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'inoteca

MNC review by cceatsnyc

Jan 21, 2009

‘Inoteca, an intimate and hip wine bar on Rivington and Ludlow, offers delicious choices of foods, wine and cheeses. Be prepared to wait since no reservations are accepted this popular neighborhood gem, but know that you will soon be presented with a wonderful wine list to begin your meal.

‘Inoteca has numerous small plates to be shared. Begin with your choice of one ($3) to seven ($16) bruschetta with toppings such as pesto or tapenade. My favorite and a must-get is the Truffle Egg Toast, an egg cooked within a large slice of bread and cooked with truffles. Saying that I mopped my plate does not do it justice.

Also taste some of the salads, light and mostly moderately priced. The beets with orange, mint and hazelnuts as well as the grilled calamari salads are light and fresh. They go perfectly with any of the Panini sandwiches ($11). Sample the prosciutto with fig mostarda and gorgonzola cheese, or the soppressata with tapenade and goat cheese. Be sure...

McSorley's Old Ale House

Open every day from about 8 am to 2 am, sometimes later. This is the Granddaddy of them all. Oldest continuing operating bar in America (disputed of course). They serve no hard liquor here, no wine, only McSorley’s Ale (light and dark) in 10 oz mugs. You order about 10 of them at a time as they get less expensive the more you order. Also make sure to try the cheese plate. Unlike pretentious French places this cheese plate contains sliced cheddar and saltines with a sliced raw onion and hot mustard. It’s a feast. One of the bartenders has been there for 30 years and he’s written a fascinating book of poetry about the history and artifacts that surround you here. You can buy that too at the bar. When you get there you’ll see plenty of articles about how McSorley’s was the last bastion of men. They didn’t allow women in until the ‘70’s. The 1970’s. For a long time after that they also didn’t have a ladies room. Coed urinals. To this day you will see...

Corner Bistro

Some people say this is the best burger in Manhattan. Great jukebox, great bar. Nice bar in front, cavern like seating area in back. Romantic dive joint.

Banjo Jims

Acoustic roots music – country, bluegrass, rock and roll. Lovely spot, lovely owners.

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- Alyssa Yankwitt

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