THE BELFRY NYC

The Shots Menu

The Cozy Entrance 

The Bar

THE BELFRY NYC- 222 East 14th Street New York, NY 10003

This time going with a different concept as a new blog post. Rather than a restaurant, it is about a bar that has become a regular place I go every Thursday. The location is right by Union Square easy to reach and at an area with so many bars and restaurant, it may be hard for this little place to get your attention. But trust me once it does, it will become like your second home. Not only is the person at the door that greets you friendly, but everything and everyone thats a part of the bar is warm and welcoming. My night with my friends at The Belfry is Thursday nights. What makes Thursday nights special for us, is the fact that, that is the night that the Funk Band plays. The band captures you immediately. Every member of the band smiles at you and makes sure you are having a great time. Other nights that are said to be a great experience are Monday nights with a blues band and Tuesdays with trivia night. In honesty I haven't been able to go there any night besides Thursday's, but my next day to check out will be the Tuesday trivia night. The bar actually is known for its distinctive shots menu. The most liked one is the Bentley, if you like bourbon (you may be saying who likes a bourbon shot, but trust me this one you should experience). With the bourbon they give you a chaser shot which is hot sauce. You don't feel a thing of the alcohol and it actually tastes great. My personal favorite is the Classic Jameson Whiskey with spicy or sour sauce chaser shot depending on what you prefer. I know this sounds like something difficult to try, thats how I felt when I first went, but it is an experience and I recommend you try it. Especially on Thursday nights, with the Funk Band you will have a great time.

MANON

The Dining Section of Manon

Bread and Butter

Unique Bar Layout

Bar Area 

MANON- 407 West 14th St. New York, NY 10014

This restaurant simply is the perfect weekend night out dinner location, whether its girls night, friends or a date, with its energetic and elegant ambiance, the energy of the restaurant captures you and makes you want to stay there all night. This works out great because Manon also has one of the best bar's I have ever seen in New York City. When your dinner ends you just cannot wait to go back downstairs and hang out at the bar. Not only does the bar look nice but with the upbeat, lively music choices of the DJ you are sure to have a great time. The menu might not look like something extra special with its modern american dishes but I had one of the best strip loins ever and if/when I go back, its going to be really hard for me to choose another dish to try because it was just too good! What excites me the most in this restaurant is the warm bread they bring to the table with a special butter they make their own. But if you want to know my favorite dish in the restaurant, it has to be the side dish I ordered, which was the Smashed Fingerling Potato with gremolata and parmesan. Last time I was there, I tried the beef tartare, which was as good as the strip loin. Besides the bar scene, what I like most about this place is the friendly and warm vibe of the people that work there. They make you smile from the moment you walk in till you leave. They care about your dining experience as much as you do. Go here on a Saturday Night and enjoy the vibe it gives you all night. Plus you are in the perfect location to head to any club or bar in the Meatpacking District.