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 […]
PERA Mediterranean Brasserie 303 Madison Ave @42nd Street Saturday, September 2nd 6:45pm optional drinks,7:45pm dinner $69 Includes 3-course meal, gl wine, coffee tax & tip Rated a Top 5 Newcomer by Zagat when first opened, PERA BRASSERIE brings an authentic taste of Eastern Mediterranean cuisine to Manhattan. “A no brainer” according to Zagat and a […]
Char Sue Asian Fusion and Essex Street Market 119 Essex Street (2 blocks south of Ave A) M or F train stops a block away Wednesday, September 6th 5:15pm @ the market, 5:45 @ the bar, dinner 6:15pm $55 3-course Asian meal, no wine, tax and tip. This restaurant is extremely casual, but after eating […]
Arte Italian Ristorante 21 East 9th Street (University and 5th Ave) Sunday, Sept 10th 5:45pm optional drinks; 6:30pm dinner $77 3-course meal, gl wine, coffee/tea, tax/tip A vanishing breed, Arte Restaurant is one of those quiet, beautiful, best kept secrets with a comfortable, homey ambiance, fireplaces and an outside garden. Celebrities such as Al Pacino, […]
Knickerbocker Grill 33 University Place (corner 9th street) Sunday, September 17th 5:30pm optional drinks; 6:15pm dinner $78: 3 courses, glass of wine, coffee, tax, tip A few blocks from Union Square, Knickerbocker comes highly recommended by members who live in the area. The word “Knickerbocker” itself says “New York”, and upon entering you’ll know you’re […]
Morso Italian Cuisine 420 East 59 (Between 1st and Sutton) Sunday, September 24th 5:30pm drinks 6:15pm dinner $76: 3 courses, glass of wine, coffee, tax, tip Zagat rated 4.4. They say “Pino Luongo knows what he’s doing at this classy East Midtown oasis, a dependable source of marvelous Italian cuisine served by staffers who genuinely […]
Almayass 24 East 21st (off Broadway near Flatiron Bldg) Sunday, October 1st 5:30pm optional drinks, 6:30pm dinner $74: family style dinner, glass of wine, tax, tip shared starters tabbouleh, Armenian salad, hummus, mouttabal (mashed charbroiled eggplant), lentil kefta (lentil cooked with crushed wheat, onion, parsley), sarma (rolled vine leaves stuffed with rice, tomato, olive oil, […]
The Big Chocolate Show 269 11th Avenue (Terminal Warehouse @27th) Sunday, October 8th (11am to 3pm) $45- please RSVP early as tickets are limited. New York City’s largest chocolate show and the anchoring event of Chocolate Week with more chocolate than you can eat! Meet some of the world's greatest chocolatiers, chocolate makers, artisans, and […]
