JEWEL
BAKO
239 E 5th St. New York, NY 10003
Cross Street: Between Second Avenue and Third Avenue
Phone: (212) 979-1012
Extraordinary sushi presented with color and youthful
energy.
Back-lit bamboo branches create a three-dimensional arch
above candlelit tables. The sushi bar allows diners to
have their own private sushi chef for the night. Jack
Lamb the Co-owner frequently seen ab serving service and
diners savoring the sake experience.
Young sushi chef Masato Shimizu slices, shapes and presents
each piece of fish with incredible enthusiasm. The omakase
dinner is fabulous. Watch as the parade of courses arrive
beginning with monkfish liver, tiny bites of tuna tartare
and proceeding to an incredible rainbow of sashimi, which
include a trio of yellowtail tunas sliced from different
parts of the fish.
SEA
East Village, Williamsburg
75 Second Ave. (bet. 4th & 5th Sts.) New York, NY,
10003 (212) 228-5505
114 N. Sixth St. (Berry St.) Brooklyn, NY, 11211 (718)
384-8850
Up-beat
Williamsburg Thai paradise with dance-club rhythm and
drop-dead decor. it's worth the trip.
SECOND
AVENUE DELI
156 Second Ave. New York, NY 10003
(212) 677-0606
New York's temple to corned beef, pastrami, home of the
chicken soup an kugel. Service is good as well as the
portions.
TASTING
ROOM
72 E First St. New York, NY 10003-9322
Cross Street: Between First Avenue and Second Avenue
(212) 358-7831
This food gem makes the most of the small space with pretty
decorating touches and clever arrangement. A loft full
of wine overlooks the dining area, reminding the young
couples clientele that beverage is half the experience
here. Great service and hospitality Standards.
The kitchen sends out imaginative dishes with bright,
clean flavors that truly highlight the quality of their
seasonal ingredients. starters include arugula with perfect
apple dice and tender venison medallions, with juniper
oil does the same for a lush venison consomme.The ice
cream sandwich made with Rice Krispie treats ends the
meal with a pleasure.
