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Can you suggest a couple of places in NYC or on Long Island that have great Greek food with Greek Dancing?
Opa! Here are a few places to eat and dance the night away:
Recently opened, Athena shows us that Greek Astoria is still alive and kicking. The food is the epitome of fresh and authentic (seafood is imported directly from Greece) and on Fridays and Saturdays, there's live Greek music and dancing. Look for outdoor seating in the warmer months.
For those that don't want to leave Manhattan, Ammos Estiatorio, the offshoot of Astoria's Amma, clears its tables every Saturday night starting at 10pm for the folk stylings of the MYLOS All-Star band.
Athena
33-12 36th Ave., near 33rd Street, Astoria, Queens | 718-729-4945
Ammos Estiatorio
52 Vanderbilt Avenue, at 45th Street New York | 212-922-9999
Q: Do you know of a fun walking tour of NY? My relatives are coming in from San Fran and I had heard of a fun tasting/walking tour of Chinatown. I can't seem to find one though when I search.
The Enthusiastic Gourmet hosts the Chinatown tasting tour you're looking for. You'll have to book spaces for their Chinatown Discovered tour as soon as you read this, though — spaces get filled way in advance. If it is booked, they also offer tours of neighborhoods that border Chinatown, the Lower East Side and Little Italy. Just check out their tour schedule and see what works best for you and your family. You can get in touch with the Enthusiastic Gourmet by emailing info@enthusiasticgourmet.com or calling 646-209-4724.
Q: How about adding some info about the best places for yarn/knitting in New York?
For a no-fills knitting experience, The Yarn Tree in Williamsburg not only has an extensive variety of wools, books and knitting implements, but they also offer classes for beginners and pros alike. The shop is small, and the owners and employees make you feel like family. A Billy-burg institution.
Knit New York on 14th Street has it all; classes, yarns-a-plenty, knitting books and tools, and an organic café. The place to go when you want to knit and purl away an afternoon.
The Yarn Tree
347 Bedford Ave., between South 3rd and South 4th Streets, Brooklyn | 718-384-8030
Knit New York
307 E. 14th St., between Second and First Avenues, New York | 212-387-0707
Q: Can you suggest a few happy hour spots in New York with a great vibe without the attitude?
These are two happy hour spots you shouldn't miss:
Black & White often gets kudos as being a great happy hour spot for drinks without attitude. It's just off the beaten path enough from the East Village, so it's still enjoyable to hang out at without an overwhelming heap of hipster-dom.
If you're out in Brooklyn, or heading that way, Superfine in DUMBO is a great spot, located on a cobble-stoned street, just tucked under the anchorage of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Black & White
86 E. 10th St., near Fourth Avenue, New York | 212-253-0246
Superfine
126 Front St., between Adams and Jay Streets, Brooklyn | 718-243-9005
Q: My old college roommate is coming to NYC to visit (from Florida) and wants to see a Broadway show. Her requirements are that the show be super funny, but without any singing. She loves dialogue, but if anyone breaks into song, she'll walk! What can you suggest that would make her happy?
Musicals are so misunderstood. Unfortunately for your friend, the best things on Broadway these days are musicals — funny, irreverent, non-irritating musicals. I'd love to recommend Wicked, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Avenue Q, Curtains... the list of top-notch musicals goes on and on. But if you really can't get her to let down her musical guard, she might enjoy Bill W. and Dr. Bob, an amazingly funny story about the men who began Alcoholics Anonymous, or Room Service, a classic screw-ball comedy now running at the SoHo Playhouse.
Q: I am looking for a number of venues for a night out on the town with roof top decks. I am aware of the restaurant Bed & The Gansevoort Hotel. Are there any good places around the city that may be a little cheaper for a drink, but still a nice view?
The Delancey: Tri-level Lower East side mecca for hipster coolness, right at the base of the Williamsburg Bridge.
168 Delancey Street at Clinton Street, New York | 212-254-9920
Rare View: Enjoy exhilarating views of "Empie" & the Chrysler Building from their 4,000-square-foot rooftop.
303 Lexington Avenue, between 37th and 38th Street, New York | 212-481-1999
Bookmarks: Enjoy a cocktail by the fire, and stare at the twinkling lights from the enclosed glass rooftop.
299 Madison Avenue at 41st Street, New York | 212-204-5498
I have a girlfriend coming into town this weekend and she is dying for Indian food. Can you recommend an authentic Indian restaurant in the city that has nice ambiance/decor but not too chi-chi? Oh yes, and we're both on a budget.
Lucky for you, great, cheap Indian food is easy to find in this city. If you want truly authentic Indian, and you're on a budget, go out to Queens and visit the Jackson Diner. Though it's far from chi-chi, it has a full bar and ambiance that's so New York it hurts (in a good way). And don't be intimidated that it's in Queens, it's really just a short subway ride away. Closest trains are the E, F and R, with the 7, G and V just a few blocks further. Visit HopStop to find the path that works best for you.
Jackson Diner
37-47 74th St., near 37th Road, Jackson Heights, Queens | 718-672-1232
I will be traveling to NYC on business next week. I would like to know the name of a good restaurant in midtown to take co-workers for
dinner.
Ah... expense accounts. Here are a few top-notch choices that are perfectly suited for business but have that extra-special New York flair:
Brasserie: Classic French fare in a sleek, modern setting for that glam New York vibe. Perfect for star-gazing.
100 East 53rd St. between Park and Lexington Avenues, New York | 212-751-4840
Wollensky's Grill: This steakhouse takes their meat just as seriously as their pricier sibling, Smith & Wollensky, but in a more boisterous bar room setting. Spectacular surf & turf.
201 East 49th St. at Third Avenue, New York | 212-753-0444
Chez Josephine: As an homage to his adopted mother, Josephine Baker, Jean-Claude Baker's created a lively bistro with fabulous flair and fool-proof fare.
414 West 42nd St., between Ninth and Tenth Avenues, NYC
212-594-1925
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