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Quickie Recap: Emmett O’Lunney’s

Thursday, June 4th, 2009 by virginia

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I met up with Rodney for quick lunch so we decided to try some place new near our offices. He suggested Emmett O’Lunney’s, an Irish pub that I’ve been to for drinks after work, but never for food. We both opted for cheeseburgers with swiss. Mine was cooked medium rare to order, and had a nice thick layer of swiss, but the fries were a huge disappointment. They had that outer coating, similar to Burger King fries, that are supposed to make them crispier but just make them brittle and weird tasting.

Cheeseburger with swiss

Cheeseburger with swiss

Autopsy shot

Autopsy shot

Overall I’d still come back here for a drink, as it’s a large space and good for happy hour crowds, but I wouldn’t come back for the food. The cheeseburger was pricey at $12.95, and really not worth the expense. There are better places to get a bite to eat in the area.

Emmett O’Lunney’s
210 West 50th St. between Broadway and 8th Ave.
New York, NY

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BBQ Time

Monday, May 25th, 2009 by virginia

It wouldn’t be Memorial Day without a BBQ, and BBQs at Josh’s parents’ house are always quite the event. It doesn’t matter how many people come, or who shows up unexpectedly, there will always be enough food and tons of leftovers. Josh’s dad grilled up a feast of hamburgers, hot dogs, ribs, salmon and chicken.

Hot dogs, ribs, and corn wrapped in foil on the grill

Hot dogs, ribs, and corn wrapped in foil on the grill

He also grilled some pineapple for the burgers, corn on the cob, and a basket of asparagus that we seasoned with olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper, and then covered with freshly grated parmesan at the end. Those were a huge hit – a giant platter was cleared off in just minutes.

Chicken, asparagus, and more ribs on the grill

Chicken, asparagus, and more ribs on the grill

There was also potato salad, macaroni salad, cole slaw, regular salad, and all the standard fixings. Josh made a batch of fresh guacamole to snack on while we waited for everything to come off the grill. The amount of food we ate was just insane!

Fresh guacamole with avocado, tomato, red onion, lemon juice, and seasonings

Fresh guacamole with avocado, tomato, red onion, lemon juice, and seasonings

Huge colorful salad

Huge colorful salad

Hot dog with sauerkraut, macaroni salad, and potato salad

Hot dog with sauerkraut, macaroni salad, and potato salad

salmon grilled in a foil packet with dill and lemon

salmon grilled in a foil packet with dill and lemon

BBQ ribs

BBQ ribs

Grilled asparagus covered in grated parmesan cheese

Grilled asparagus covered in grated parmesan cheese

BBQ chicken and corn

BBQ chicken and corn

Burger with tomato, red onion, grilled pineapple, and ketchup

Burger with tomato, red onion, grilled pineapple, and ketchup

After stuffing ourselves silly, we had to have dessert, of course. It wouldn’t be a BBQ without fresh seedless watermelon.

The first taste of summer

The first taste of summer

For the people craving sweets, there was chocolate cake, coffee cake, and chocolate chip cookies.

Still not done eating yet...

Still not done eating yet...

And finally, Josh’s cousins brought over Rita’s Italian Ices in lemon, mint chocolate chip, chocolate, black cherry, and sugar free cherry. Icy and refreshing, they were the perfect way to end the night.

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Reade Street Pub & Kitchen

Thursday, May 21st, 2009 by virginia

Reade Street Pub & Kitchen in Tribeca is my absolute favorite bar in NYC. It’s one of those typically divey bar and grills that offers cheap drinks and solid food. The main draw for us is that on Thursday nights and every other Saturday nights, Reade Street features live music via talented guitarist Chris Decker. Chris plays an eclectic mix of classic rock and some more contemporary songs. He’s got a great sense of humor and tolerates it when drunk people (i.e., Josh) shout requests at him nonstop. If he doesn’t know the song, he makes an effort to learn it for the next time, and if you’re brave and/or drunk enough, he’ll also invite you up to sing with him. We love his expansive repertoire of Beatles songs, and his version of “Rocket Man,” which, depending on how many drinks he’s had, can range from classic (a la Elton John) to dramatic (a la William Shatner/Stewie Griffin).

Chris in action on Thursday night

Chris in action on Thursday night

But back to the food. Reade Street offers typical bar menu items (nachos, buffalo wings, burgers, sandwiches, etc.) but executes them very well. Josh’s standard order is the pub burger with swiss cheese and bacon. While the burger obviously doesn’t compare to some of the city’s greatest (i.e., Corner Bistro, Shake Shack), it gets a nice char and is well seasoned.

Pub burger with swiss cheese and bacon

Pub burger with swiss cheese and bacon

They have a tendency to overcook it a bit, so a medium rare order usually ends up being closer to medium. It’s still really juicy though, and I’ve burned my hand many times on the juices that run out when you bite into it.

Pub burger with swiss cheese and bacon

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My grilled chicken club is seriously the best I’ve had anywhere. I hesitate to order chicken/turkey clubs at an unfamiliar place because they’re usually just dry and mealy, but somehow the kitchen at Reade Street manages to keep the chicken breast completely moist. Their version is a standard triple decker sandwich piled high with grilled chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato and red onion. Mayo is not necessary, but I love mayo so I slather it on liberally (yet another reason why I have a fat belly). Both the sandwich and the burger come with a side of fries (you can substitute with salad) that are made from real potatoes and are the perfect thickness – not too thin and not too fat.

The best chicken club sandwich

The best chicken club sandwich

When Josh and I lived in Battery Park City, we would stay for hours at Reade Street listening to Chris, going through multiple pitchers of Reade Street Ale (only $9 a pitcher!) and then stumbling home. It was a nice walk and gave us a chance to sober up on the way. Now that we live uptown we have to take the train, which just isn’t the same, but it’s still worth the trip. Reade Street is really an awesome place. I’m almost hesitant to give it such a great review as it’s crowded enough, but then again, it’s not really a big secret. It’s popular among the after work crowd as it’s a stone’s throw away from the Citi building and the World Financial Center. It’s also a hangout for New York Law School and BMCC students. The bartender is quite a character (and is friends with former Mets players whom she encourages to come hang out!), and the waitresses are always friendly. We can stay there for hours eating and drinking pitcher after pitcher until we can drink no more, and somehow the bill always comes down to less than $25/person, including tax and a generous tip.

Cheap pitchers, cheap food, and crayons. What more can you ask for?

Cheap pitchers, cheap food, and crayons. What more can you ask for?

Reade Street Pub & Kitchen
135 Reade St. between Hudson and Greenwich
New York, NY

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