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  Steakhouse Dinner Rick’s Cabaret New York and Steakhouse is celebrating the holidays with a month of Christmas cheer, festive decor, and enough hospitality to warm up everyone from here to the North Pole. The three-story club features a giant lit Christmas tree, and a winter wonderland motif on the club’s second floor VIP Lounge. The Cabaret's beautiful entertainers and staff are dressed in Holiday costumes. This is a wonderful time of year,” said Rick’s Cabaret girl Caroline. “Chef Jayson Margulies has added some special items to the menu, and will keep the highly rated Steakhouse open late—all the way to 3am!”   Chocolate Lava Cake “There are all sorts of special holiday desserts and wintry cocktails that have been added to the December menu,” said Rick’s girl Justine. “We love Christmas!”   Steak And Shrimp Cocktail Rick's Cabaret is conveniently located in the heart of midtown Manhattan across from the Empire State Building and just one block from Madison Square Gar...

  Populares Mexican Restaurant   Populares Mexican Restaurant & Bar located on New York City’s Avenue B is the modern boutique establishment bringing a fresh perspective to traditional Mexican cuisine with an aim of delighting diners. Serving up popular Mexican dishes infused with a contemporary twist, guests can enjoy tasty entrees and drinks in the inviting atmosphere that blends retro-stylish décor with the fun vibes that are uniquely found in the popular neighborhood.  Populares is becoming a culinary destination that celebrates the flavors, colors, and vibrancy of Mexico while paying homage to the eclectic energy of the East Village. Whether guests are dining in the cozy dining area, enjoying the private dining space, enjoying drinks at the sleek bar, they are invited to immerse themselves in the lively spirit of Populares for dinner or brunch.   Lamb Chop This Sunday May 5th is Cinco de Mayo – a celebration of a Mexican victory which ultimately led to the c...

  Populares Mexican Restaurant & Bar New York City’s Avenue B welcomed the new Populares Mexican Restaurant & Bar on Wednesday, March 13th 2024. The modern boutique establishment brings a fresh perspective to traditional Mexican cuisine with an aim to delight diners. Serving up popular Mexican dishes infused with a contemporary twist, guests will enjoy tasty entrees and drinks in the inviting atmosphere that blends retro-stylish décor with the fun vibes that are uniquely found in the popular neighborhood.  Redefining a traditional restaurant layout with the taqueria seamlessly integrated into the dining room and bar area, guests can savor freshly made tacos at any time of the evening. No other type of venue is like this in the downtown area where a truly dynamic and interactive dining experience is found.  Populares promises to be a culinary destination that celebrates the flavors, colors, and vibrancy of Mexico while paying homage to the eclectic energy of the Ea...

  Old Stove Pub The iconic Hamptons dining staple Old Stove Pub is ready to make its mark in New York City, as the distinguished restaurant has officially opened its doors at 1076 First Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. Old Stove Pub, which has been a superb dining destination for over 50 years in the Hamptons, is sure to establish itself as a new hot spot destination in the neighborhood.   The menu boasts quite a medley of delectable dishes including, but not limited to, entrees like their savory prime steaks, succulent rack of lamb, and juicy roasted chicken; the freshest seafood plates such as branzino, salmon, scallops, and jumbo shrimp; a raw bar featuring fresh plump oysters and crisp king crab legs; and delicious sides like their creamed spinach and roasted cauliflower. Owner Joseph DeCristofaro proudly brings Old Stove Pub to New York City in 2022, at a perfect time when the Big Apple is re-establishing itself as the world's dining capital. For good reason, the successful e...

  The Baylander Nightlife New Yorkers live for a good view, especially when they eat out. The ultimate dining experience with the Big Apple’s best panorama sights can be found when you visit The Baylander Steel Beach. Harlem hosts the hotspot restaurant and bar that calls the world’s smallest aircraft carrier ship home. At 125th Street West Harlem Piers, is a one-of-a-kind dining extravaganza that boasts breathtaking surroundings and an incredible menu of craft cocktails, beer, and food. Seating in the open-air space is ample with six areas to pick – from the main floor Flight Deck in closest proximity to the bar; the Captain’s Look Out that has your bar stool practically sitting on the edge of the river; to the cleverly named Patron (Tequila) Deck that has upper-level seating full of fresh air crosswinds and a 360-degree bird’s eye views; to the (Grey) Goose Deck that faces the colorful Harlem streets; and to the Jungle Room that below deck brings an intimate feel to seating with ...

**** NEW YORK CITY DINING **** Greenwich Steakhouse Bar Greenwich Steakhouse has quickly become one of the staples in West Village since opening a year ago. Climbing towards the top of the New York City restaurant hierarchy, the three-story eatery located at 62 Greenwich Avenue has delivered the top three qualities foodies and frequent diners expect from any fine dining establishment. Find masterfully crafted and flavor-filled cuisines, multiple dining experiences in one, and an enjoyable atmosphere made comfortable by an attentive waitstaff. Greenwich Steakhouse has seen much success under the direction of partners Benny Gocaj (general manager) and Victor H. Chavez (executive chef) – a culinary industry legend. Together, they have masterminded a uniquely upscale New York City dining experience, from artfully plated dishes to the very last bite. The combination of carefully articulated flavors crafted by the team of experts, led by Chef Chavez, will satisfy fo...

**** DINING IN NEW YORK CITY **** Haldi Indian Restaurant Acclaimed restaurateur Shiva Natarajan, who is behind many of New York’s most-coveted Indian restaurants, has opened Haldi, a brilliant restaurant in ‘Curry Hill’ offering a notable variety of fresh and flavorful Indian fare. Natarajan transformed the city’s Indian fine dining landscape with his string of restaurants, including Chola in Mid-town; the Flatiron’s Dhaba and neighboring Kokum; Chote Nawab in Kips Bay; and Malai Marke in the East Village. He holds a similar vision with his new venture, Haldi, where he as applied his winning formula – a combination of excellent cuisine, inviting atmosphere and impeccable service. The 60-seat restaurant has a décor that is playfully themed around the restaurant’s namesake – the Indian spice turmeric, or haldi – with mustard-yellow walls, a ceiling covered with copper tawas (Indian woks), and whimsical murals depicting old-world Calcutta.

Holiday Gift Ideas FOR THE GENTLEMEN ON YOUR LIST: Make this holiday season special with a meal that harkens back to the good old days of white table cloths and refined service. With a reputation for providing a debonair dining experience and the finest quality steak, Bobby Van’s Steakhouses have become something of a New York City institution. Sure to impress the gentleman in your life, gift certificates can be purchased online or at your nearest Bobby Van’s location. For more information, please visit: www.bobbyvans.com . FOR THE BEAUTY LOVER: This holiday season, give your loved ones the gift of pampering. The perfect stocking stuffers for beauty buffs are the Angelo David Classic Handcrafted Paddle Brushes, which promote healthier hair by stimulating the scalp through their ideal balance of naturally conditioning boar bristles and gently separating nylon bristles. During styling or brushing, they penetrate to the roots, evenly distri...

**** NEW YORK CITY FINE DINING **** Bobby Van's When it comes to an exceptionally prepared steak, not just any restaurant can make the cut. With so many restaurants to choose from in this bustling city, it can be a challenge to decipher which ones offer a dining experience up to par for those with a palate for fine fare. In terms of top notch cuts of meat, expert culinary skill, sophisticated ambiance, all met with the refined service of an earlier era, Bobby Van’s Steakhouse & Vault Grill is simply unrivaled.  Filet Mignon With over four decades of experience and six locations, Bobby Van’s Steakhouse has become something of a New York City institution. Here, guests can feel assured that even the smallest touches of refinement will not be overlooked. Adorned with white table cloths, masculine mahogany accents, and silverware so shiny it seconds as a mirror, the dining room exudes the classic steakhouse ambiance and harkens back to the old da...

**** DINING WITH THE STARS **** Debra Messing Debra Messing and Smash co-star Will Chase were spotted canoodling at the trendy NYC restaurant, Beauty & Essex. The starlet couple enjoyed lobster tacos and meatballs, while Will sipped on the popular blood orange margarita. Debra could only muster up a delectable “wow” after savoring the black bottom pot' de crème for dessert. Photo By: Sara de Boer/Retna