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New Leaf Restaurant in Fort Tryon Park

By Colin

Inside Fort Tryon Park in Northern Manhattan.  Only had drinks at the bar there late one Sunday night. What a great place. The bartender was genial, the vodkas were home infused, the cocktails were a delight. The building itself is quite a charmer. Old beams and bricks from the early... »

La Bonne Soup in Midtown

By Colin

The Maitr’ D is a good fellow, and knows how to handle a busy night. Our waiter was a little slow, or a little busy. The food was great, and reasonably priced for midtown Manhattan. Get a table on the balcony on a warm night, like we did, and sparks will... »

A Very Cozy Bar

By Colin

A sad update: The Cafe des Artistes has closed, and the Parlor Bar closed with it. The last time I was in the Bar, the owner was sitting next to us, having dinner with his daughter.   He was very nice, very friendly, and happy to share a little history.  He told us about the night... »

Blue Hill Restaurant – exquisite, exceptional, irreproachable

By Colin

Blue Hill Restaurant 75 Washington Pl., New York, NY 10011. I had the crab cake appetizer, the venison main course, and tastes of several desserts: chocolate something, chestnut ice cream, and an apple crisp like tart.  We went several weeks ago.  The tastes are still on my palate, the correct names for the dishes are... »