Tag Archives: New York City

A Café

973 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY (212) 222-2033 Tuesday, June 9, 2011 When it is raining out we usually opt for delivery. When it is a torrential downpour mixed with fork lightning (as it is this evening) we definitely opt … Continue reading

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Junoon

27 W. 24th Street, New York, NY 212-490-2100 Monday, May 9, 2011 What is considered a bad omen in the restaurant world? As we walk to Junoon restaurant in the Chelsea/Flatiron neighborhood, scuttling across the sidewalk is not a black … Continue reading

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La Grenouille

3 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 212.752.1495 (reservation made thru OpenTable) Saturday, April 9, 2011 If choosing La Grenouille intimidated us initially, it only took Sam Sifton, restaurant critic for The New York Times, to set us straight. In … Continue reading

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Ido Sushi

29 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 212.691.7177 (reservation made by phone) Wednesday, March 9th, 2011 Like Natalie Portman swapping Oscar-award dress designers following John Galliano’s anti-Semitic remarks, this month’s Ninth at Nine choice was hastily switched, last minute. We had … Continue reading

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Lotus of Siam

24 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 212.529.1700 (reservation made thru OpenTable) Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 It is a frigid night in the height of winter. While one LeClair has just returned from a business trip, the other has just made a … Continue reading

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The Lambs Club

130 West 44th Street, New York, NY 212.997.5262 (reservation made through Open Table) Sunday, January 9th, 2011 Happy 2011! Happy Birthday Kenny! January 9th is doubly special for this reason, and it was a windy and cold Sunday to celebrate. … Continue reading

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Gramercy Tavern

42 East 20th Street, New York, NY 212.477.0777 (reservation made by Open Table/adjusted by calling) Thursday, December 9th, 2010 Dining at Gramercy Tavern has been a goal ever since we, as newbie East Coasters, flipped through a Zagat guide in … Continue reading

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Manzo at Eataly

200 5th Avenue, New York, NY 212.229.2560 (reservation made in person!) Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 It was a windy and wet afternoon in October. With visions of frothy cappuccinos in our heads, we decided to swing through Eataly, the new … Continue reading

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BLT Steak

106  E 57th Street, New York, NY 212.752.7470 (reservation made through Open Table) Saturday, October 9th, 2010 It is the ninth once again, and with the day spent painting our kitchen an uncertain yellow while watching Michigan play lousy football, … Continue reading

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Pastis

9 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 212.929.4844 (reservation made by phone) Thursday, September 9th, 2010 It is only fitting that our journey starts in September, the ninth month of the year. (Read the crazy coincidence of the restaurant’s address in … Continue reading

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