walk in, walk straight up the stairs. don't worry about "leaving your name": hang by the upstairs bar, have them pull you cask ale (hand pump!) and then snag a seat at the opportune moment.
Enjoy $2 snacks from the taco-truck-in-residence and watch the cool kids make out to "Rump Shaker". The Woods is South Williamsburg's finest high school party for adults! - IFC Staff
Looks like this tiny venue got a major upgrade. New big space in the back has great sound. Also, Freelance Whales told me this is their favorite "hidden gem" venue in Brooklyn.
Go straight for the off-the-menu truffle mac and cheese at this cozy West Village restaurant owned by Vanity Fair's Graydon Carter.
If you can, head up the stairs to the bathroom, take a right (into the bigger, closed-off bar area) and then a left out into the lobby. Take a photo on the steps. Feel special.
The perfect meal: their special cheese of the day, grilled artichoke with roasted peppers, crabcakes with capers and mushrooms, grilled eggplants stuffed with goat cheese, and truffle mac n' cheese.
After a drink or two, you may want to order a side of fries with malt vinegar mayo for the table. Do it.
It's a fine setting indeed for the cooking of Eleven Madison Park's chef Daniel Humm, who's crafting delights like whole roasted chicken for two with foie, black truffle and brioche En savoir plus .
try the crunchy goat cheese & beet salad. delicious little baby purple and yellow beets and light dressing! also baby frosted animal crackers with your check!
Great ice cream and original flavors. -Eric Wolitzky, Top Chef Just Desserts
Try the Stamina Soba, which combines savory and briny seaweed-bonito stocks and features pork belly, scallion and a plump ginger-chicken meatball. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. En savoir plus .
Get the cheese monger's plate. First, how could you not support someone with a job title as awesome as cheese monger? Second, it's 5 daily cheeses with sides like kimchi and fig jam for just $18.
Delicious seafood broth based ramen. The miso is intense and flavorful. The soupless Abura Soba, which comes with a poached egg, is also fantastic.
