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Life in New York

A January 2007 trip to New York by cjg1

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Life in New York Best of IgoUgo

Overview

59th Street Bridge Photo - New York, New York
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Life in New York for me is all about the food. This city is one of my all time favorite eating centers in the world. You can find any sort of food you crave at any hour.Besides the major tourist attractions the real attraction should be our restaurants. Some of my personal favorites are Frank, Adrienne’s, Buenos Aires, and Agozar. Come with me as I journal my favorite restaurants of the city and tell you why I think you’ll love them as well.Quick Tips: Everyone tries to come to New York and see and do everything in a just a few days to a week. Realize you can't. Come. See and do some things that will make you happy and go from there. The city may change and evolve and ...Read More

Frank Restaurant Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "Frank"

Ilko at Frank Photo - Frank Restaurant, New York, New York
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Wow. This place has just started taking reservations for parties over 8. The first time we went for a Labor Day weekend meeting. My friend Mark was in town and we met with him and a couple of his friends. I come back here often although it is very hard with a group. It is very affordable place with most dishes being in the $13 to $15 range and a couple of the specials touching up to $17. Really great food for a good time and very good price. Please note. The entire restaurant is cash only.My favorite dish is the Tagliata. I didn't know what it was, but would order it again now that I do. Just what I needed actually so it all worked out. This is on the New York Magazine top chea...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on January 9, 2007

Frank Restaurant
88 Second Ave.
New York, New York 10003
(212) 420-0202

Adrienne's Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant

Adrienne's Outdoors Photo - Adrienne's, New York, New York
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This is a pizza joint on Stone Street. The whole street is outside seating and provides a nice and needed break from the day. You can order one of three basic pizza types; margarita, classic, and white. From here you put toppings on if you want. The basic is $15 and toppings are $3 each. There are other items on the menu.Adrienne's is listed among New York Magazine's Cheap Eats 2006 listing.Featuring a full bar, outdoor dining, take out and delivery; this is a wonderful place for a good lunch.My first time we shared a Margarita with sausage and onions. Mixed with a Pepsi as my bosses were in the office today and I had a great lunch. The pizza is so large that we each brought tw...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on January 9, 2007

Adrienne's
54 Stone Street
New York, New York 10004
(212) 248-3838

Nice Matin Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant

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Having just returned here last night I must say I do enjoy the place. It was another of everyone's favorite, word of mouth tips. I first learned of it through a friend who's friend works here behind the bar. Let me tell you she knew exactly what she was talking about. Whether you are sitting inside or outside it is quite comfortable and makes you feel like you are there alone and they are all available just for you. Amazing because it is always crowded when I am there.Always comforting and relaxing the atmosphere is laid back and the drinks just right. This would be an excellent date place although some might consider it pricey for a first date.Hours and the current day's speci...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on January 12, 2007

Nice Matin
201 West 79th Street
New York
(212) 873-6423

Fagiolini Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant

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Best Of: TiramisuI like this place. It’s smallish but has two floors. The service is always good. Not being the cheapest place out there, but for 2 dinners, a bottle of wine, and dessert it was only about $60. And the wine was half that. Definitely on my short list of places I return to.I have also noticed that this place is frequented by women dining alone. I am saying this only because half the restaurant downstairs was singles eating last night and it struck me as being a good choice for the solo diner.My favorite dish is a marvelous pork dish in a mustard sauce. Was amazed at how much pork they offered on the plate. I just couldn’t eat it all. But when the desse...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on January 12, 2007

Fagiolini
334 Lexington Avenue
New York, New York 10016
(212) 883-9555

Artisanal Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant

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Best of: Fondue, Date, Wine. This is one of my favorite places in the city and I have been here a couple of times now. The food is always amazing with an atmosphere that just completes any great evening out with someone you want to be with. And as such the company has been even better.Often here we have the fondue. Sometimes only bread but usually sliced beef or something else to perk it up. Throw on top of that a nice bottle of Pinot Noir and you have a great time.They often participate in NYC Restaurant Week.Bonus! this restaurant is on the idine list for American Airlines.Theme: FrenchComparison: about averagePrices: US$21-30 P...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on January 16, 2007

Artisanal
2 Park Ave.
New York, New York 10016
(212) 725-8585

Shake Shack Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant

My Shake Stack Photo - Shake Shack, New York, New York
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Shake ShackI came here with a small group of VTers on the start of my VT/Best Burger tour of NYC. I ordered up the Shack Stack, which holds 3 patties between the bun with some lettuce and tomato mixed in. What a great mix of foods. This really hit the spot. It is quite large for a single burger and you have to really be hungry to eat it. So that said it will be rare I get this same burger next time. But I really liked it. We had great company in Yon, Vin, Martin, and Jude along with me all the while enjoying a wonderful view sitting outside in the middle of Madison Square Park.Per the official website "A portion of your purchase will benefit the Madison Square Park Conservancy." I did ...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on January 16, 2007

Shake Shack
Madison Square Park
New York, New York
(212) 889-6600

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