Croxley Ales
+1 212-253-6140
40.72249 -73.983407www.bbqincrvc.com/Croxley/Manhattan_Main_Page.html...
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Eat chicken wings like a real American
After months of hype my roommates finally took me to this place on a Monday night for their 10 cent wing special, and I have to say: it's nothing short of incredible. The wings themselves are pretty standard, taste-wise nothing extraordinary; they taste like chicken wings, and that's always delicious enough as a starting point.
The deal is that every Monday and Wednesday night from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. they serve chicken wings (Buffalo-style in varying degrees of spiciness and BBQ flavor) for 10 cents each. The catch is that you have to order in increments of 20, so you get 20 wings for $2, 40 wings for $4, etc. So it's best to go with a group of people. After 7 p.m. pints of the house beer are $4 (not bad at all for a pint in Manhattan). The bar itself is a surprisingly tasteful sports bar that's more like a pub (it has tables and booths). Not at all a bad atmosphere in which to consume obscene amounts of chicken.
This is far and away one of the best deals I've ever seen--in New York or elsewhere--and it's a testament to good old fashioned American gluttony, which makes it both comforting and repulsive.
Kate Richardson lo descubrió en May 2009
Birdies, Grandma's Chicken for the People
+1 212-529-2512
40.728466 -73.984992saved by 3 people: there is one review
Tasty and tasteful fried chicken
If you're looking for truly southern-tasting fried chicken this place isn't ideal, but it's very good nonetheless. The breading is pretty thin, but it's very well-seasoned. Overall not as greasy as typical fried chicken, but perhaps that's not so terrible.
They have an extensive sides menu. The mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes are really great. The fried okra is very tasty, but they don't cut it up and don't use a lot of breading so it doesn't taste like real fried okra (to me, at least).
Kate Richardson lo descubrió en May 2009
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Fun dive bar in Alphabet City
This place is really laid back and friendly. It's got a small bar and a room with some tables and they play mostly older stuff like The Band and old Western Swing and Motown. It's cheap for a Manhattan bar, but still a bit pricey compared to Brooklyn. The PBR/shot of whiskey drink special is $7 even though it's worth $4 at the most. Still, it's a great place to hang out and very unpretentious. The crowd was small and mostly regulars. They've got a jukebox and a photobooth.
Kate Richardson lo descubrió en May 2009
This bar is near perfect in my opinion. It's small, but not claustrophobic, dark, but not cave-like, and casual but not a bro bar. The interior has great lighting, neat art on the walls, and several tables.
The music probably varies depending on the DJ, but when I was there it was a great mixture of '80s and '90s alternative (Supergrass, etc.).
The drinks were standard price for Manhattan: $6 for beer on tap, $6 for a whiskey sour. The crowd was mostly people in their mid-20s, kind of hip but not hipsters. The bartenders were friendly. My only complaint is that the music was just a little too loud, making conversation a little difficult.
Kate Richardson lo descubrió en March 2009
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Caracas Arepa Bar
+1 212-529-2314
40.728908 -73.99031www.caracasarepabar.com/index.html
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Delicious Venezuelan food
There's usually a wait (sometimes 10 minutes, sometimes an hour) to eat in at the restaurant, but if you can it's very worth it. It's a great place with a very nice atmosphere and a friendly staff. But there's also the to-go option next door if you can't wait.
They have a great selection of arepas between $4 and $8, as well as empanadas for $4-$5. And they fry the empanadas so they're extra awesome. The food is creative, delicious, and reasonably priced. Also, there are several vegetarian items, and an option to substitute tofu for meat in the arepas.
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Artichoke Basilles Pizza
+1 212-228-2004
40.731605 -73.983946saved by 6 people: there are 3 reviews
Addictive pizza
There are pizza places on every other block in New York, and most of them are really mediocre, but this one is truly amazing because their specialty is artichoke pizza, which is spinach and artichoke dip and cheese on pizza crust and it is unbelievably tasty. I'm not sure how pervasive spinach and artichoke dip is around the world, but in America it's a staple of suburban chain restaurants (Chili's, for instance), so the concept of it on pizza is simultaneously pedestrian and inspired and above all delicious. I really can't emphasize enough how satisfying this pizza is.
The restaurant itself is very tiny and to-go only, so it's not a dine-in option. Artichoke slices are $4, which is on the pricey size but they're extremely large and so incredibly delicious that it's definitely worth the money. If you're going to do New York pizza, this is probably your best bet.
Kate Richardson lo descubrió en March 2009
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Tasty, cheap organic food
This is a pleasant place to get a nice, healthy meal. They use only organic ingredients from local farmers, and everything on the menu is vegetarian (if I remember correctly). I had the three bean chili and it was really good. They've got a few Asian dishes and various other things--it's a pretty eclectic menu. The ambiance is warm, and the prices are surprisingly reasonable considering the organic angle. Most entrees are around $10.
Most importantly, it's a BYOB (bring your own beer) establishment. Which means that instead of paying $10 extra to buy wine from the restaurant you can bring your own $3 bottle and drink on the cheap. And they even open the bottle for you! But just keep in mind that they don't serve any alcohol there, so if you want to drink with dinner make sure to bring your own.
Kate Richardson lo descubrió en December 2008
Good Middle Eastern food
This is a great place to go for a slow, casual meal in the East Village. It's small and cavernous, and candlelit at night. They serve standard Middle Eastern stuff like hummus and lamb, but it's all homemade, and the pita bread is fresh baked. Price for a meal is around $10.
Definitely a great place to eat if you're looking for something light in a pleasant atmosphere.
Kate Richardson lo descubrió en November 2008
Delicious empanadas
Small, fairly cheap place to get great empanadas quickly. All their empanadas are $4 and they're filling enough for a small meal. I've tried the Argentine beef and spicy chicken empanadas, both of which were pretty tasty, especially the chicken. They have a large selection with lots of vegetarian options.
I definitely recommend it if you're walking around the East Village and looking for a quick meal. It's mainly a to-go place but they've got a few tables and a sort of cozy ambiance that makes it a nice place to sit down for a minute.
Kate Richardson lo descubrió en November 2008
Tapas from the Basque Country
If you have a "real job" you might actually love this place. It's got a nice, cozy atmosphere, the staff is very friendly, and the food is delicious. Unfortunately if there's three of you eating you have to order at least six plates (at $6-$15 a plate) to get a full meal because the portions are outrageously small, even for tapas. For instance, we ordered the shrimp wrapped in Serrano ham, which was $12, and we only got four shrimp, and the goat cheese croquetas dipped in honey were delicious, but we only got two for $7.
I think if we had another $50 to spare between us we might have enjoyed it a bit more. Don't be fooled by the seemingly reasonable prices; the portions are extremely small.
Side note: they do serve calimocho ("Kalimotxo"--red wine mixed with coke), but it's $7 a glass. You'd be better off just mixing your own jug and sneaking it in.
Kate Richardson lo descubrió en October 2008
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