Upscale Restaurant TBar Steak & Lounge On The UES Of NYC Delights Savory And Sweet Tastes

Nestled in NYC’s Upper East Side neighborhood, TBar Steak & Lounge is an upscale American restaurant featuring a delicious savory menu that consists of steak, seafood, and burger, as well as mouthwatering dessert menu of sundaes and apple cobbler.

Yellowfin Tuna Tartare

The fresh yellowfin tuna is seasoned with soy, ginger, and sesame oil and topped with crispy chips, a side of frisee salad, and toasted baguette.

Pizza Margherita

Simple yet perfectly executed, the Pizza Margherita features super thin and crispy dough topped with copious amount of cheese and tomato sauce.

Guacamole

Perfect for sharing, the guacamole at TBar includes chunks of fresh avocado, cilantro, tomato, and onions with a kick of spice. The guacamole is served with a side of chips and crudites of celery and carrot sticks.

Aged NY Strip

The certified Black Angus Aged NY Strip is seasoned with kosher salt and black pepper, and comes with three different sauces: bearnaise, poivre, or steak sauce. The steak is lean, tender, and juicy all at the same time with crusty exterior full of flavors.

Crusted Tuna

The tuna - raw in the center and cooked on the outside, is crusted with a medley of sesame seeds. The tuna is served over a bed of seaweed salad and soy sauce with pickled radish in the center.

Crispy Long Island Duck

Sitting on top of sweet potato mash and orange glaze are two pieces of juicy, tender duck legs with perfectly crispy skin.

Strawberry Sundae

This dessert is every strawberry lover’s dream. Creamy strawberry ice cream is sandwiched in between moist shortcake and served with fresh strawberries, meringue, and whipped cream.

Warm Apple Crisp

The warm apple cobbler featuring sweet, crispy granny smith apple pieces and crusts is topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream drizzled with caramel sauce.

Indulge Yourself To An Unforgettable Meal At The New York Yankees Steakhouse

The steakhouse located in Midtown Manhattan pays homage to the New York Yankees, and features a delicious menu highlighting high-quality specialty steaks, fresh seafood, satisfying sides, and indulgent desserts.

NYY Steak Bacon

The thick-cut slab bacon is glazed in sweet maple sauce and topped with wilted spinach and onion.

Burrata & Beet Salad

Accompanying the creamy Leoni burrata mozzarella are diced and roasted baby red and yellow beets, thinly sliced radishes, and micro greens over honey truffle vinaigrette.

Ahi Tuna Tartare

Fresh ahi tuna is gently placed on top of avocado mash and diced Asian pear over a flavorful ponzu sauce. The tuna tartare is served with crunchy chips.

Crispy Octopus

The perfectly cooked octopus is prepared with fingerling potato coins, olive tapenade, and thinly sliced radish in chimichurri and balsamic vinegar sauce.

NYY Signature Ribeye

The massive, 27 oz. prime aged long bone ribeye is the signature dish at NYY. The steak, cooked perfectly as you wish, is extremely juicy and flavorful. You can ask the chef to engrave the bone with whatever message you’d like.

Popular Poké Restaurant Pokéworks Plans Expansions Across The Country

Pokéworks, the first poké ocean-to-counter concept restaurant, is expanding rapidly across the country to offer the delicious build-your-own poké bowls, burritos, and salads made with fresh, sustainable ingredients.

While poké - raw fish salad that originated from Hawaii - appears to be a rapidly growing trend in NYC, the expansion of popular chains like Pokéworks is a testament to the fact that this cuisine is not just a trend, but a fan favorite that is here to stay. Pokéworks specializes in build-your-own pokéworks bowls, burritos, or salads that incorporates fresh fish tossed in sweet and savory sauces over a bed of rice and other toppings.

Pokéworks opened its first location in NYC about a year ago. Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, Pokéworks has a long line of customers that stretches around the corner on a typical lunch hour. However, the efficient service and assembly line mitigate the congestion, and the line moves fairly fast.

You can get creative with your own poké, which includes a base (sushi rice, brown rice, or quinoa), protein (everything from fresh ahi tuna to salmon to chicken), flavor (Hawaiian classic salt, umami shoyu, wasabi aioli, just to name a few), and various mix-ins and toppings like cucumber, macadamia nuts, hijiki seaweed, and avocado.

My personal make-your-own bowl featured quinoa as the base with fresh ahi tuna, salmon, and seared albacore tossed in ponzu sauce, and topped with wasabi tobiko, masago, seaweed salad, crab salad, and pickled ginger. For an extra crunch texture, I also added toasted rice puffs and lotus chips. The result? One of the best lunches I have had in a long time!

So what are you waiting for? Head over to your nearest Pokéworks to create your own delicious lunch! Pokéworks is slated to open multiple locations across the country in the coming years, including Seattle, Houston, Chicago, and even Vancouver in our neighbor up north in Canada!

All The Lobster (...And Other Delicious Seafood) Dishes You Must Try At Ed's Lobster Bar In NYC

Ed’s Lobster Bar, which serves everything from New England-style lobster roll to creamy lobster ravioli, is a Soho staple and one of the best seafood restaurants in the city.

Tuna Tartare

Big chunks of fresh, raw tuna is tossed in creamy aioli to create this perfectly shareable appetizer. The tuna tartare is surrounded by thin slices of crispy, fried zucchini.

Bacon-Wrapped Oyster Sliders

In between grilled sesame buns are bacon-wrapped and deep-fried oyster topped with fresh tomatoes and lettuce. These slides are out of this world.

Lobster Meatball

The lobster meatball is like nothing you have ever had before. The huge meatball is made of lobster meat, and then lathered in rich marinara sauce, cheese, and parsley.

Lobster Roll

This signature dish surely will not disappoint. In between buttered, toasted buns are huge chunks of sweet, succulent lobster meat (claws, tails, and everything in between!) lightly tossed in mayonnaise.

Lobster Ravioli

Another fan favorite, the lobster ravioli is filled with generous amount of lobster meat. The ravioli is cooked perfectly al dante, and is served in rich, cream sauce with mushroom.

Food Tastes Better With An Amazing View At Kimoto Rooftop In Brooklyn

The eclectic menu at Kimoto Rooftop in Downtown Brooklyn highlights American favorites with an Asian influence that are sophisticated in presentation and playful in concept.

1. Tuna Tartare

Over a bed of creamy, chunky guacamole is a generous portion of fresh raw tuna with pickled jalapeno and sesame seeds. Be sure to scoop up all the goodness on the plate, including the spicy aioli and the sweet soy sauce, with the crunchy, tri-colored tortilla chips on the side.

2. Tempura Basket

The tempura basket features crispy, hot-off-the-fryer tempura that ranges from shrimp to baby calamari in a skewer to potato croquette. The wasabi mayo and the sweet teriyaki sauces that come on the side pair perfectly well with the tempura.

3. Beef Bulgogi Tacos

This fusion dish highlights the cuisines of Mexico and Korea. Stuffed inside crunchy wonton shell are tender beef bulgogi with spicy kimchi slaw. The tacos are topped with thin slices of Asian pair, toasted sesame, and scallion.

4. Spicy Togarashi and Truffle & Parmesan Fries

The flavors of these delicious flavors are further enhanced with spicy togarashi (top) and truffle & parmesan. Perfect accompaniment to your main entrees, the fries have crispy exterior and moist interior.

5. Gochujang BBQ Wings

Forget all the chicken wings you have had in the past - the Gochujang BBQ Wings will completely change your mind! These wings have the crispiest skins with the juiciest meat. The spicy and sweet gochujang BBQ sauce make these wings even more addicting.

6. Kobe Beef Burger

These soft buns are lathered with generous amount of kimchi slaw at the bottom and gochujang bbq sauce on top. The juicy beef pattie is topped with white truffle oil and sprouts.

7. Crispy Pork Cutlet

The pieces of deep-fried pork cutlet are topped with kewpie mayonnaise sauce and red cabbage slaw.

Most Delicious West African + French Dishes From Ponty Bistro In NYC

Sick of the boring old pasta or hamburger? Then try Ponty Bistro, a restaurant that specializes in a fusion of West African and French cuisine in the heart of New York City.

1. Crispy Tuna

Wrapped in pickled ginger and cilantro, the Crispy Tuna is an absolutely mouthwatering dish that you must order. Perfect for sharing, this appetizer highlights fresh chunks of raw tuna with crispy skin. It is served on a bed of sweet soy-ginger vinaigrette with wasabi aioli and a hint of chili oil.

2. Soft Shell Crab

The lightly fried soft shell crab is topped with a bed of marinated olive oil and other vegetables like peas, onions, green bell pepper, and carrots. There are four pieces of asparagus to add a bit of extra crunchiness to the dish.

3. 5 Stars Seafood Risotto

The rich and creamy 5 Stars Seafood Risotto packs generous amount of fresh seafood, from the meaty lobster to juicy shrimp to plump scallops. The rice is cooked perfectly al dante, and the creamy, rich base of the sauce will make you want more of this delicious goodness.

4. Le Poulet Yassa

A traditional chicken dish from Senegal, Le Poulet Yassa features juicy, half-chicken in savory marinade with onions, bell peppers, and olives. The dish is served with a side of white rice to soak up all the delicious juice and sauce on the plate.

Top 6 Brunch Items You Must Try At STK Rooftop In New York City

Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Hudson River and Manhattan skyline while indulging on delicious items from a menu that highlights casual American grill cuisine at the newly renovated STK Rooftop this weekend.

1. STK Signature Lil Burgers

Don’t underestimate these mini burgers based on their sizes - these decadent, juicy sliders are everything you have ever dreamed of. Jam-packed with flavors, the STK Signature Lil Burgers highlight juicy beef patties topped with caramelized onions, aged cheddar, and special STK sauce in between toasted black sesame buns.

2. Tuna Tartare

Hiding underneath the crispy taro chips are fresh, well-seasoned tuna tartare over creamy avocado puree. You will want to likc the plate to get every drop of the soy honey emulsion, which adds an interesting balance of sweet and savory to the dish.

3. King Crab Club Sandwich

Don’t expect fillers from this open-faced sandwich. Atop a soft, brioche pretzel roll is a generous mound of king crab meat mixed in with creamy citrus ginger aioli. The crunchy lettuce prevents the pretzel roll from becoming soggy. Enjoy the sandwich with a side of salad.

4. Chicken Sausage Benedict

Everyone’s favorite brunch item has undergone a slight makeover at STK, and it’s absolutely delicious. Instead of the traditional Canadian ham or smoked salmon, STK tops the toasted English muffin with savory chicken sausage. On top are pieces of grilled asparagus and perfectly poached eggs with d’espelette hollandaise sauce.

5. Baked Eggs

They tell you, “Don’t judge a book by its cover,” but when it comes to brunch, you can certainly judge an entree by its looks. And this beautiful (and huge!) baked eggs topped with a spread of cheese, micro greens, and cherry tomatoes are as delicious as they look. You will find a generous amount of spinach and wild mushrooms.

6. Truffle Fries

Flavorful STK fries look more like edible Jenga. You get the perfectly crispy exterior with moist, soft interior that pack all the taste of the potatoes.

Top 6 Mouthwatering Plates That Are Perfect For Sharing

Tucked behind a hidden entrance of a pawn shop, Beauty & Essex is NYC’s “must visit” restaurant that boasts innovative dishes served in a glamorous ambiance.

1. Tuna Poke Wonton Tacos ($17)

Blanketed in between crunchy wonton taco shells are fresh, raw tuna marinated in soy sauce and topped with micro cilantro, julienne radish, a dash of sesame seeds, and wasabi kew pie.

2. Crab Rangoon ($17)

A generous serving of warm jumbo lump crab sits on top of crispy crab crackers, and topped with sweet Thai chili pearls, thinly sliced greens, and a dollop of rich aioli.

3. Grilled Peach & Housemade Ricotta ($13)

Perfect treat for the spring, the grilled toast is decorated with a spread of creamy ricotta and grilled peach with a drizzle of chili honey and basil.

4. Braised Short Ribs ($27)Braised Short Ribs ($27)

Three pieces of tender short ribs topped with pickled pearl onion lays on top of rich, creamy morel mushroom risotto with grilled asparagus.

5. Mushroom Crusted Sea Scallops ($32)

The perfectly seared jumbo sea scallops maintain their plump, juicy interior. They are served with lemon truffled leeks, yukon gold potato puree, and thyme.

6. Box of Doughnuts ($14)

Can’t decide between fruity and chocolatey? Then have both! Three pieces each of fluffy, warm vanilla beignets are filled with chocolate hazelnut creme or raspberry jam.

Pair California Wines With Tapas-Style Dishes At A SF Wine Bar That Boasts The City’s Largest All-CA Wine Collection

First Crush

Boasting the largest all-California wine collection in San Francisco, First Crush Restaurant & Wine Bar - located in the heart of Union Square - pairs an impressive selection of carefully curated California wines with mouthwatering, tapas-style dishes that highlight local, organic ingredients.

First Crush

First Crush has garnered numerous accolades for its wine selection, including the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence that it has received since 2001. Upon browsing the wine menu, I was not only impressed by the comprehensive, all-California wine list that fully captured the beauty of the wines grown in this region, but also by the whimsical names given to the wine flights. Don’t the names like Bouquet of Rose andPleasure of Pinot just tickle your tongue for more?

While First Crush is best known for its wines, I also enjoyed the food menu featuring New American cuisine with a Californian influence. I would highly recommend ordering the wine flights and small plates to share - as a caveat, the portion for these “small plates” are rather large!

Fritto Misto ($14)

Think of this plate as everyone’s beloved fried calamari, but with an addition of rock shrimp as well as jalapeno, Fresno chili, and green onion for an extra layer of spiciness. While I would have preferred the the sauce to be on the side to prevent the shrimp and the calamari from becoming soggy, the sweet and spicy sauce really made the Fritto Misto special.

Roasted Trio of Organic Beets ($15)

Chunky pieces of juicy gold and red beets with ornamental kale, pistachios, Laurel Chenel goat cheese, tangerine pieces, and watermelon radish were tossed in white balsamic vinaigrette to create this plate of fresh, colorful beets salad. I loved the interplay of different textures, from the creamy goat cheese to the crunchy pistachios.

Cabernet Marinated Mini Lamb Lolipops ($20)

Even though it was cooked a bit too well done for my liking (I personally prefer my red meat to be rare), the lamb lollipop had beautiful sear on the outside on top of creamy, triangular piece of polenta with mushroom bits and micro greens. The lamb was glazed with Cabernet-infused demi glace to accentuate the rich flavor.

Ahi Tuna Tartare ($18)

Fresh chunks of tuna sashimi was mixed in with avocado, cucumber, red onion, jalapeno, Meyer lemon, and daikon sprouts, and then topped with a dollop of wasabi caviar over a bed of green seaweed. The side of crispy taro root chips and a drizzle of wasabi aioli on the plate complemented the tuna tartare perfectly.