Review: Trump Soho’s Bar d’Eau

Though Summer doesn’t officially begin until mid June, most consider memorial day weekend as the officially unofficial start of the summer party season. Weather permitting this weekend is usually filled with garden parties, barbeques and for us city dwellers rooftop soirees. Bar d’Eau is one of many venues opening up to the public this week. The intimate oasis is on the 7th floor of the beautiful Trump Soho. Summer came early for team JSD as we were cordially invited to attend the exclusive preview before the official public opening. Read more

Review: Granduca di Sicilia Opens in Chelsea

Opening this week Granduca di Sicilia is the newest addition to the the Granduca restaurant family. Granduca has two restaurants in Sicily, one in St. Marten, and another located in New York City on East 35th street. Read more

Review: Bahr Ché Wine and Cheese Charcuterie

Breakdown:

Location: Bahr Che, 26 Astor Place, call 212.260.2220 for reservations

Cuisine: Wine/ lunch/brunch/tapas

Cost: $50+ tip (depending on your penchant for wines/desserts) Read more

Review: The DL at 95 Delancey Street

The Break Down

Location: The DL 95 Delancey Street

Cuisine: Eclectic International Cuisine

Items: 3 cocktails, 6 tapas plates.

Best Dish: The “Crock of Lamb” is not to be missed, our favorite dish of the evening.  If you’re not into lamb we suggest the mac and cheese, amazing!

Cost: $145 (with 20% gratuity) Read more

Review: Contorno’s Restaurant Opens in NYC

Contorno’s Restaurant has finally arrived in New York City and a few days ago we attended the grand opening at their new space, located at 30 West 31st Street inside the new boutique Holiday Inn Express. With the lights turned down low and the music playing, invited guests enjoyed wine tastings as well as a selection of small plate passed hors d’oeuvres from the menu developed by executive chef David Buico. Read more

Review: The Three Hens Restaurant

The Breakdown

Location: 115 Lexington Avenue  New York, NY 10016

Cuisine : International

Items : 1 salad, 1 appetizer, 2 entrees, 2 side dishes, 3 cocktails, 1 Dessert

Best Dish: Buccatini Carbonara and our new favorite tequila cocktail the “El Aviador”

Price: $135 with 20% tip Read more

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