Signature cocktail & a new fav, D’Lea w/ Ketel One Citroen, Chambord, Prosecco and Sugar Kissed Rim
This week Midtown Chap & I dined at Ayza Wine Bar NYC’s new location in the west village. Located at one 7th ave south, Ayza’s wine & chocolate pairings are a perfect match for a romantic Date Night. With a jazz singer performing, luscious signature cocktails being served & lighting perf for an eve with my beau, Ayza gets what date night is all about! Check out the dishes we tried below…
Why is sushi an excellent choice for Date Night? Because you can share delish plates with your date! Haru Gramercy, located one block north of Union Square, features two full bars and lounges that are softly lit offering the perf ambiance for you & your date. Last night Midtown Chap & I had the opp to review their Modern Japanese menu. Here is what we dined on & why you need to try these dishes too…
Haru offers an array of delish tea-infused cocktails. I had the Green Tea Margarita (Patron, Citronge, green tea liqueor, sours) which blended sweet & tart flavors without being too overpowering – def recommend this. MC had the Tokyo Iced Tea (Absolut Wild Tea vodka, Art of Tea organic black tea, cranberry juice, Patrón Citrónge, sours).
Tribeca is one of those neighborhoods where you often find hidden gems. Ristorante Aglio is one of them. Located on Church Street, Aglio offers a “Pan-Italian” menu featuring dishes from various regions of Italy. Take a peek at the dishes Midtown Chap & I enjoyed at their NYC Blogger Dinner Night…
In dating life, there’s that in between place where you’re past the first date cocktail stage but not quite ready to commit to a 3 course meal. This is where Magia fits in as a perf go-to spot. Filled with a fashionable NYC crowd & modern decor, Magia is located just off of Madison Park (one of my fav places) on 23rd St.
Oh, how I heart a good date night. Last night Midtown Chap and I had the pleasure to attend a NYC Food Blogger dinner at Manhattan’s Zero Otto Nove, an Italian restaurant from chef Robert Paciullo located in the Flatiron district. With rustic Italian decor in the background (including romantic lighting, perfect for a first date), our dinner began with classic Neapolitan-style pies draped in delish toppings and rounded off with a soft and chewy thin crust.
Dahlings, instead of having dessert at a restaurant, enjoy a romantic date night at home with a luscious wine pairing & dessert tasting. Set up a beautiful table-scape in your living room with flowers, candles & mood lighting. With both a bottle of red & white wines, add complimenting desserts with each wine to enhance the flavors & senses.
Share an evening of deliciousness & luxury at home, with your significant other. Sounds good, right?
View from outdoor terrace
I decided to celebrate this Father’s Day with my fam at Bryant Park Grill bc:
1. I haven’t been there in forevz &
2. It’s a 10 min walk from my apt…fabulush.
Even though it wasn’t offish a date night, it was still a date with my parents. And, it would have been a sin to waste such a gorgeous NYC Sunday sitting indoors. So, the bf, parents & I arrived at the resty around 5pm and after ordering a round of cocktails we chose the following for entrees…