Eat, Drink, and be Merry!

Dinners in NYC can get very pricey, especially with large groups. So, if you have a family or a large group of friends and are fearful of where to go or what the cost might be, let me tell me tell you about a few family style restaurants where the food is tasty and the price is just right. I had a great experience at Carmine’s in NYC. They have several locations-but I went to the one in the theatre district. If you like Italian food and you have a large group-this place delivers robust and plentiful food with a price tag that will not pinch your pocket. We were with a group of about eight people, so we ordered four dishes and a few appetizers to share amongst the group. Then the feast began: from salad with calamari, to tomato and mozzarella, then on to meatballs, ziti and chicken dishes galore, we gobbled up every last bite and were satisfied with our bellies full. Each of the dishes at Carmine’s is enough to feed 3-4 people, so be careful not to over order or you will be bringing a big ol’ doggy bag home. I love leftovers-but be forewarned. Oh, and do not forget to leave room for their desserts….well that’s if you have room. But, there is always room for dessert! Don’t forget to make reservations-all these places get busy!

Carmine’s
200 W 44th StNew York, NY 10036-3906 (212) 221-3800Cross Street: Between 8th Avenue and BroadwayDirections: A, C, E at 42nd St

Miss Williamsburg Porta Via
228 E 10th StNew York, NY 10003 (212) 228-53551 212 228 5064 (Fax)Cross Street: Between 1st Avenue and 2nd AvenueDirections: 6 at Astor Pl; L at 14th St
Cash Only.

Tony’s Di Napoli
1606 Second AveNew York, NY 10028-4175 (212) 861-8686Cross Street: Between 83rd Street and 84th StreetDirections: 4, 5, 6 at 86th St

Celeste
502 Amsterdam AveNew York, NY 10024-3943 (212) 874-4559Cross Street: Between 84th Street and 85th StreetDirections: 1, 2; B, C at 86th St