Recent Recommendations from the Experts! 7/28/11

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. Hidden gem in the East Village - Max (51 Avenue B. nr.3rd St.)

Delicious Italian food, wine and sangia in a very laid back and fun atmosphere.

2.  Dance the night away on the Lower East Side - Beauty and Essex (146 Essex St. nr. Stanton St.)

First enjoy their amazing tapas-style dining.  Then, dance the night away in their ultra fun lounge!

3. Happiest happy hour in the West Village:  Gusto Ristorante e Bar Americano (30 Greenwich Ave. nr. Perry St.)

Everyday from 3-7PM. $6 cocktails, wine, and beer.  The best part - you'll get a free pizzetta.

4.  Fun place for drinks near Madison Square Garden:  Pocha32 (15  West 32nd St. nr 5th Ave.)

A Koreatown pub where you'll find all the locals.  Don't forget to order their Watermelon Soju!

5.  Something New & not Chinese in Nolita:  Ellabess (153 Elizabeth St. nr. Kenmare St.)

Seasonal inspired menu is always changing and the small menu keeps it fresh.

6.  Special occasion with great wine list by Central Park:  Dovetail (103 West 77th St. nr. Columbus Ave.)

Brilliance on a plate - save room for dessert!

7.  Sicily on the Upper West Side: Genarro (665 Amsterdam Ave. nr. 92nd Street)

Easy on the wallet, heavy on the flavah!

8.  Pre theatre drinks:  Bar Centrale (324 West 46th Street nr. 8th Ave.)

Best kept secret in Midtown-good luck finding it!

9.  Late-night karaoke (Uptown):  Iggy's (1452 2nd Ave. nr. 75th St.)

Pick a song...they've got 'em all!

10.  Boozy Brunch in Hell's Kitchen: Vintage (753 9th Ave. nr. 51st St)

The booziest brunch around!