SWEET RETREATS

Sweet Revenge
62 Carmine Street
New York, NY 10014
(212) 242-2240
http://www.sweetrevengenyc.com/

WINE, CUPCAKES AND BEER-OH MY!!!
If you're in the mood for something sweet, head over to Sweet Revenge for some cupcakes and libations. Their cupcake menu features remakes of old classics like Crimson and Cream - red velvet cake with raspberry sauce and cream cheese frosting, Pure - Mexican vanilla cake with Mexican vanilla cream, Dirty - Valrhona chocolate cake with dark chocolate truffle and their signature Sweet Revenge - peanut butter cake with ganache filling and peanut butter fudge frosting. Along with the classics, they also have an exotic menu of special Artisan Cupckaes that change daily such as Mayan Chocolate, Malaysian Coconut, Spice Islands Carrot and German Colada just to name a few. Be sure to ask your server to reccomend wine or beer pairing to complement your craving. Beer connoisseurs will be sure to enjoy the options, Chocolate stout anyone?


Molly's Cupcakes

228 bleecker street

New York, NY 10014

(212) 414-2253
www.mollyscupcakes.com/ny/home.php

Whether you are looking to satisfy your sweet tooth or looking to bring out your inner child, Molly's is the perfect place. With swings as bar stools and a game shelf filled with all the oldies-but-goodies, you can enjoy a sweet treat while entertaing yourself with friends. You will feel like a kid in a candy shop while observing almost endless options of colorful, delicious cupcakes, cookies and brownies.  Can't decide? You can always "build your own" confectionary masterpiece, don't forget to head over to the sprinkles section!


Max Brenner
841 Broadway
New York, NY 10003
(212) 467-8803
http://www.maxbrenner.com/

A chocolate lover's paradise, you will not leave dissapointed. Max Brenner is a worlwide establishment with a location right here in New York City. The second you enter, you will  immediately feel the energy of all the happy diners and the excitement of those waiting to have a chocolate filled experience. You will feel as though you are in Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory as pipes of chocolate surround the restaurant along with quirky decor. Good luck trying to decide on one item as they are all equally delicious. From chocolate covered waffles with ice cream, super thick milkshakes, decadent fondues (choose your own chocolate), S'mores Concotion and O.M.G. Chocolate Chunk Cookies you will not leave without a sugar high and a strong sense of fullfillment. Don't leave without stopping at the gift shop so you can bring the experience home with you. Be prepared to wait or make a reservation.

"Hot" In The City

Spice Market
403 West 13th Street
New York, NY 10014
www.spicemarketnewyork.com


If you're looking for something different or hot come to the Spice Market, part of the Jean Georges restaurant group located in the trendy Meat Packing District. Spice Market offers lovely Southeast Asian decor, outdoor seating and friendly servers dressed in orange Tibetan style robes who will make sure your dining experience is relaxing and out of this world. Spice Market offers a wide variety of exotic cocktails, beers and refreshing non-alcoholic beverages. The food is flavorful and served family-style which makes it easy to sample a little bit of everything. If you are not a fan of hot and spicy, they have many other options that are sure to satisfy. Desserts are amazing as well, with very unique and distinct treats. With a combination of great food, great price, great service and great atmosphere reservations are a must for dinner.

Brooklyn Bargains

Fushimi
9613 4th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11209
www.fushimi-us.com


Fushimi provides a beautiful supper club atmosphere with lively music, lavish decor and attentive staff. The food is always cooked to perfection with their creative plates and luscious cocktails. They now have a Spring/Summer Promotion that provides a four course lunch for $19.95 and for an extra $5 a choice of wine, beer, sake or sangria (comes in 6 flavors). This special menu has numerous options to choose from such as crab bisque, angry dragon roll, fresh meat or fish, fried banana and assorted fruit sorbet, just to name a few. Regularly, they have a $15 Pre-Fixe Lunch Box which includes 5 teriyaki options and 5 sushi options served with white or brown rice and your choice of soup (miso, lemongrass hot and sour) or salad (ginger or roasted tomato). Guests who attend Fushimi always receive the VIP treatment.


Jolie
320 Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11201
www.jolierestaurant.com


Jolie is a breath of fresh air within the busy hustle and bustle of Atlantic Avenue with its rustic decor, beautiful garden and delightful French cuisine. This restaurant has daily deals such as Monday-Friday Pre-Fixe Lunch, two courses for $14.95 or three courses for $19.95 with your choice of coffee, tea, juice or soda and "Weekday Social" with $5 wine, beer, specialty margaritas and Bar Bites Menu. Every evening here is eventful with bargains such as: Monday evenings "Tasting Tasting" Menu, a four course fresh and creative meal for $25, Tuesday evenings "What Goes Better with Wine than Cheese?" which includes half priced wine by the bottle, Murray's cheese platter and 3 cheese fondue, Wednesday evenings "Fisherman's Catch" gives seafood lovers the chance to enjoy $1 oysters and 2 for 1 drinks at the bar, Thursday evenings "Joie de Vivre" includes any appetizer, entree and dessert for $30 and Friday-Sunday evenings "New Brooklyn Classic!" which includes Chef Eliseo Gonzaga's spin on French Classics, plus Market Lobster Selections will have you shouting, "Viva La France!!!"

Upscale Prix Fix (Perfect For A Date)

Beacon
25 West 56th Street
New York, NY 10019
(212) 332-0500
www.beaconnyc.com




The Beacon is a beautiful and romantic 3-level restaurant equipped with a wood-fire grill. This a great place for a date with its $39 3-Course Prix Fix Dinner and $28 3-Course Prix Fix Lunch. Beacon puts a tantalizing spin on American classics such as wood-roasted oysters, salmon and steak cooked and sized to perfection. The Devil's Food Chocolate Cake is to die for and wine is served in a cute glass jug. They offer a Happy Hour Menu from 12-2pm Mon-Fri with a choice of the Beacon Burger or Wood-grilled Pizza and 2 drinks for $19.50. They also host special events, such as Dinner With The Chefs on Thursday nights (reservation only) with a 12-course meal with cocktail, beer and wine pairing for $98.




David Burke Townhouse
133 East 61st Street
New York, NY 10065(212) 813-2121
www.davidburketownhouse.com




David Burke as seen on the Food Network, brings his creations to the David Burke Townhouse with a 3-Course $24.07 (additional course $37) Lunch Menu, $35 Sunday Prix Fix and 3-course $39 Brunch. The menu has many delicious and exotic options that are almost too beautiful eat. Be tempted by dessert such as the famous Cheesecake Lollipop Tree. The dinning space is elegant with a modern art feel with its black, white and red decor.  




Fishtail by David Burke
135 East 62nd Street
New York, NY 10065-7301
(212) 754-1300
www.fishtaildb.com




This bi-level restaurant also has an outdoor patio open seasonally. Decorated with fish themed artwork with vibrant colors, Fishtail offers $45 Mon-Saturday 3-course Dinner and $35 Sunday Lobster Louie Dinner. From perfectly prepared seafood to sushi, not to mention desserts such as mini cones and key lime pie tart, Fishtail is sure to wow even the most picky date.   




    

Roof Top Brunch

230 Fifth
230 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10001
(212) 725-4300
www.230-fifth.com




Whether its a gorgeous day to be outside or you're just looking for a great view indoors, 230 Fifth offers a rooftop garden or glass enclosed penthouse for indoor dinning with amazing food and VIP superstar treatment without the superstar price. Voted #1 for the best rooftop view in Manhattan, the food is just as a amazing with large menu options for brunch on the weekends. 230 Fifth is also open for dinner from 4pm-12am and becomes a night club until 4am. Food prices range from $7-$18 and drinks are reasonable as well. If you're looking for a night out to party just check first before you go since they host a lot of corporate events and some nights there is a more mature business crowd. 

Midwestern Flair

Aspen Social Club
157 West 47th Street
New York, NY 10036-1503
(212) 221-7200
www.aspensocialclub.com


Aspen has the most unique decor of trees behind glass, deer antlers, faux fireplace and wooden booths that give off a futuristic, cozy ski-lodge vibe. Food is excellent with large portions; the mac-n-cheese is to die for and the "fall- off-the-bone" baby back ribs would make Fred Flintstone shed tears of happiness. Food and drink prices are decent, even with the 20% gratuity fee. Weekends are packed with live music at night along with their "bloody brunch" which offers delicious food options and a 2 hour all-you-can-drink mimosas, screw drivers and bloody marys...I'll drink to that!!!

Exotic Borough Locations

The Sea Restaurant 

114 North 6th Street
NY 11211-3002

(718) 384-8850
www.seathainyc.com/sea/brooklyn

In the up-and-coming Williamsburg, Brooklyn area, there is an amazing Thai restaurant called The Sea. Located in a warehouse the restaurant is huge; equipped with a long pond, a Buddha statue in the center surrounded by tables, 1970's style bubble swings and wooden swings (can support 4 people), unique futuristic restrooms in pods (with video cameras showing all angels of the restaurant while you do your business), main bar in front and service bar in the back makes this place fun to visit. The food and service is amazing; with large portions that range between $10-$30 and drinks are about $7-$10, which explains why the place is so packed on the weekends. The wait is worth it and goes by rather quick thanks to the music and scenery. Reservations are accepted for 8 or more people, if you prefer a more quiet setting come during the week when the vibe is much less crowded, more laid-back and romantic. On weekends The Sea is the perfect place to party with its uplighting and upbeat music. There is also another location in the Manhattan Meat Packing District but I prefer this one.

Surf Bar
139 North 6th Street
New York, NY 11211
(718) 302-4441
www.brooklynsurfbar.com

Across the street is another awesome place called Surf Bar with real sand on the floor and an outdoor section equipped with heat lamps for chilly evenings. It's tiki digs and wide variety of tropical drinks served in coconuts to bikini-clad womens' torsos, decorated with umbrellas and flowers will make you feel like you're on vacation. Service is friendly and accommodating and the food is top-notch as well.