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12 BEST FINE DINING RESTAURANTS IN NYC
Whether you’re splurging for a special occasion or it's just another night of opulence, these are NYC’s best fine dining destinations.
Amber Sutherland-Namako, Christina Izzo & Jake Cohen for Time-Out New York.
In New York City, tabs at our top fine dining destinations can easily meet and exceed the cost of plane tickets to Paris, the latest iPhone or a Schott jacket. In this moneyed town, however, there are plenty of people for whom the best of the best is just their weeknight go-to. It’s kind of bonkers!
For the rest of us, however, those for whom only the most special of occasions merit a sky-high price tag, there is no margin for error. The food, drinks and experience at these rarified destinations must exceed our plebeian expectations and launch us, if even for a moment, into a truly decadent dimension. And these fine dining restaurants, these bastions of gold cards, trust funds and expense accounts do just that. READ MORE
MEMORABLE MEALS
Avra, in NYC, is one of my favorite places to have lunch in the summer. This wonderful Greek restaurant in midtown, transports y ou to an island villa with imported limestone and distressed wood floors, stone washed walls, exposed wood beams, and french doors that open to a beautiful flowered courtyard. The open kitchen has an amazing display of fresh fish flown in daily from the Mediterranean. We start with Avra Chips. Traditional crispy zucchini & eggplant chips with tzatziki. Then it is a Romaine Salad, Hearts of baby romaine with a creamy feta, dill, caper dressing. My entree is always Chicken Frites, Grilled sliced chicken breast served with Greek Oregano fries, and poached tomato with tzatziki. All washed down with a delightful Santo Assyrtiko from Greece. A perfect summer day.
FIND YOUR BEST WEEKEND - BUTTERMILK INN + FALLS
A short 90 minute train or car ride from New York City, Buttermilk Falls Inn + Spa is located in Ulster County directly across the Hudson River from Poughkeepsie. This delightful property sits on a 75 acre spread on the banks of the Hudson and yes, there really is a “falls” right on the property.  Fields of wildflowers and lush gardens dot the property in the summer months. Perched on a hill with sweeping lawns and views of the river and ponds, Buttermilk is an ideal retreat for a romantic getaway for two, for couples traveling together or for a girls’ weekend. The short drive makes it a great Quick Escape, in Saturday am and out Sunday night, but you’ll want to stay longer at this relaxing and utterly charming Inn. READ MORE
THIS 'N THAT
Check out the P an Seared Halibut, Roasted Corn and Tomato Basil Salsa at Moonstruck.
It's hot out there! Cool down with an Elixia Sparkling French Lemonade– from Joe Leone's. Made with spring water from the Jura Mountains, natural fruit flavors and pure cane sugar, the result is a crisp and refreshing summer beverage! Available in Original, Wild Strawberry and Morello Cherry.
Brother Pete Duo this Friday at Fratello's
FOOD & DRINK DEALS
At any given time you may be looking to see who has deals on food, drink and entertainment. Maybe it's a Tuesday night and you want to see who is offering a promotion. Look no further. We've assembled a list of what the Jersey Shore has to offer. Click here
ENTERTAINMENT
Monday
Turnpike Mike at Reef & Barrel
Live music at Crab's Claw
Who Brought the Duo and DJ Proud at Bar A
Monday Funday at Headliner Oasis with Julian Cruz
Ned Ryerson Happy Hour, Rich Meyer 8pm at Bum Rogers.
Tuesday
Rich & Chad at Drifthouse by David Burke
Live music at Crab's Claw
"Beat the Clock" with DJ Kirk Lopez and DJ Proud at Bar A
Tequila Tuesday with DJ Funsize at Headliner Oasis, $5 Tequila + $3 Bud Light
Larry Alter Happy Hour, Blues Collar Band 8pm at Bum Rogers
Wednesday
Country Happy Hour, Outdoor Line Dancing and the SemiBros at Bar Anticipation
Rich & Chad at Drifthouse by David Burke
Live music at Crab's Claw
Who Brought the Dog at Headliner Oasis
Garden Party outside at Scarborough Fair - Every Wednesday. Live music and drink specials.
Trane Stevens Happy Hour, DJ Shoobs and Vitaman 8pm at Bum Rogers
FOODIE TRIVIA
Last week's question was: Name two restaurants at the Jersey Shore who hold a Wine Spectator Wine List Award. Answer: Undici Taverna Rustica in Rumson and Knife and Fork Inn in Atlantic City. Winner: Richard Montero
This week be the 4th person to answer our question correctly and win a $25 Gift Card to our Featured Restaurant.
The question is: What was the name of the bar under the Yankee Clipper in Sea Girt?
Our Featured Restaurant is Jersey Shore BBQ, Point Pleasant
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RESTAURANT/SPONSOR LINKS
Bar Anticipation - Lake Como
Bum Rogers Crabhouse - Seaside Park
Chop Box - Multiple
Crab's Claw Inn - Lavallette
Cross & Orange - Asbury Park
Drifthouse By David Burke - Sea Bright
Fratello's - Sea Girt
Headliner Oasis - Neptune
Jersey Shore BBQ - Point Pleasant and Belmar
Joe Leone's - Point Pleasant
Joe's Surf Shack - Belmar
Moonstruck - Asbury Park
New Door - Sarasota, Florida
Prime 13 - Point Pleasant
Red Horse - Rumson
Reef & Barrel - Manasquan
Rella's Tavern & Cafe - Brielle
Salt Creek Grille - Rumson
Scarborough Fair - Sea Girt
Shipwreck Grill - Brielle
Squan Tavern - Manasquan
The Salty Whale - Manasquan
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