Swizz Manhattan
Location: NYC- 53rd between 8th and 9th
Rating: 7
Would I go again?: yes
Highlights: the Fondu
Lowlights: dint give yo many options of things to dip.
What did I spend?: $50.00
What did I order?: Cabernet, cheese Fondu, chocolate Fondu.
Who was I with?: Jenna
Date: August 11, 2011
Website: http://www.1291swizz.com/
Sawa Hibachi Steakhouse and Sushi Bar
Location: Long Branch, NJ on the Board walk
Rating: 4
Would I go again?: No
Highlights: got to sit outside?
Lowlights: Drinks poorly prepared, pot stickers freezing cold, sushi falls apart.
What did I spend?: about $20.00, Miss M Spent $20.00
What did I order?: a Hawaiian iced tea and an alaskan sushi roll, miss M got the lunch box.
Who was I with?: Mirta
Date: July 30th, 2011
Website: http://sawasteakhouse.com/
This place was not one of my favorites. I am becoming a sushi lover and know what good sushi tastes like and this was not good. The avocado was brown, and it fell apart when you picked it up. Miss M got the “lunch box” which had lomaine noodles, pot stickers, a sushi roll, and rice. The pot stickers were ICE COLD! not warm at all. It was so strange. My Hawaiian iced tea was so strong I couldn’t drink it. I wouldn’t go back!
Alfredo of Rome
Location: NYC- 49th and 5th (close to Rockefeller)
Rating: 7
Would I go again?: I don’t think so, but maybe for the maritini only.
Highlights: the Mochatini! YUM!
Lowlights: Soup wasn’t too good…and expensive.
What did I spend?: $40.00
What did I order?: a mochatini, an alfredo salad, and minestrone.
Who was I with?: Mirta and Mary
Date: July 30th, 2011
Website: www.alfredos.com
Take it or leave it. The Alfredo salad was absolutely delish, but the minestrone was terrible. However, their mochatinis were amazing!!! too expensive, and the atmosphere wasn’t impressive.
TAO Asian Bistro
Location: NYC- 42nd and Park
Rating: 8
Would I go again?: yes. I have been there twice already.
Highlights: Amazing martinis, amazing atmosphere, good food.
Lowlights: Overpriced
What did I spend?: $60.00
What did I order?: Sushimi, a Jasmine blossom martini, and peanut chicken appetizer.
Who was I with?: Mirta and Mary
Date: July 29th, 2011
Website: www.taogroup.com
I love Tao. It is An amazing atmosphere and great if you REALLY want to splurge on a great night out. Very tsujz. Little over priced, but you pay for the service and atmosphere. Must make reservations. Always cuties there too ;). I would suggest the peach martini. It was amaze-balls! One time, 5 or 6 of us went and our bill was almost $400.00. A lot of celebs go here so expect to dish out the cash! Very cool, though.
Carmine’s
Location: NYC, NY
Rating: 11
Would I go again?: YES YES YES
Highlights: THE FOOD
Lowlights: PACKED and you have to have reservations
What did I spend?: Ususally about $40.00-50.00 per person
What did I order?: I’ve been here twice. Once I got appetizers only: stuffed mushrooms, fried calamari, and garlic bread with mozarella and capers. The other time I got grilled mushrooms, chicken parmigiana, and Fettucini Alfredo.
Who was I with?: Mirta, Linda, Mary, (and Jenna and Amy one time).
Date: July 29th - July 30th (Dance Teacher’s Summit) 2010 and 2011
Website: http://www.carminesnyc.com
This is my favorite place in NYC so far. I LOVE THIS PLACE. Best Italian food I have ever had. It is right in the theater district so it is ALWAYS packed…but it is worth it. Make sure you make a reservation early. This place is family style and is best with 4+ people. Everything I have eaten there is amazing and the little Italian men are hilarious if you are like me and like to make friends with every one!!
Con Murphy’s
Location: Philadelphia—Ben Franklin Parkway
Rating: 6
Would I go again?: maybe
Highlights: Good Grilled cheese and tomato soup!
Lowlights: got wet by unknown liquid, $10.00 Guiness.
What did I spend?: Can’t remember!
What did I order?: 2 guinness, grilled cheese and tomato soup!
Who was I with?: Marissa
Date: July 1st, 2011
Website: http://www.conmurphyspub.com/
I am a lover of all things Irish pub. However, we sat outside at this place, and above the restaurant are apartments. Someone was either watering their flowers, or their toilet didn’t work and decided to go over the balcony because we got dripped on with an unknown liquid for about 5 minutes. But, that wasn’t anything they could control, so the grilled cheese and tomato soup was delish! The guiness was $10.00, though. I could have left that! Felt more like a sports bar inside than an irish pub, though.
Favorite Cabernet—Crosby. $11.00/bottle. Bought at Discover Wine in Somerville, Nj
Devon Seafood Grill
Location: Philadelphia—Rittenhouse Square
Rating: 9
Would I go again?: Yes!
Highlights: Best Mojito I’ve ever had!
Lowlights: Closely Seated bar
What did I spend?: Approximately $20.00
What did I order?: a mojito, a glass of wine, and a cheese plate
Who was I with?: Marissa
Date: July 1st, 2011
Website:http://www.devonseafood.com/home.aspx?location_id=96
This place also has a great atmosphere and it is one of the bigger bars that I was at in Philly. They made an AMAZING Mojito and if you go at Happy Hour, the prices aren’t too bad. If I lived there, this would be my after-work hang out. There were actually a lot of guys in business suits there having a drink. Maybe I can pick up a sugar-Daddy at Devon ;)
Da Marino
Location: NYC—49th and Broadway
Rating: 10
Would I go again?: Absolutely!
Highlights: Awesome live music, great wine, awesome bartender, yummy food!
Lowlights: Expensive, but not over priced.
What did I spend?: $13.00
What did I order?: a glass of wine (with free re-fills).
Who was I with?: Lauren!
Date: June 6th 2011
Website: N/A
If you are looking for a good glass of wine and some good music, there is this little hidden treasure called Da Marino at 49th and broadway (cant remember what side it’s on). There is a deaf piano player that plays amazing music, delish cabernet, and the bartender is this gorgeous russian model who fills your glass up for free when she sees your getting low and always gives you a shot when you leave. Great place to go! I give it a 10!! I discovered it with a friend after dinner one night and we were looking for a wine bar.
