The Citiblog
Around Town
January 31, 2020, 1:01.04 am ET
Photo: Mister Paradise/Riot Punch
Drinks for two to mark Valentine’s Day. Grab a straw at Mister Paradise in the East Village for some Riot Punch made with amontillado sherry, aged aquavit, green chartreuse, fernet branca menta, kaffir lime, coconut, pineapple, and lime. It’s $25 and designed for sharing.
Photo: Broken Shaker/Coffee Service Cocktail
Broken Shaker, meanwhile, is offering The Coffee Service cocktail for two. The drink is prepared with Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur and will add a little caffein kick to your Valentine’s Day date.
Gran Tivoli, the Italian-Australian restaurant on Broome Street, has a Pasta and Wine Combo for couples. The full-sized pasta dish and glass of wine, chosen by in-house sommelier Luke Sullivan, costs $19 and is available at the bar in Gran Tivoli and Peppi’s Cellar
Photo: Georgina Salter
Jazz Brunch continues at The Fulton, Jean-Georges Vongerichten's acclaimed restaurant at Pier 17 in the Seaport from 12-3pm every Sunday now through February. Look for signature cocktails like a smoked bloody margarita with tequila and mescal, while taking in views of the NYC skyline.
Photo: Gnocco
Gnocco, in the East Village, is out with an Emilia-Romagna brunch featuring new and traditional dishes. They include Bucatini Amatriciana with Italian smoked bacon, onion with Parmigiano-Reggiano, and Uova al Tartufo Nero, 2 sunny-side-up eggs with black truffle parmigiano cheese. 60 different wines too!
Photo: Aqua Boil
Aqua Boil, the Cajun-inspired seafood restaurant in Hell’s Kitchen, is launching bottomless brunch with extended hours from 12pm to 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Guests can now opt for unlimited Mimosas, Bellinis and Prosecco with their purchase of any starters or seafood boils. The 90-minute bottomless option will be available for $19.95 per person and guests can choose to upgrade for an additional $10 to include unlimited beer and wine.
It’s hard to believe Archer & Goat is turning one year old on Saturday, February 1st. To celebrate, DJ G-Bo the Pro will be spinning tunes. There will be dancing, cocktails and more from 9pm to 1am at this Harlem establishment.
Photo: Whitney Museum/Darren Bader
Catch “Fruits, Vegetables; Fruit and Vegetable Salad” before the exhibition closes at Whitney on February 17. Artist Darren Bader displays produce as formal objects on pedestals. Visitors can also taste the exhibit when it's chopped up into salad (Mondays, Wednesdays + Sundays at 3–6 pm, and Fridays 7:30–10 pm).
Atomix is kicking off 2020 with a two-night collaboration dinner from Chef Junghyun Park (Atomix) and visiting Chef Atsushi Tanaka of Restaurant A.T in Paris. Tanaka has also worked in kitchens across Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Scandinavia. There will be two seatings on February 25th & 26th from 6pm to 9pm. $255 per person.
Photo: Hortus
Hortus is now open for lunch. Executive Chef Youjin Jung (Del Posto, Boulud Sud) helms the kitchen. Options include noodle dishes like Maja Korean Grocchi (shrimp, calamari, mussel, tofu skin, cilantro, garlic chips) and lunch sets such as Pork Katsu (pork chop cutlets, pickled tomato, cabbage salad).
Compiled by Thomas Rafael
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