Corine's Restaurant Recommendations
Raku
Japanese - 252 West 47th Street - (212) 719-9055Do the pre-theatre menu from 5-6 PM, best sushi value. I also adore the specialty roles. Some of my favorites: The Odd Couple Roll, Spicy Salmon, and Mango Salmon.
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http://www.ohrakujapan.com/ *this establishment has closed*
City Crab - Park Avenue South (near the Vineyard Theatre and Daryl Roth)
Pick: Shrimp cocktail. Best in the city. I also love the crab cakes and the crab appetizer.
http://www.citycrabnyc.com/
Firebird Russian Restaurant - Restaurant Row
Pick for a romantic spot for a date. Suggested drink: honey Vodka.
Shun Lee - near Lincoln Center
Best upscale Chinese. Corine's pick: the crispy beef.
Cucina Staglione - West 4th and Bleecker
Best cheap early dinner:
- A glass of wine or beer
- An appetizer
- An entree
- Dessert and coffee for less than $11
The Cottage Chinese Restaurant - 16th Irving
Great place to eat if you are seeing a show at the Vineyard or DR2. They have a great theatre menu before 6 PM. The food is excellent and inexpensive.
Best Desserts
 The Chocolate Temptation at Meli Melo See more... |
 Bellini at Tony's DiNapoli 147 West 43rd Street (theatre district) (212) 221-0100 The frozen Bellini at Tony's is my favorite sweet drink in NYC. I love it. It is pure bliss! |
