My favorite restaurant in NYC

mysharonany · 06-07-2007, 07:34 AM

One of my favorite restaurants in all of NYC is Village Restaurant. Most every major event in my adult life has taken place there. . . . first date with my husband, most anniversaries since, got engaged there, engagement party, went there after my wedding (in my wedding dress), post wedding brunch, my 40th birthday party . . . all because the food is THAT good!! Since we moved to Costa Rica 7 months ago this is the place that I miss the most!!

It is a contemporary American/French Bistro and Brasserie that is chef owned by the French born and trained Steve Lyle (he spent his early years growing up in Provence).

The staff is congenial and very knowledgeable about both food and wine. Some of our favorite wines were first tasted there. Jeffrey the bartender also makes the best Appletini . . . bar none (granted they may be a bit passe now, but still tasty nonetheless!!)

Some favorites include: Pan Roast of Oysters (with chipolte chile, cilantro and creme fraiche . . . you cannot believe how good it is), grilled lamb sirloin with stuffed eggplant and polenta, tuna tartare with pickled peppers and shitake mushrooms, steamed mussels with chorizo and his world renowned NY Strip Steak au Poive with the best french fries in all of Manhattan.

I truly don't think I have ever had a bad meal there in the over 100 times I have eaten there.

Be sure to say hello to Steve and tell him that Sharyn and Mike from Costa Rica said "hey".

The restaurant is located at 62 West 9th Street of of 6th Avenue (in the Village).

Chikurin · 06-08-2007, 03:54 PM

Have never been there before. Thanks for the info, made a mental note to visit the restaurant ;-)

amherstisland · 06-14-2007, 12:27 PM

You did a great job of selling that restaurant. I would say my favorite restaurant is Havana (at least I think thats what its called). Its just outside of Time Square. The food is authentic and they always have the best live Cuban Music. Its been a while since I have been there so if anyone has information on it (is it still open?) I would love to hear.

thatius · 06-15-2007, 05:31 AM

Hi, I am familiar with number of cheap hotels in New York, but haven’t heard of Village Restaurant. I am pretty well tempted with your description of that restaurant.

tupac101 · 08-23-2007, 05:42 AM

I love the cuban restaurant there in 5th ave..

mysharonany · 08-23-2007, 08:06 AM

Another favorite of ours is a Cuban joint called Cafecito (185 Avenue C,between 11th & 12th St). It was a few blocks from our old apartment before moving to Costa Rica and before we moved we tried to go as often as we could. Delicious food and not expensive. VERY TASTY sangria too!!

d360 · 08-23-2007, 04:06 PM

K you all are making me hungry with the vivid tales of cuban food.

jm44 · 08-23-2007, 05:55 PM

I totally agree.

jcastillo · 10-21-2007, 04:03 PM

I'm traveling to new york in november and I was wonderign if this restaurant is in manhattan? thank you

mysharonany · 10-22-2007, 01:28 AM

I assume you are talking about the first restaurant mentioned, Village Restaurant. It sure is in Manhattan.

The restaurant is located at 62 West 9th Street off of 6th Avenue (in the Village). I will be there on Friday night. . . I cannot wait!

Enjoy your meal and enjoy your trip.