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If you ever remember saying to yourself "This is the weirdest place I have ever been to," you will be wrong! because you haven't been to Milon. Finding out that the big window brightly decorated...
If you ever remember saying to yourself "This is the weirdest place I have ever been to," you will be wrong! because you haven't been to Milon. Finding out that the big window brightly decorated with orange hot pepper lights, is actually belonging to three different restaurants was a surprise as we stood outside waiting to be seated. The considerate host even brought out a nice plate of "bread chips" for our group to eat. To our relief the wait ended and we stepped inside. Our group of 12 could easily fill up the entire space of this place yet magically we fit in with another 30! Personal space was not to be had and several times during the night couples mistakenly groped the wrong leg or gave a secret handshake to an innocent victim. The good news: The food is tasty and cheap (very), the staff is willing to please, you can bring your own alcohol, and everyone will definitely feel much closer to each other by the end of the night. There is also a very interesting Indian birthday song and strobe lights (a waiter's skill of puting the plug in and out really fast).
Bottom line: Good food, cheap, and oh yeah, bring a camera.
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Cafe Lalo is located on 201 W 83rd Street (corner of Broadway). The place itself is similar to Serendipity in a sense that it serves a large variety of desserts and you are confronted with a...
Cafe Lalo is located on 201 W 83rd Street (corner of Broadway). The place itself is similar to Serendipity in a sense that it serves a large variety of desserts and you are confronted with a waiting line once you approach the restaurant. However the wait seems to be a lot shorter at Lalo as opposed to Serendipity even though Lalo is a smaller place. The huge French windows give the place an amazing look especially at night. The food is slightly less pricey then at Serendipity but that doesn't mean that quality suffers. The Chocolate Rasberry Truffle cake is one of the best tasting chocolate desserts ever made.
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Spice
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Restaurants
60 University Pl
New York, New York 10003
(212) 982-3758
Spice servers up Thai cusine that lives up to the resturant's name. The dishes are well prepared and are delicious, however you should ask exactly how spicy a particular dish is before ordering or...
Spice servers up Thai cusine that lives up to the resturant's name. The dishes are well prepared and are delicious, however you should ask exactly how spicy a particular dish is before ordering or be prepared to absorb large quantities of water. The spicy calamari are a great appetizer. Stay away from Drunk Man's noodles if you can't tolerate hot food. The place is not large so be prepared to wait in line on a busy night. Spice offers it's visitors a funky modern decor, more common to the fancy Thai establishments, at a very affordable price. The biggest pro about this place, after the food, is the amount you spend on the bill. You can easily have an appetizer, entree, and a drink for under $20. Since the place gets very loud its a great choice for groups looking to dine on budget and also enjoy their meal. Sea in Williamsburg and Peep in the city are under the same management as Spice and offer similar food.
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Peep
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Restaurants
177 Prince St
New York, New York 10012
(212) 254-7337
Cute! Needs a bigger sign for the restaurant is easy to miss. This little place is very big on mirrors and glass. Good inexpensive food, service is good, and the waiting time wasn't too long. Good...
Cute! Needs a bigger sign for the restaurant is easy to miss. This little place is very big on mirrors and glass. Good inexpensive food, service is good, and the waiting time wasn't too long. Good tip: Don't sit at the table with the stools, especially if you think you have hemmaroids (jk). Those things are uncomfortable and you can easily fall off. The name of the restaurant probably comes from its see through bathrooms! Yeah weird. They are located in the middle of the restaurant and you can see through them to the outside (hopefully not the other way around). There is even a TV in the bathroom, but the downside of a transparent bathroom is you can't turn on the lights!
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Ono
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Restaurants
18 9 Ave
New York, New York 10014
(212) 660-6766
Although they are supposed to take walk-in diners, this very cool restaurant/bar/lounge requires long term waiting for reservations so book in advance. The Meatpacking District location with its...
Although they are supposed to take walk-in diners, this very cool restaurant/bar/lounge requires long term waiting for reservations so book in advance. The Meatpacking District location with its beautiful people fits this spot perfectly as it is very beautiful in itself. The modern Asian influenced decor took us the entire evening to take in as there are many clever little details which amazed as such as the largest rocks of Sea Salt decorating the sushi bar and the Tattoo looking murals at the back. But don't take too long looking around because you might miss your dinner, the appetizers and the main entrees came within five minutes of each other. They even have mojito's and green caviar on the menu. We were very impressed and hope to come back very soon!
Oh and the lounge is on the rooftop with many beautiful people of tourists and New Yorkers.
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If you are into dark settings (perhaps to make your date appear a little easier on the eyes) or Colin Farrell look-a-like waiters, then La Scatolina is the place for you. The food is probably as...
If you are into dark settings (perhaps to make your date appear a little easier on the eyes) or Colin Farrell look-a-like waiters, then La Scatolina is the place for you. The food is probably as authentically Italian as you can get this far away from Italy. The Pinot Grigio was delicious, as was their homemade tiramisu. Free shots and the attentiveness of the wait-staff were also much appreciated. Finally, if you are lucky enough to be seated by the wall, you can be sure that you will be occupied and thoroughly entertained by the hodge-podge of stuff you will find there while you wait for your food (rusty old egg beater included).
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Duvet
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Restaurants
45 W 21 St
New York, New York 10010
(212) 989-2121
Getting into bed with your friends has never been easier than in this place. Inspired by the "Bed" version in Miami, this place offers a very unique way to have a good time while just lounging...
Getting into bed with your friends has never been easier than in this place. Inspired by the "Bed" version in Miami, this place offers a very unique way to have a good time while just lounging around on huge beds with pillows and a bed tray. They even give you logo slippers which you can keep if the manager likes you. The menu isn't extensive but the oysters and the different fish dishes were excellent. The staff is very nice and patient with first time horizontal eaters like us. There is a very cool colorful bar and even a jelly-fish tank in case one of your friends acts out. The place is pricey but it is still new, fresh, and not overcrowded.
I give it 5 stars, will come again. Make sure to wear nice clean socks. For the after dinner drinks stay in the lounge or go across the street to the very cool lounge/restaurant/billiards Slate (review posted).
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One of the many BR Restaurant names the Blue Water Grill can be found nestled in famous tourist cities such as Las Vegas, Manhattan, and Chicago. There is no better time to visit this large seafood...
One of the many BR Restaurant names the Blue Water Grill can be found nestled in famous tourist cities such as Las Vegas, Manhattan, and Chicago. There is no better time to visit this large seafood attraction but during the week of prix-fixe menus. The seating is prompt, the wait staff is tooth-aching sweet, and even the parking can be managed. Specializing in different sea food and fish dishes, this place is not someone who has no interest in the cuisine of fruit-de-la-mer. That would be like coming to a great steakhouse to eat a salad. The restaurant week menu offered many delicious choices including desert, but it was hard to resist ordering things from the regular menu complete with a variety of sushi, oysters, and caviar! By bias towards seafood even overlooked the crowded tiny dinner table which kept tilting under our weight, and the strange patrons on the left wearing jeans and rubber flip-flops. The decor was not special but the Jazz room downstairs will have to be revisited.
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