Restaurants near USS Intrepid

[TravellingFoodie]

I will be visiting the USS Intrepid for the day on Saturday, May 28th. Are there any good restaurants nearby or within a few miles that are worth checking out? I would like to be at lunch around noontime. I don't mind walking, taking a cab or bus, as I do all three! TIA.

[jaba]

It's much more casual than a lot of these other places, and you have to deal with the owner who is a bit of a pain (unless you're an attractive female) but Azuri Cafe has some of the best falafel in Manhattan and is at 51st and 10th.

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Azuri Cafe
465 W 51st St, New York, NY 10019

[TravellingFoodie]

Thanks very much for the rec. I'll check into it. Thanks to all for your input on this. I will keep all of these.

[Lesliepbg]

I've heard great things about this bbq place: http://www.daisymaysbbq.com/news.html. We also love Hill Country Bbq (around 26th St bet. 5th-6th Avenue). Enjoy.

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Hill Country
30 W 26th St, New York, NY 10010

Daisy May's BBQ
623 11th Ave, New York, NY 10036

[TravellingFoodie]

Thanks. What do you order there?

[RGR]

We were last at Daisy May's in '09. The Missouri ribs were very disappointing -- overly salty and too dry. The Kansas City ribs were much better. Pulled pork was delicious. Sweet potatoes were terrific, and the mac & cheese was nice and cheesy.

Daisy May photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/11863391@N03/sets/72157622377346084/with/3922514977/

and here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/11863391@N03/sets/72157622312887489/

It's been even longer since the last time we went to Hill Country, about three years. It's Texas-style bbq. The best things there, imo, are the brisket (fatty not lean), the Kruez sausage, and the beer can game hen. Of the sides, my favorite is the sweet potato bourbon mash.

http://www.hillcountryny.com

http://thewizardofroz.wordpress.com

[Lesliepbg]

The four of us went to HC a few days ago. I love the moist brisket, the pork ribs and the chili (Texas style without many (if any) beans. For sides we all like the collard greens, mac & cheese and corn pudding. It's a real-deal place--you wait on a line then go up & order your meats which they weigh in front of you and put on paper. Then line to the sides area and get your utensils. You have to keep your meal ticket so you don't get charged extra at the end (pay at front). The music and the place can get loud but our family has never had a bad meal there. Real smoked meats--delicious.

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Hill Country
30 W 26th St, New York, NY 10010

[TravellingFoodie]

Thanks very much for the recs. It all sounds very good.

[BillyBob]

esca - italian 43rd and 9th (10 minute walk). Best fish

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Esca
402 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036

[TravellingFoodie]

Thanks for the rec. A friend ate there for mid week lunch recently and enjoyed it very much!

[johnblacksox]

I should add that La Silhouette opened recently, which is very close to The Intrepid. I haven't eaten there yet, but from what I've seen, it looks good.

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La Silhouette
362 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019

[johnblacksox]

I like Masseria when I'm in that area for weekend lunch...Nice Italian place, not too far away.

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La Masseria
235 West 48th Street, New York, NY 10036

[TravellingFoodie]

Thanks for the tip. What do you order?

[johnblacksox]

For lunch, they always have a mozzeralla special appetizer. I usually get the burratta (sp?), which is more than enough for two for an app...

For entree, I usually get some sort of pasta. I got the steak once, but I'm not a huge eater at lunch.

And I get a bottle of Barbi Brunello.

The venue and service are great, nice place to unwind. Check out the website:

http://www.lamasserianyc.com/new-york...

[RGR]

Since you don't mind going a little distance away, I highly recommend the Bar Room at The Modern, on 53rd, b/t 5th & 6th. If it's a nice day, you can walk or else, it's a short cab ride. Totally worth it as the Alsacian-influenced French cuisine is stellar. They accept reservations.

Bar Room photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/11863391@N03/sets/72157626424601064/

http://thewizardofroz.wordpress.com

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The Modern
9 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019

[TravellingFoodie]

Thanks very much. I'll check it out.

[sam1]

44 & x is a relatively solid spot for american food.

5 napkin burger is okay as well.

a little south of the intrepid and you have west chelsea spots like cookshop and tpsy parson which serve brunch.

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44 & X
622 10th Ave, New York, NY 10036

Cookshop
156 10th Avenue, New York, NY 10011

Five Napkin Burger
630 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10036

Tipsy Parson
156 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10011

[TravellingFoodie]

Thanks so very much. I will check them all out!