Dinner at Arturos

http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/arturos/

Last evening I had dinner at Arturos; a pizza place in Greenwhich village. I must say, I love this place!

My friend and I split a large pizza (we should have done the small; our eyes were bigger then our stomachs) with pepperoni and green peppers. The crust was the perfect combination between thin and normal. The cheese, pepperonis and green peppers were fresh and delicious.

The atmosphere is very relaxed; red walls adorn the space with photos hung in vintage frames. You can tell they haven't done much with the place but that's what gives the restaurant character. The lighting is good and they offer a nice outdoor space should you want to join al fresco (which many patrons were doing thanks to our balmy fall weather here in the city).

I paired my pizza with red wine while my friend had Peronis. It was a nice night of conversation and good food- what more can you one ask for!

After dinner we headed over to Pravda (http://nymag.com/listings/bar/pravda/) where we enjoyed the vodka and the scene. It's a great place to mingle. I really like the vibe in this place and the crowd is usually good.

Now off to Dallas for H. Ween weekend...enjoy and stay safe!

Appetizers and Wine at Del Friscos

Last evening, my girlfriend Evelyn and I headed over to Del Friscos for a bite to eat after picking up our clothes at Saks (friends and family) where I proceeded to also get a mini make over at Channel:).

Del Frisco's (http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/del-friscos-double-eagle-steak-house/) didn't disappoint. Evelyn and I weren't super hungry so we decided to order sirloin tips with potatoes to have with our pinot noir (for me) and pinor grigio (for Evelyn).

Upon first bite our eyes got wide; the sirloin tips were perfectly cooked with strong flavor. They were mixed in with mashed potatoes- the mashed potatoes had garlic cloves which added a nice robustness.

"It was dinner taste in an appetizer portion; just fabulous," said Evelyn. The cost for the appetizer is $12.95; a steal for two people!

I know for a fact I will be going back again soon.

Drinks at Flat Iron Lounge

Last evening I met a friend at Flat Iron Lounge (http://nymag.com/listings/bar/flatiron_lounge/). The place has a great vibe with art deco decor. I liked the ambiance, soft lighting and suburb service.
I had a refreshing vodka cucumber concoction while my friend had the Cherry Smash. The crowd was mostly couples although a few singles mingled at the bar area.
Getting a table was easy; note, when you enter, the place seems desolate. The actual lounge area is through the rounded ceiling.
The menu offers a nice mix of classic and original cocktails. The focus remains entirely on drinks versus fussy appetizer fare. They offer no food options.
I suggest this place as a pre or post drop off before a date or a great place to catch up with a friend. The noise level is medium with 40's music playing in the background.
The Flatiron district is making some waves in the culinary scene right now; next I want to try out the newly opened Eataly (http://ny.eater.com/archives/2010/08/first-look-at-culinary-funhouse-eataly.php). Stay Tuned!