New York City is an endless abyss of restaurants, bars and clubs. It can be hard to keep up with all that is going on in the city, so we’ve narrowed it down for you. We’ve rounded up the top new restaurants, awesome boozy specials and hot events coming soon. Check it out!
JUST OPENED:
Carroll Place – This newly opened Italian-America wine bar and gastro pub is brought to you by the team behind Osteria Cotta. The rustic tavern-like space is two floors and has dishes such as Wood Fired Rosemary Wings, Burrata Burger, Bruxelles Pizza and more. Additionally, the restaurant offers 20 different wines by the glass, along with five wines on tap and 16 draft beers. They also offers specialty cocktails. Carroll Place is located at 157 Bleecker Street.
Orale Mexican Kitchen – As you can tell by the name, this new restaurant features Mexican cuisine on the Upper West Side. The hip new space pairs authentic dishes with agave-based cocktails and is decorated with fun, street-style graffiti. Signature dishes include the Guacamole Trio, Crispy Braised Pork Belly and El Bombero. Additionally, an outdoor patio will be opened during warmer months. Orale Mexican Kitchen is located at 768 Amsterdam Avenue.
Just Salad – Fans of salad hotspot Just Salad can rest easy knowing that their latest location will reside on the Upper East Side. The eco-friendly chain just launched their spring menu, which includes yummy new salads like the Spring Booty Slimdown and Thai-Tastic. Just Salad is located at 1306 First Avenue.
Savoury – From the creators of Indian hotspot Surya, comes a new restaurant on the Upper West Side, also boasting fine Indian cuisine. The modern cuisine is lighter and healthier than your average Indian cooking, bringing you dishes such as Warm Sprouted Lentils, Savoury Scallops, and Baby Lamb Chops. The restaurant also features a colorful, food-friendly cocktail menu and a warm and inviting atmosphere. Savoury is located at 489 Columbus Avenue.
Dylan Prime – The Tribeca staple recently reopened with a whole new look, chef, and menu. New house favorites include Lobster Pot Pie, Lambwich and Surf and Turf. The restaurant, which is now open for lunch and dinner, offers diners the option of the ‘Make Your Own Martini’ menu, which includes items like oysters, lobster, kimchee and olives. Dylan Prime is located at 62 Laight Street.
BOOZE-CENTRIC SPECIALS & EVENTS:
Leave Rochelle Out of It – If you’re looking for a place to appreciate and enjoy some whiskey, look no further. Rochelle’s hosts Whiskey Tuesdays, a weekly whiskey education session and tasting lead by a representative from the world’s best whiskeys. After learning and sipping the week’s whiskey, the highlighted brand will also be offered at happy hour pricing for the rest of the evening.
Manon Restaurant – The impeccable restaurant and nightlife destination recently launched a new bar menu, available Tuesday & Wednesdays from 5-11pm and Thursdays through Saturdays from 5pm-12am. The new menu features specialties such as crudite, crab cakes and bleu cheese and white chocolate. Additionally, the restaurant announced an after work special, where customers will receive 30% off all beverages from 5-8pm daily at the main bar. We can dig it.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
New Taste of the Upper West Side – This annual event will be celebrating its seventh year hosting a slew of restaurants and chefs from the UWS. The event takes place from May 27th through 31st with top talent such as Travel Channel’s Adam Richman, Food Network’s Alex Guarnaschelli and Today Show contributor/ New York Knicks broadcaster Jill Martin. Food and fun? Count us in!
Tamale Festival – Richard Sandoval’s Maya Modern Mexican Kitchen and Tequileria will be hosting its first annual Tamale Festival, beginning today and lasting through June 30th. The three month long extravaganza has a unique menu with five different tamale dishes, including Chile Rellano Tamale, Fish Tamale and Pork Tamale. The special menu also include two new seasonal cocktails. Talk about a fiesta!
Cabaret on the Rocks – Bar Naná recently launched a new series entitled Cabaret on the Rocks, which takes place every Monday night at 9pm. Top Broadway performers bring live music and entertainment to the venue, giving guests a unique and exciting experience. Upcoming performers this month include Marcus Paul James (Rent), Crystal Monee Hall (Rent), Karmine Alers (Rent) and Nathan Lee Graham (Priscilla Queen of the Desert, The Wild Party).
Mad Men Premiere – Two New York City staples are celebrating the premiere of the final season of the beloved show Mad Men. On April 13th, The Carnegie Club will host a viewing party, complete with very appropriate cocktails ($15) such as Betty’s Bitter Rage, The Fiery Redhead and more. Feel free to don 1960s attire if you desire. Empire Steak House is also hosting a premiere party, along with a prix fixe retro style menu. The menu will feature period dishes served on the show, including beef wellington, deviled eggs, and pigs in a blanket. The menu also includes dessert and cocktails and is available for $69.95.
Twisted Talk: Which event are you most excited for? What new restaurant will you head to first? Discuss below!
