The City Ep. 1

Where Did we Eat Today?

First of all, for the first few episodes it will be difficult for me to tell you which characters were at the restaurant and why and what judgment I can pass on them, but I will tell you about the restaurants, where they are, and what I might think about them!

Nero (46 Gansevoort, Meatpacking District) Now, I haven't been to this restaurant (Although I am sure my friend Jaime has since she loves the Meatpacking District.) I can tell you is this though, since the girls and boys of The City love to frequent the Meatpacking district I think it is fair to give some "Meatpacking Tips".

Most importantly, the streets in Meatpacking can be hard to navigate for a couple of reasons. First, the streets and avenues start to get confusing down there, 12th is not exactly where you think it might be so make sure to bring the exact address, that means street numbers and cross streets as well, not all cab drivers know the meatpacking district like the back of their hands. Secondly, make sure someone in your group has looked up on a map where the restaurant is, that way if the cab driver gives you his "best guess" and you need to get out and hoof it you can find it on your own. (This has happened to me on my way to One Little West 12, our cab driver dropped us off in the middle of nowhere and we had to figure it out on our own...luckily Jaime was there!).

Even more importantly, the streets of the Meatpacking district can be tough to navigate...in heels. Most of the streets down there are cobblestone. Cobblestone looks nice...but it can be killer when you are wearing heels. 9 times out of 10 you will get your heel stuck in the cobblestone and twist your ankle, so if you have any fashionable high flat boots that you haven't been able to wear out yet...use this as your opportunity. Now, all of these might sound like deterrents, but the food downtown is usually superb, so it's worth the hassle. So grab up an iPhone with google maps and a pair of cute flats and make your way down! (Oh and the Gnocchi Con Granchio sounds GREAT!)

Cornelia Street Cafe (29 Cornelia Street)
In order to review Cornelia Street Cafe I decided to ask the expert, a former local resident Tyler what he thought. He used to live right near Cornelia Street Cafe and was a frequent visitor there. Bonus: Outdoor seating area, although right now no one would want to sit outside, soon enough it will once again be outside dinning time. (Watch the phenomenon, it's crazy, once it is about 60 degrees all of the restaurants will open up this prime seating area and encourage all of us crazy New Yorkers to brave the sort of warm, but still mostly cold temps and dine with nature (nature being pedestrians and cabs))

me: What is the best thing to order is at the Cornelia Street Cafe?
Tyler: I usually had brunch - Eggs Benedict or French Toast
me: Cool. I'm going to write about the place on my blog and will use your full name, picture, and address for all the lady readers if that's ok...

(Ladies...if you are interested, please email me at TresFetch@gmail.com...interested in Tyler that is.)

Also in this episode the girls went to the DVF party at the Thompson Hotel and we saw Vento another great restaurant in the Meatpacking District (see driving and dressing tips above).