Log In / Sign Up
HOME > Chowhound > Manhattan >
e
edintern Jul 13, 2010 08:22 AM

pizza and beer second date

i am looking for a not-too-casual place where i can take a second date to eat good pizza that has an extensive beer menu as well. i'm thinking a wine-bar style with a small menu, including pizza, but with beer instead of wine, but i can't think of any restaurants that fit the bill. can you?

  1. f
    FrankieLymon Jul 14, 2010 02:35 PM

    if you take her to Motorino you WILL get lucky

    -----
    Motorino
    349 E 12th St, New York, NY 10003

    1. m
      mc22 Jul 14, 2010 01:11 PM

      San Marzano in the Lower East Side. It's not cozy like a wine bar, but good ambiance, not-too-casual, and they have shockingly reasonably priced beers. Okay, not super fancy beers, but Blue Moon for $3, Blue Point Toasted Lager/Magic Hat #9 for $4, and Sam Smith Oatmeal Stout or Duvel for $5! That's ridiculous! Also, the pizza is pretty tasty!

      -----
      Blue Moon Mexican Cafe
      1444 1st Ave, New York, NY 10021

      Blue Point
      662 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036

      San Marzano
      71 Clinton St, New York, NY 10002

      1. f
        foodismylife Jul 14, 2010 11:36 AM

        motorino brooklyn
        then on to juniors for a slice of cheesecake

        1. bobjbkln Jul 13, 2010 11:14 AM

          If your willing to go to Brooklyn, Franny's will fill the bill.

          1 Reply
          1. re: bobjbkln
            b
            boccalupo Jul 14, 2010 11:05 AM

            Also Toby's Public House and Roberta's.

            And while I am not a huge fan of Co.'s pizza, I think it would fit the requirements you are looking for. A good date spot with decent wine and beer selections.

          2. goldblum Jul 13, 2010 09:30 AM

            I've had a good pizza/beer experience at Co. on 9th and 24th. The wait can be a little long, and the beer list not as extensive as one would hope, but the pizza is great. They have a decent selection of New York microbrews.

            2 Replies
            1. re: goldblum
              g
              gutsofsteel Jul 13, 2010 09:31 AM

              Good suggestion.

              1. re: goldblum
                m
                Mr Porkchop Jul 14, 2010 09:48 AM

                I second. Or third.

              2. r
                roze Jul 13, 2010 09:21 AM

                Not fitting the bill exactly but Posto on 2nd avenue has excellent pizza, a very cozy low lit vibe for a date and a decent selection of beer. I know they have Duvel and Leffe Blond for sure. I truly don't know if your going to get much closer then this. If someone has something better I would love to know as well!

                1. p
                  piegirl74 Jul 13, 2010 09:21 AM

                  Go to Veloce pizza in the East Village. Get the white clam, 5 onion, or mushroom pizza. It's sicilian style (square), but the crust isn't grossly thick - it's thin and buttery and crispy and heavenly. Place has the vibe of a wine bar and a good list. Also great meat and cheese plate specials.

                  1. s
                    sam1 Jul 13, 2010 08:58 AM

                    not a huge beer list at all but i swear by keste for a simple pizza date...perhaps you go there, put your name on the list and then wait at blind tiger and have a beer.

                    pizza is insane at keste.

                    1. f
                      foodismylife Jul 13, 2010 08:54 AM

                      arturo's n Houston
                      great charred pie, classic village joint
                      even live music on the weekends

                      1 Reply
                      1. re: foodismylife
                        g
                        gutsofsteel Jul 13, 2010 09:13 AM

                        Crappy beer selection though.

                      Share with your friendsX