Category Archives: restaurants
River Park Restaurant
Bellevue Hospital is probably the most well known medical center in NYC. Spread over the upper 20’s on the east side, it has always been the first port of call if a visiting president is shot, an inmate of Riker’s … Continue reading
Gramercy Tavern
My favourite restaurant lived up to it’s reputation ( and saved mine ) when we celebrated my friend Leanne’s 50th birthday last weekend. Gramercy Tavern has a seasonal earthy menu, with beautifully presented dishes and excellent service. We shared an … Continue reading
Blue Smoke
My ongoing quest to find the best way to barbecue ribs took a dramatic turn last week with the discovery of Blue Smoke on East 27th Street. Their sampler plate makes it easy to taste the variation in regional styles, … Continue reading
The road to Harvard
Now I understand why it’s so hard to get into Harvard, you have to find the place first! Sean & I set off at about 6.30am in our rental, confident that if we took the coast road from Manhattan and … Continue reading
Beecher’s cheese-making deli / restaurant
Can you believe this? Cheese making in the middle of Manhattan! Beecher’s just opened on 20th & Broadway, with huge stainless steel tubs and swirling machinery visible through the windows, a gourmet deli behind and restaurant downstairs. So far they … Continue reading
Gramercy Tavern
This is my all time favorite restaurant in Manhattan. The food is seasonal and creative, the ambiance is warm and stylish and the service is supremely friendly and polite. I have recommended it consistently on Overnights for the past 6 … Continue reading