Recent Recommendations from the Experts! 8/25/11

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. Keepin' it healthy & fresh in Flatiron – Periyali (35 West 20th St. nr. Sixth Ave.)

Oktapodi Sharas charcoal grilled, red wine marinated octopus -- A must order!

2.  Hidden gem in Nolita - Ballato (55 East Houston St. nr. Mott St.)

Hearty Italian food since 1956. Ballato knows how to please!

3. Dinner date in the West Village -  I Sodi (105 Christopher St. nr. Bleecker St.)

Brought to you straight form Tuscany. The only difference is that they accept dollars, not euros!

4. First date pleaser - The Monday Room (210 Elizabeth St. nr. Prince St.)

Wine and cheese, please!

5. Group dinner & dancing - Los Feliz (109 Ludlow St. nr. Delancey St.)

A multi-level establishment, including a taqueria, lounge & a dining den!

6. Unique, non-traditional dining experience - Bohemian (57 Great Jones St. nr. Bowery St.)

True definition of a hidden gem. Some people know about it, but can't even find it! Sashimi to burgers, the food is all great!

7. Delicious food with private dining - Freemans (8 Rivington St at the end of Freemans Alley)

They've got 3 very unique and private rooms to accommodate 12, 20 or 30 guests!

8.  Chef's table downtown - Il Buco (47 Bond St. nr. Lafayette St.)

The menu is always changing and the food just keeps getting better!

9. Quality sushi and sake - Kanoyama (175  Second Ave. @ 11th St.)

Oysters, sushi and sake sounds like a perfect night!

10.   Happy hour in Flatiron -The Cellar at Beecher's (900 Broadway @ 20th St.)

Check out their grilled cheese martini!