Dining Articles
Labor Day Dining at The Sea Fire Grill and Benjamin Steakhouse
While much of the country kicks back and takes it easy, two of our favorite midtown restaurants -- the Sea Fire Grill and Benjamin Steakhouse -- will be open on Monday, September 2nd.
Hornblower Cruises & Events - Classic Dining and Beautiful Views
The 210-foot yacht Hornblower Infinity is a floating restaurant, a destination for dancing and most of all a four-deck platform to view the magnificence of Manhattan.
Circo to Launch First Ever Middle Eastern Outpost In United Arab Emirates
The acclaimed New York-based restaurant group Le Cirque International (Maccioni Restaurant Group) has announced plans to open Circo Abu Dhabi at the InterContinental Abu Dhabi in early 2014.
A Taste of The Pacific at McCormick & Schmick's
McCormick & Schmick’s takes great pride in being one of the nation’s premier seafood dining establishments. Their NYC location is just steps away from Radio City Music Hall, Top of the Rock, and The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).
Summer Happy Hour at Benjamin Steakhouse and the Sea Fire Grill
This summer, NYC's Benjamin Steakhouse and the Sea Fire Grill are offering a special happy hour every Monday-Friday, 4-7pm, with $1.50 oysters and half-price wines by glass, drafts, and select cocktails.
Angelo’s Pizza Dining Review
Coal oven pies in the Theatre District.
Outdoor Dining on the Plaza at Bouchon Bakery in Rockefeller Center
Chef Thomas Keller’s Bouchon Bakery at Rockefeller Center now offers a casual outdoor dining experience that embodies the vibrancy of Rockefeller Center coupled with classic bakery selections.
Pinch Opens at Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway
Named after the cooking vernacular, pinch has now opened at Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway in Westchester County, New York.
Elevate - New American Cuisine With a Japanese Twist
Only in NYC will you find a restaurant serving modern Japanese and New American food in Chinatown. Located in the Wyndham Garden Hotel, it’s relatively uncommon name gives little or no clue as to its identity.
Watch the World Flow by at Cafe Bari Soho
The people of Soho have been flocking to Cafe Bari Soho for two decades. Even with its prime location on the corner of Broadway and Spring Street, it's their Mediterranean food tilting toward Italy that pulls them in.
Save 15% aboard Spirit Cruises' Mother's Day Lunch & Dinner Cruises
Give Mom the day off and treat her to a special day full of festivities and fun aboard Spirit Cruises.
Spirit Cruises New York Saturday Gospel Lunch Cruises
Join Spirit Cruises New York for a positively inspiring experience on their Gospel Lunch Cruises beginning in May.
Bobby Van’s Grill: Top-Flight Steaks in a High-Energy Atmosphere
Diners who want a dainty meal in a refined, sedate milieu are not the ones who seek out Bobby Van’s. It’s a rollicking, two-fisted, traditional New York City steakhouse. They specialize in man-sized portions of solid, substantial American favorites.
Churrascaria Plataforma - A Brazilian Rodizio in Manhattan
Brazil is as much of an ethnic melting pot as the U.S., and this is reflected in the native cuisine. The variety of dishes is amazing, ranging from rice and beans and fish to pasta and chicken and pizza to kibbee. However, there’s one thing all Brazilians love: great cuts of meat. They love savory, prime cuts of beef and pork and traditional sausages.
Lychee House: Modern Chinese in Manhattan
When one thinks of lychees, one probably thinks of the chilled, sweet fruit served at the end of a Chinese meal. However, over the last three years, when New Yorkers hear the word “lychee,” many of us think of Lychee House on East 55th Street.
New York City Dining - Far East Eats
New York City is home to many of the finest restaurants in the world, and one of our greatest assets is the plethora of fine eateries serving up Asian cuisine. From Thai to Japanese to Chinese, here are some of our favorite finds.
Breeze Restaurant - Thailand Meets France Near Times Square
At Breeze, a sophisticated Thai/French fusion restaurant in the Theatre District, the food delights the eye as much as it does the tongue.
Guy's American Kitchen & Bar - Robust Dishes in the Heart of Times Square
Guy Fieri is an in-your-face kind of dude. So is his new Times Square restaurant: an everyman colossus complete with elevator, deer heads, guitars, Camaro and Corvette Sting Ray logos, and Jack Daniels posters. You get the idea: a huge, rustic, splashy spot that gives off saloon and pub vibes.
Group Events in New York City
Planning a trip to NYC with a large, medium, or small group of guests? Ask our experts in the fields of NYC restaurants, stores and shopping, sightseeing, tours, attractions, bars, clubs, nightlife, Broadway, Off Broadway, theater, and more for tips on where to shop, where to eat, and much more.
Toast Autumn at Del Frisco’s with a Scottish Fig Cocktail
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House planted its roots in Dallas more than 20 years ago. Their newest midtown location is a sprawling three story restaurant featuring floor-to-ceiling windows that offer grand views of the action of Sixth Avenue and nearby Rockefeller Center, the best hand-cut steaks, chops and the freshest seafood, including Australian cold water lobster tails. To help patrons get into the fall spirit, Del Frisco’s has created the Scottish Fig Cocktail.
Brabant - NYC's Largest Authentic Belgian Brasserie
There’s a little bit of Belgium on Manhattan's East 53rd Street, and if you’ve ever eaten mussels in Brussels, as I have, its authenticity will make you nostalgic for both that city and Belgium.
PizzArte - A Showcase for Neapolitan Cuisine and Contemporary Art
There are Italian restaurants and Italian restaurants. Then there is that rarest entry: an Italian-Italian restaurant, one that could well be in Italy. That’s exactly what PizzaArte, an authentic Neapolitan restaurant on West 55th Street, is.
Serendipity 3 Offers Record-Breaking 'Most Expensive Hamburger in the World'
Serendipity 3 has been slinging burgers at their famous New York City Upper East Side location since 1954 to the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly, Cary Grant, Andy Warhol, Cher, Tom Cruise and a galaxy of current day stars. Now, they own one of Guinness's World Records.
Grand Central Oyster Bar NYC Celebrates National Catfish Day on June 25
The Grand Central Oyster Bar in New York City will literally be the “cat’s meow” on Monday, June 25, when the historic eatery “below sea level” at Grand Central Terminal celebrates “National Catfish Day.”
Capizzi Pizzeria & Wine Bar - A Slice of Old Italy in the Theater District
Turn south after walking along Theater Row on W. 42nd St. and you hit what I call “Pizza Row” in the low 40s along 9th Avenue. Bargain hunters can get a slice for 99 cents standing at an outdoor counter. Squeezed in among them is a narrow spot called Capizzi. It’s easy to pass by, but that would be a mistake. Capizzi is not a pizza joint. It’s a pizza emporium.
