Recent Recommendations from the Experts! 9/15/11

Thursday’s are for sharing!

Below are recent recommendations the EE team provided to the needy, hungry & thirsty that wrote in to us. Need a recommendation? Ask Eatery Expert

1.  Upscale Chinese in the West Village– Red Farm (529 Hudson St. nr. Charles St.)

The West Village's new Dim Sum Spot!

2. Cozy place in Alphabet City to catch up with a friend for dinner/drinks – Perbacco (234 E. 4th St. nr Ave. B)

Cozy up with friends with a glass of vino at Perbacco.

3.   Lively, hip bar on Upper West Side – Prohibition (503 Columbus Ave. nr. 84th St.)

Live music every day of the week from jazz to rock!

4.  Dinner date in the West Village– Commerce (50 Commerce St. nr. Bedford St.)

Must try: Roast chicken for two!

5.  Casual dinner date in the East Village – Itzocan Cafe (438 E. 9th St. nr. Ave. A)

Calling all foodies! True definition of a gourmet hole in the wall. French-Mex cookin' in a unique, charming space! Be sure to save room for their mole chocolate cake.

6.  Fashionable SoHo Drinking Den – Ñ (33 Crosby St. nr. Broome St.)

It's hard to secure a table or spot at the bar, but once you do, you won't ever want to leave! Depending on the night, they have flamenco dancing!

7.  Gastropub in the East Village – The Red Head (349 E. 13th St. nr. First Ave.)

Southern cookin' at its finest! wEE suggest ordering their buttermilk fried chicken and their bacon peanut brittles in a take home bag.

8. Delicious Italian food in Flatiron – Ciano ( 45 E. 22nd St. nr. Park Ave. South)

The country has never felt this close! This country kitchen will make you feel like you've left the city!

9. Quick, gourmet-esque lunch on a budget – Num Pang (21 E. 12th St. @ University Pl.)

Num Pang is the Cambodian name for 'bread' or 'sandwich'. You won't know how good they are until you try them - all are made to order!

10. Blind date in the West Village – Buvette (42 Grove St. nr. Bleecker St.)

Coffee date? Brunch date? Lunch date? Dinner date? This French inspired gastroteque is the perfect solution to any dining dilemma.