Bright lights, big appetite
New York City offers so many unique and interesting restaurants that you should never waste your time by eating somewhere dull. Known for its variety of authentic ethnic eateries, themed restaurants, and some of the best delis in the world, New York City is a foodie's paradise. Although choosing a dinner locale in America's largest city can be somewhat daunting, the restaurants featured below rank among the coolest the Big Apple has to show.
Ninja New York
If you're sick of the snooty, stuck-up waiters who populate New York City, go to Ninja New York for a complete change of pace. You will find no snobbery here-- only street tricks, hand-to-hand combat, smoke-blowing...and, of course, food. The experience begins when you are brought down the secret ninja path to your cave-like dining area and ends with you being amazed by Ninja New York's signature magic show. The restaurant fittingly serves Japanese cuisine, but the food is undoubtedly rivaled by the waiters. How often do you experience that?
Ninja New York
25 Hudson St.
New York, NY 10013
212-274-8500
www.ninjanewyork.com
Vynl
Rock star-themed bathroom stalls, homemade potato chips, and kitchy decor--what more is there to want in a restaurant? Vynl's bathroom stalls are individually themed with a different musical legend. In addition, its menus are made of genuine album covers, and the cuisine is just as creative as the decor. Be sure to try their mango pancakes, truffle mac and cheese, or create your own grilled cheese sandwich from a lengthy list of cheeses. Located in NYC's theater district, Vynl provides great food, a great theme, and a guaranteed great time.
Vynl
102 8th Ave
New York, NY 10011
212-400-2118
www.vynl-nyc.com/welcome.html
Park Avenue
Park Avenue is a restaurant that can easily become one of your favorites. The time of year that you visit determines the experience you have. Revolving around the seasons, Park Avenue's decor, menu, and overall atmosphere changes four times throughout the year. But the quality of the cuisine does not. Regardless of season, the food is always fresh, and the servers are always attentive. This is one restaurant whose menu fully embraces its theme. From the Haystack Shrimp Salad of Autumn to the Dr. Pepper Ribs of Summer, Park Avenue is a real treat for the senses. And a real treat for anyone in New York City.
Park Avenue
754 9th Ave.
New York, NY 10019
212-974-2003
parkavenyc.com/
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