DeGrezia 231 East 50th Street, between 2nd/3rd June, 3rd 7:15pm optional drinks, 8pm dinner $81 3-course Dinner, gl of wine, tax/tip A top-rated regional Italian old timer since 1987, Zagat 24 for both food and service, "this East Midtowner is a model of old-world elegance, offering first-rate Italian food, expert service and a civilized milieu where one […]
Paname lunch w/Art and Antiques Center Tour 1050 2nd Ave @ the Art Center (Paname is @ 1068 2nd Ave) Sunday, June 11th 12:00 for tour of Art Center then brunch $64 3- course lunch, glass of wine, coffee.tt Celebrating over 43 years, (founded in 1974), the Manhattan Art & Antiques Center in Midtown […]
China Town and Little Italy Food Tour 195 Grand Street- Ferrara Bakery & Cafe Thursday, June 15th 10:30am- 1:30pm $55 Walking history tour and food tour Experience Chinatown and Little Italy through flavor, culture, and history, as we are led through the maze of the streets that make up these two ethnic NYC neighborhoods. Our […]
Museum of Food and Drink Chow: Making the Chinese American Restaurant Lunch at Wild Ginger Vegan Pan Asian Then head to Williamsburg Smorgasburg Meet @Citbank in Union Square with MetroCard Saturday, June 17th, 11:30 am $50 Includes Museum, tasting and lunch. No wine. We will meet in Union Square and take the L-train to Williamsburg. […]
CHOUCHOU Moroccan- 5 Stars Yelp 215 East 4th Street (Avenue A and B) Sunday, June 18th 5:15 pm Meet @ Nobody is Perfect AT THE BAR 235 East 4th St, dinner at 6:15 @ 215 East 4th St. $74 3-courses, gl wine, Moroccan tea, tax & tip NOTE: If you are paying by check […]
La Contrada- Italian American Cuisine 67 2nd Avenue (4th Street) Sunday, June 25th 5:15pm optional drinks, 6:15 pm dinner $73 3-course dinner, gl of wine, tax/tip NOTE: If you are paying by check please call me or email me directly 646-825-0268 or [email protected] (my check notifications is not working right now) Please look for Juliane. […]
Docks Seafood Grill- July 4th July 4th 633 3rd Avenue (@40th street corner) Tuesday, July 4th 5:45 pm optional drinks, 6:45 pm dinner $71- 3-course meal, glass wine, coffee, tax & tip. We ate here last 4th of July and 54 members came and celebrated. Just 3 avenues from the waterfront fireworks, we are close […]
Limani 5 Rockefeller Plaza (51st between 5th and 6th) Saturday, July 8th 7:15pm optional drinks, 8:00pm dinner $88- 3-course dinner, glass of wine, tax and tip. Zagat rated 4.4 they say, a “surprise in Rock Center, this swanky offshoot of the original in Long Island offers a Mediterranean menu highlighting superb seafood that measures up […]
Virginia’s Brunch- Per Se Alumni 647 East 11th (Between Ave B and C) Saturday, July 15th 12:00pm optional drinks, 12:30pm brunch $59- 3-course brunch, glass of wine/bloody Mary, t/t. When it opened in 2015, it was one of the most exciting restaurant openings in NYC in recent memory. Virginia’s is the brainchild of Per Se […]
Bistro Vendôme- Bastille Day (weekend) 405 East 58th Street (off 1st Ave) Sunday, July 16th 5:30pm optional drinks, 6:15pm dinner $72- 3-course, glass wine, coffee, tax, tip The New York Times says, “Bistro Vendôme is a French bistro that seeks to please its affluent neighbors on the Upper East Side, and largely succeeds.” After 15 […]
NY Yankees Steakhouse 7 West 51st Street (5th and 6th) Saturday, July 22nd 6:30pm optional drinks, 7:30pm dinner $89 3-course dinner, gl of wine, coffee/soda t/t Don’t let the Yankee décor (or name, for us Mets Fans) fool you, this Zagat rated 4.3 steakhouse is in the top 1.2% for restaurants on Tripadvisor for all […]
Sunset Sail on the Schooner Adirondack Chelsea Pier @ 22nd (Meet at Wich Craft sandwich) July, 16th 6:30pm sailing for 2-hours $71 includes drinks and sailing Sunset Sail on the Schooner Adirondack Chelsea Pier @ 22nd Sunday, July 16th 6:30pm sailing for 2-hours $71 includes drinks and sailing Enjoy a beautiful two-hour sunset sail aboard the […]
Bottino Ristorante 246 10th Avenue (24th Street) Sunday, July 30th 5:45pm drinks, 6:30pm dinner $79- Full Dinner, gl of wine, coffee/soda, tax, tip Established just slightly ahead of the West Chelsea boom that brought a new wave of artsy tenants to the once-industrial neighborhood, Bottino has retained the casual, cutting-edge feel it had when it […]
AIANY Architecture Tour and 1920’s Yacht Cruise Boat Ride Around LOWER Manhattan Pier 62- Chelsea @ West 22nd and Hudson River Sunday, August 6th meet at “Wichcraft Sandwiches” 5:00pm at the pier (launch @ 5:15pm) 90 minutes $52- tour, 1 glass wine/beer/champagne, soda. RSVP Early and Non-refundable We did this architecture boat tour around the […]
Pampano - Richard Sandoval 209 East 49th (2nd and 3rd ave) Sunday, August 13th 5:30 pm optional drinks, 6:15 pm dinner $80 3 course, 1 gl wine/beer/margarita, sangria. coffee, tax & tip A Richard Sandoval masterpiece!!! Zagat 4.4 where the food “hits the high notes” Chef Sandoval, a Bravo’s top Chef Master, is known for taking […]
Villa Mosconi 69 MacDougal Street (2 blocks from West 4th station 1 block North of Houston, 1 block East of 6th avenue) Wednesday, August 16th 5:45pm optional drinks, 6:30pm dinner $79- 4-course dinner, glass of wine, tax and tip New York Magazine says, “If you're tired of Italian restaurants trying to out-Molto each other, this […]
Le Grand Triage- French Favorites (wine/cheese) 1657 First Avenue (86th/87th) Saturday, August 19th- RSVP EARLY 7:30 SHARP- 917-475-1212 (store number) $55- wine and cheese pairing At Le Grand Triage, they are all about wine education. Join us for a taste-gasm of stellar wine and cheese pairings that will give you a greater appreciation for […]
La Boite En Bois 75 West 68th Street 5:45 Drinks Atlantic Grill- 49 West 64th Or meet at the restaurant at 6:30pm Sunday, August 20th $67 3-courses, NO wine, tax and tip $75 with wine- please let me know For over 30 years, this family owned and operated French bistro has been serving the Upper […]
Washington & Old Town Alexandria Virginia Thursday, August 24th to Monday, August 28th 4 nights and 5 days. $2395 includes Amtrak, 5-star hotel, 9 meals, tours, and tipa Subtract $100 if meeting us there and -$225 if sharing a room Recently opened after a 9-year renovation- The Watergate Hotel a 5-Stars hotel in Washington DC- One […]
Piccolo Fiore- Saturday, August 26th 230 East 44th Street @2nd/3rd 7:00pm Optional pre-dinner drinks, 7:45 Dinner $88- 4-course dinner, glass of wine, coffee, tax & tip Zagat rated and close to Grand Central, Piccolo Fiore is dedicated to providing an unparalleled culinary experience by serving the finest local, hand-crafted Italian fare by a passionate team […]
