I have a decidedly love-hate relationship with New York City. At any given moment -- and sometimes at the very same moment -- I find myself in a suspended emotional state holding both love and hate in equal balance.
Because I was staying in Time Square, in August, where the undulating sea of humanity decides to walk three-abreat down the sidewalk while they gape at the bright lights of the Big City (arrrgh), I found myself veering toward places I knew and loved to keep that love-hate thing firmly aligned.
Here are two restaurants I have come to trust as consitently reliable, offering great service, decent value and thus recommend highly:
Brasserie 100 E. 53rd 212.751.4840
I treated myself to dinner alone and reveled in a 3-course prix fix menu that cost $35.00! Brasserie offers a consistently delicious fare, excellent and unobtrusive service and a wine list that would impress anyone from Napa. Also, it's got a very sexy NYC vibe going. They've done a great job with the bar area, the lighting and you must check out the restroom!
'Cesca 164 W. 75th 212.787-1081
Another culinary home run. 'Cesca is known for its fresh pasta and it doesn't disapoint. I have dined here with my friend Henry who always brings a fabulous bottle of wine from his own cellar -- so I haven't a clue about the wine list. I can, however, vouch for the food.
That's all for now.....
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