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  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...

  Cocktail Selection This season, discover the joy of the traditional “evening-out” meal full of warmth, passion and resounding character at Il Tinello East. This superb new restaurant is welcoming an astonishing number of returning restaurateurs and unique visitors to the City in style at 244 East 46th Street. From United Nations diplomats to tourists to those in the know, this restaurant is serving up delightful meals and exquisite service daily.  The city’s ever-changing landscape may evolve on the restaurant scene with trends that come and go, but one thing is certain, a phenomenally traditional meal, such as found at Il Tinello East will never goes out of style. In a City with thousands of restaurants, this sparkling gem of a business outshines many. The treasures found at Il Tinello East blend years of tradition with innovative Italian cooking and provide a rich experience through presentation that is purely matched by a delicious menu. The quality Italian ingredients, s...

    Rick's Famed Roof Deck NEW YORK — Summer fun continues at Rick’s Cabaret New York, the upscale gentlemen’s club known for its beautiful entertainers, warm hospitality and Rick’s Steakhouse. The club’s Roof Deck Lounge is very popular with everyone enjoying the outdoor breezes and panoramic views of the city. “The Roof Deck is awesome,” purred Rick’s waitress Natalia. “Guests relish the outdoor setting, and you can light up a cigar if you like.”   Stunning Empire State Building Views “Champagne bottles are always popping and the Rick’s Roof Deck is a great place for summer fun,” said Rick’s girl Kristen. Located across the street from the Empire State Building and just one block from Madison Square Garden, the three-level Rick’s Cabaret features bottle service, deluxe sky boxes, and the highly rated Rick’s Steakhouse which offers daily lunch specials, dinner, and a late-night menu. Rick’s Cabaret New York 50 West 33rd Street *** RICK: NASDAQ Listed *** Beautiful Enter...

  Benny John's Bar And Grill Benny John's Bar and Grill is a new opened American cuisine restaurant situated near some of the most prime locations and top destinations for visitors exploring New York City, including Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Grand Central Station amongst others.  This new Restaurant represents the next generation for a seasoned hospitality family, being run by the Second generation of the Lekic family (who have more than 30 years’ experience in the NYC hospitality scene). The faces of the new generation, Dennis and Ben, sons of restauranteur Mirso Lekic (Tudor City Steakhouse) are making their debut being Benny John's Bar and Grill.  Specializing in steaks, grill, and traditional American food, Benny John's Bar & Grill is the ideal destination for a business power lunch, pre-theater dinner, weekend brunch or a group outing with family and friends.  Chef Bulmaro Rogue, the veteran grill man from Peter Luger runs the kitchen, ...

Serendipity Manager With Jamie Foxx Jamie Foxx poses with the manager of Serendipity as he stopped by for a quick dessert with Katie Holmes on her birthday in New York City today. We guess Katie did not want to pose for a photo. Photo By: MediaPunch

Vivid Cabaret Vivid Cabaret New York, the upscale midtown Manhattan gentlemen's club known for its seemingly unlimited supply of stunning topless performers, will be showing the UFC 205 live pay-per-view fights this coming Saturday night, November 12th. “Vivid Cabaret is a great place to watch UFC 205,” proclaimed Vivid Cabaret NYC girl Megan. “We have a giant size theater screen, and so many large Hi-Def TVs on all three floors!” Vivid Cabaret girl Jennifer added, “You won’t miss a second of the action—unless you are busy watching me strip out of my dress—haha!” Vivid Cabaret New York is well known for treating everyone like a VIP, and you can reserve a table in the famous VIP Lounge, in the Celebrity Lounge, or even on the heated Roof Deck. Check VividCabaretnyc.com for more info. Vivid Cabaret NYC is well known for having the city's tallest stripper pole (25 1/2 feet tall), and is a favorite spot for pro athletes from all the major sports...

Lo Bosworth Lo Bosworth With Anthony Serignese Joe’s Bar NYC kicked off their Grand Opening with a bang the other night on the Upper West Side. In a city bursting at the seams with bars and restaurants du jour, Joe's Bar NYC has succeeded in creating the ideal, uptown locale - with a relaxed, downtown feel that is here to stay. Lo Bosworth was among the guests who supported the Grand Opening of owner Anthony Serignese’s first venue. She arrived with two friends and looked beautiful in white pants and a metallic top and mingled with guests, all of whom soaked in the ambiance of the 70s living inspired bar. Bosworth enjoyed the signature Joe’s Hamburger, proprietary blend of chuck, brisket and short rib, and paired it with a glass of white wine on the beautiful spring night. Guests were greeted with champagne upon arrival, and also enjoyed signature craft cocktails throughout the night. With clever names such as Night Fever, Scooby Snack, and Flash...

Bruno Mars Bruno Mars got together with friends at New York hotspot Beauty & Essex on Tuesday night to celebrate a birthday party for Philip Lawrence, his longtime writing partner. He raced over to the restaurant around midnight after his sold-out concert at Madison Square Garden. He was dressed in traditional Adidas shoes, an Adidas jacket, and his signature white fedora hat. When Philip arrived, everyone crowded around to sing Happy Birthday as he came up the staircase. Bruno was sure to be one of the first people that Philip saw as he ran to the front of the crowd. They enjoyed Beauty & Essex’s popular Lobster Tacos and 'Chile Relleno' Empanadas.

**** HALLOWEEN DINING **** Red Currant Infused Vodka This year, celebrate Halloween at Onegin, New York City’s hottest Russian restaurant and lounge, located in the heart of Greenwich Village. With its lavish menus, elegant décor, and daily events and specials, Onegin maintains the perfect balance between traditional Russian opulence and contemporary New York City charm. Kick off Halloween in style. Tonight visit Onegin for an extravagant Halloween affair. Enjoy dinner, drinks and music throughout the evening. For reservations, please call 212-924-8001. Also on Friday, November 2nd, join Onegin for the hottest Russian Halloween costume party in New York City. Onegin’s extensive drink menu and full bar feature a selection sure to indulge every guest’s distinctive taste. The exclusive house infused vodkas, served in nine unique flavors, are the restaurant’s most popular drink of choice. Additionally, guests can chose from an impressi...