We polled our Facebook friends recently on what they thought were the MUST Visit Restaurants and Lounges in NYC. Here is the Top 10…enjoy!

1. Slate: “Offering a full service bar and restaurant Slate is the premiere events space where you can eat, drink and play in style. The two level multifaceted space offers lounge seating and a unique ambience that is welcoming and spacious. The ultimate choice for small and large events, or even just dinner and drinks.” www.slate-ny.com
2. Sofrito: “Located in Midtown, this restaurant brings a taste of the island of Puerto Rico to the heart of New York. Authentic Puerto Rican cuisine and décor from the Caribbean can be seen at Sofrito. Live entertainment everyday.” www.sofritony.com
3. Russian Tea Room: “For over eighty years, New York’s defining cultural moments have taken place at Russian Tea Room. Ever since members of the Russian Imperial Ballet founded the restaurant in 1927, it has been a second home for boldface names and the intellectual elite—an exclusive enclave where actors, writers, politicians, and businessmen planned their next deals and feted their friends’ latest Carnegie Hall performances. The lively tradition and legacy of the Russian Tea Room is alive and well!” www.russiantearoomnyc.com
4. Serendipity 3: “A popular restaurant in the Upper East Side. While the restaurant is known for its foot-long hot dogs and frozen drinks, particularly its trademark “Frrrozen Hot chocolate“, it offers a full menu. The restaurant has constantly been ranked as a favorite among Manhattanites, tourists, and celebrities.”  www.serendipity3.com
5. Ninja: Located in Tribeca, Ninja features an array of Japanese culture. The décor, food and service are all given 2 thumbs up by my followers and watch out for the ninjas! Private dining is also provided for a more intimate experience. www.ninjanewyork.com
6. Serafina: “Sit upstairs at the 79th Street location, and pretend you’re on a breezy patio in Italy as you munch on Serafina’s delectable thin-crust pizzas, stellar pastas, and inventive salads. Be sure to go early: The no-reservations policy means the lines start to get pretty long around 8 p.m.”-NY Mag www.serafinarestaurant.com
7. Honey: “Honey is a charming environment catering to the locals, foodies, and night owls. With exposed brick, warm mahogany paneling, chocolate brown leather banquettes and a 25 foot amber backlit bar, this 3000 square foot venue is set to be the Chelsea/Meatpacking district hotspot.” www.honeyny.com
8. Tao: “Tao New York, the largest and most popular Asian restaurant in NYC, was created to offer its guest a sensual trip through the cuisines of Asia. Tao is frequented by celebrities.” www.taorestaurant.com
9. Room Service: “Off a main room accommodating twelve tables are nine curtained-off rooms that range from a ten-by-ten-foot standard to the fifteen-by-twenty-foot “presidential suite”; each of these auxiliary spaces can be rented for $1,000 to $1,500 per evening and are attended by waiters dressed like bellboys who are ready to deliver a bottle, a brewski, some comfort food, or any other edible your heart desires. (Just give the concierge 24 hours to stock up.) Those who don’t think a cubicle with a DVD player, a minibar, and a drawer full of toothpaste and Snickers bars is the height of sexiness can slip out through a sliding door to the adjoining gents’ club Tens.”-NY Mag  www.roomserviceny.com
10. 230 Fifth: “New York presents a spectacular skyline that has to be seen to be believed. 230 Fifth is open 365 days a year, and no matter what the weather is like, you can still enjoy our rooftop bar. Our Rooftop Garden Bar is partially heated and you can even use our cozy fleece hooded red robes or oversized blankets if you need a little extra warmth. Of all the outdoor bars NYC has to offer, 230 Fifth is an experience you won’t forget.” www.230-fifth.com

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