Booze & Grub Reviews

    Reviews of New York City’s most popular (and least popular) bars and restaurants.

    Porta - Montclair

    Porta – Montclair

    I think this joint was a comedy club at some juncture. I also vaguely recall a glitzy party...
    Spunto

    Spunto

    Throw a sausage in NYC and you’re bound to hit a pizza joint. Spunto is obviously not alone...
    The Garret

    The Garret

    Why, you ask, would I have a photo of a Five Guys in a bar review? Well, The...
    DelMonico

    DelMonico Steak & Beyond

    Enter through the rear. That’s what she said! Hahahaha. Okay, not funny. But neither is the fakeout DelMonico...
    Bello's Pub & Grill

    Bello’s Pub & Grill

    I don’t generally make a habit of hanging out in Newark. I’ve been called for jury duty there...
    The Pit Portuguese BBQ

    The Pit Portuguese BBQ

    I’m wondering if The Pit is the best name for a joint that serves food. It’s like when...
    American Whiskey

    American Whiskey

    For years there were very few options near MSG and Penn Station that didn’t either feel like you...
    12th Street Ale House

    12th Street Ale House

    This is a bar. Which may seem obvious. But I’ve been in plenty of joints that claim claim...
    Le Souk

    Le Souk

    Is this a restaurant or an antique / tchotchke store? Or maybe it’s both? One will never know...
    East Village

    Webster Hall

    I’m not sure I knew Webster Hall was a concert venue until pretty late in life. To me...
    Pilgrim Diner

    Pilgrim Diner

    Maybe we should call this the Pilgrim Diner II (Electric Boogaloo). Revamped and refreshed after a pretty long...
    Two Boots East Village

    Two Boots – East Village

    Hey, Johnny, do you like spicy pizza? Yes, spicy. Because that’s exactly what you’ll get at Two Boots....