Sunday, March 1, 2015

HK  HELL'S  KITCHEN

Lynn and I were looking for a place to eat lunch on 9th Avenue. We decided to try the restaurant on the corner that I had frequented with Devin in the past.  It has changed owners and venues, so it was like a maiden voyage for us both.  The menu offered a variety of American food with miscellaneous Mediterranean options.  Our server was very attentive and pleasant, and our lunches were great!  Lynn couldn't eat all of her generous club sandwich while I ate all of my salmon.  I get teased in my family for ordering salmon frequently but I was very happy I did at HK.  It was prepared perfectly.  If I worked in that neighborhood, I would definitely be a steady customer.





HK  HELL'S  KITCHEN
523 Ninth Avenue
New York, NY  10018
PH: 212-947-4208



GALLO NERO

Last weekend it was cold and snowy, but that didn't stop us from walking the streets to eat in a restaurant we haven't tried.  We had tickets to see Hedwig and wanted a casual dinner before going to the show.  Gallo Nero was perfect for just that.  A cozy little restaurant with friendly waiters and good food.  My rigatoni with salmon and asparagus was excellent.  Lynn enjoyed her spaghetti carbonara as Devin did the muscles.  Instead of dessert we drank Nutty Irishman coffees (with Frangelico and Bailey's) topped with whipped cream.  Who couldn't love that???





GALLO NERO
402 West 44th Street
New York, NY  10036
PH: 212-265-6660

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

PASTICCERIA  ROCCO

It was our last morning in New York, and we wanted to make the most of it.  Clare mentioned going to a bakery so Vicki lead us to Rocco, an Italian Bakery.  It offered LOTS of sweets and a cook ready to make a warm breakfast.  The perfect start for us before getting in some last minute shopping in the Village.




PASTICCERIA  ROCCO
243 Bleecker Street
New York, NY  10014







DA ANDREA

I'm pretty sure I've suggested this restaurant in a previous entry, but eating here with Andrea for her birthday made it very poetic.  And besides, the food is so good here, I can't mention it enough!



DA ANDREA
35 West 13th Street
New York, NY  10011
PH: 212-367-1979

 UNION SQUARE THEATRE

We wanted to see a show while in NY, so we decided to go Off Broadway.  The John Lennon show, "Through a Glass Onion", was playing at the Union Square Theatre.  It was a two-man show that consisted of a mix of biographic commentary and concert.  Very enlightening and enjoyable.




UNION SQUARE THEATRE
100 East 17th Street
New York, NY  10003
PH: 800-901-4092

CHELSEA MARKET

We spent the entire morning shopping and decided to browse Chelsea Market on our way back to our hotel.  I know I've already featured this market, but the lights from Christmas were so beautiful I couldn't resist.  Of course, you had to be there to really appreciate them.


CHELSEA MARKET
75  9th Avenue
Between 15th and 16th Streets
New York, NY  10011
 MUSTANG HARRY'S

It was Saturday afternoon and the four of us, being Ravens fans, needed a place to watch the game while in New York.  Clare did her homework and found us Mustang Harry's on 7th Avenue near Penn Station.  It's the longest bar in the City with over twenty HD televisions.  Not only is it a sports bar, but it is Ravens friendly.  We were thrilled when we walked in and saw a sea of purple jerseys!  We spent the rest of the afternoon eating and drinking and cheering (even though we didn't win).  Devin joined us for a bite and a drink and a good time was had by all.  This bar is a keeper for sports fans!



MUSTANG HARRY'S
352  7th Avenue
New York, NY  10001
PH: 212-268-8930
CAFE UN DEUX TROIS

Andrea had a "Big" birthday that needed celebrating in a "Big" way, and New York City was the best place to do that!  So, Vicki and Clare and I made plans for the four of us to have a fun weekend there together.  We rode the train and walked to our hotel to check our bags so we could get started.  Once our bags were secured, we walked across the street for some lunch at the Cafe Un Deux Trois.   We ate and drank and absorbed being in the City at a leisurely pace.  It was a good kick-off to a wonderful weekend.



CAFE UN DEUX TROIS
123 West 44th Street
New York, NY  10036
PH: 212-354-4148