Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
I TRULLI ENOTECA AND RISTORANTE
122 E 27th St between Lexington and Park aves. Subway #6 to 28th St. 212 481 7372. Mon-Thurs
noon-3pm & 5.30-10.30pm, Fri noon-3pm & 5.30-11pm, Sat 5-11pm, Sun 3-10pm; Enoteca daily
3-10.30pm (food to take away Mon-Thurs 11am-3pm).
MAP
Choose between the lovely restaurant serving quality southern Italian food and the im-
pressive wine bar next door which has a limited menu.
MAIALINO
Gramercy Park Hotel, 2 Lexington Ave. Subway #6 to 23rd St. 212 777 2410. Mon-Thurs 7.30-10am,
noon-2pm & 5.30-10.30pm, Fri 7.30-10am, noon-2pm & 5.30-11pm, Sat 10am-2pm & 5.30-11pm,
Sun 10am-2pm & 5.30-10.30pm.
MAP
If a place can be both rustic and refined, Danny Meyer's attractive Roman trattoria,
looking out on Gramercy Park, fits the bill. Much of the focus is on the hog (which gives
the place its name) - the special is roast suckling pig. Reservations recommended,
though the bar is open all day.
BARS
230 FIFTH
230 Fifth Ave. Subway N, R, #6 to 23rd St. Mon-Fri 4pm-4am, Sat & Sun 10am-4am.
MAP
Classy lounge bar with the best views of Midtown and the biggest roof garden in the city
- blankets and heaters are provided in winter. Drinks and snacks are reasonably priced
for the experience (martinis from $14; no cover). No sneakers/trainers or T-shirts for
men.
BIRRERIA
Eataly, 200 Fifth Ave at 23rd St. Subway N, R, #6 to 23rd St.
212 937 8910. Mon-Wed & Sun
11.30am-10pm, Thurs-Sat 11.30am-11pm.
MAP
A sprawling rooftop bar,
Birreria
is a modern twist on the beer garden with handcrafted
ales and homemade sausages on offer
MOLLY'S
287 Third Ave between E 22nd and 23rd sts. Subway #6 to 23rd St. Daily 11am-4am.
MAP
While the city trends move toward gastropubs and handcrafted cocktails, the friendly
bartenders at
Molly's
pour the best pints of Guinness.
OLD TOWN BAR & RESTAURANT
45 E 18th St between Broadway and Park Ave S. Subway L, N, Q, R, #4, #5, #6 to 14th St-Union
Square. Mon-Fri 11.30am-2am, Sat noon-2am, Sun 1pm-midnight.
MAP
This atmospheric and spacious bar is popular with publishing types, models and photo-
graphers. Great burgers.
