Recent Recommendations from the Experts! 8/4/11

You asked, and we answered.  Below are some recent places we sent the needy, hungry, & thirsty that wrote in and Asked the Expert last week. Need a suggestion?Write to us!

1. Happy Hour & dinner near Union Square: The Cellar at Beecher's (900 Broadway, nr. 19th St.)

Happy Hour from 5-7pm. Enjoy quality beer, wine & infused cocktails for $5-$8

2.  Great wine selection near Lincoln Center:  Bar Boulud (1900 Broadway, nr.64th St.)

Pull up a chair and enjoy some vino and amazing charcuterie & cheese. 

3.  The cocktails stand alone:  The Beagle (162 Avenue A, nr. 10th St.)

This is where the magic happens - try the Adonis cocktail (Fino Sherry, Sweet Vermouth & Orange Bitters)

4.  Yummy Thai food in Midtown West:  Pure Thai Shophouse (764 9th Avenue, nr. 51st St.)

Really authentic, delicious & the pork dry noodles are a must-try!

5. Korean but not in Koreatown & not downtown:  Danji (346 West 52nd St. nr. 9th Ave.)

Bring carnivores, vegetarians, super-picky and not picky at all and everyone will love Danji! 

6. Hidden gem in the West Village: Hudson Clearwater (447 Hudson St. nr. Morton St.)

Off the beaten path in the West Village, try the amazing entrees of Chef Wes Long.

7.  Great Beer Selection Downtown: Grape & Grain (620 E. 6th St. nr. Ave. B)

Top notch beer and wine selection, plus the food is scrumptious!

8. Quality brunch on the Upper West Side: Fish Tag (222 West 79th St. nr. Broadway)

The lamb burger is a brunch must-try! One of the best NYC burgers out there!

9. J-Date in SoHo:  Balaboosta (214 Mulberry St. nr. Spring Street)

Hummus served with a mortar and pestle - we're sold!

10. Juice Bar with Kale Chips:  Juice Press (70 East 1st St. nr. 2nd Ave.)

Try the Drink Your Salad juice -- talk about a burst of energy to get through your day!