NYC, here we come

NYC here we come with open hearts and empty stomachs.

First on the list is a Steakhouse in the Meatpacking district which for now shall remain nameless since it's a surprise.

We will definitely grab a slice of pizza, suggestions are welcome on where to go for the best pie in town. Maybe we can finally put the age old question to rest: Whose pizza is better, Chicago or New York? I gotta say, having been to some of the best pizzerias in Chicago in 2009 (Uno's, Gino's East, & Giordano's), NYC's got some stiff competition. But i'm about equal opportunity, I don't discriminate. Enough about pizza.

We'll probably try to swing by one of Bobby Flay's restaurants since we watch his cheesy grin on the Food network all the time. I do hope his food tastes as good in person as it looks on the tv set.

I wouldn't mind finding a gastropub either. A gastropub concentrates on quality food with an emphasis on good beer & cocktail selections. The name is a combination of pub and gastronomy.

I didn't forget CHINA TOWN or Little Italy my bet is we'll make a stop in both countries.

Aside from those...we'll go where our belly's take us.

The Usual - Forth Worth

We (this will almost always mean me and Sol) went to the Usual, a bar all about the cocktails, in Fort Worth the other night. It was very sleek and modern, still smelled like paint (they just opened a couple months ago). The owner was bar-tending (awesome), and had a lot to say. He was like a human encyclopedia about beer, liquor and cocktails. He had a great grasp on customer service in theory and in execution. And he seemed to be a pretty good guy.

On to the good stuff the cocktails...I had a "Sidecar", self admittedly my first one, it was incredible.

The focus on concocting the perfect cocktail is amazing at this place, everything is calculated. What most people don't realize is that making drinks is like cooking, measurements should be exact and flavors should be balanced. Just to make sure the cocktail was right, he tasted every cocktail before serving, a true artisan I must say.

I also had a "Mai-tai" one of my favorite cocktails (thanks Islands Mission Valley) but I wasn't thrilled about this one as it wasn't very traditional as far as I am concerned, although I am not as educated as the bartender, he would probably beg to differ. The Sazerac was also amazing, very different from cocktails we are used to these days but it definitely stimulated your taste buds.

In short if you love cocktails or like to try new things and don't mind spending the money - GO HERE NOW! Awsome beer list - Have you ever heard of an Eisbock? Go look it up and you'll go find one to drink immediately, I didn't get a crack at it but might go back just for a taste. Great bar to explore. Don't go hungry, but don't eat first either, that way you get you're monies worth.

I give this place 2 thumbs up - Great Drinks_Great Selection_Great Conversation