in shades of amber, and the third room has a rich atmospheric setup. Whatever your choice of seating, you are certain of an upscale dining experience, fantastic food with handpicked ingredients, and a fine selection of drinks. Drop in for a date night and have a memorable meal in a beautiful setting.
Serving sumptuous farm-to-table pies, Arturo’s Osteria and Pizzeria is extremely popular. The space is cozy and inviting and gets packed really fast, so try to reach early to grab a table. Relish the Santo, it’s not a local favorite without reason. Prepared with tomato sauce, hand made mozzarella, crumbled sausages, red onion, and roasted chili oil, the pizza is a delight to the taste buds. If you are not in the mood for pizza, opt for the Cavatelli Siciliani Pasta. Don’t forget to bring along a bottle of your favorite alcohol, as this pizzeria is a BYOB restaurant. The dishes are made to order, so your meal might take some time for your meal to arrive. However, if you are looking for delicious pizza, you can’t go wrong with Arturo’s Osteria and Pizzeria.
Low-key and totally unpretentious, Tabaré is named after the eponymic epic by legendary Uruguayan poet, Juan Zorrilla de San Martin. Hanging lamps and candles cast a warm glow on the trinkets-clad interiors, while fairy lights and more candles give a magical look to its intimate back patio where the stone walls add to the character of the place. But its not only the romantic vibe of this South American eatery and bar that draws people, but also its delicious food and drinks. Their menu laden with pastas, stews, breads, soups, meat and sausages are cooked with love and have a certain homeliness to it that is comforting. Round off your meal with a decadent dessert or enjoy happy hours with delicious cocktails. It is a great place for a date night or for a small group.
A stylish eatery where taste meets health, Le Botaniste in Upper East Side serves plant-based organic dishes. The menu features several vegan and gluten-free recreations of meat and dairy dishes. The dishes offered are innovative and interesting and have something for all palates. The retro diner-style place is cozy and quirky. The fantastic food and the good service will leave you feeling nourished and satisfied.