Ed's Chowder House

...is located at 44 West 63rd Street.

"C" and had dinner back in February for NYC's Restaurant Week.

"C" started with a Diane Margarita - spiked with jalapeno. I had a Pineapple Mojito (both $12).

We both nibbled on the bread basket and butter (corn bread, biscuits and rolls).

"C" and I both had the tuna tartare appetizer, surf and turf entree (hanger steak with grilled shrimp) and a side of garlic spinach ($9).

For dessert we shared the brownie sundae and blueberry cobbler - both served with vanilla ice cream.

The food is very good and the service is excellent.

Fatty Crab

"C" and I went to the original Fatty Crab in NYC's West Village located at 643 Hudson Street.

"C" had a Dark & Stormy ($13) and I had a Rum & Coconut ($14 - served in a fresh coconut shell).

We shared the Fatty Duck ($22), Shrimp Sambal ($17) and Rendang (short ribs $25).

Everything was delicious! The duck was served with rice and the meat was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. The shrimp had a little kick to it, it had lettuce for wrapping, peanuts, veggies and a dipping sauce. The short ribes were fantastic - very meaty and flavorful and serviced over rice.

We were given complimentary dessert - a mochi-like cake. It was a bit chewy and dense.

Smyth Milwaukee

...this restaurant is located in the lobby of the Iron Horse Hotel.

I had the rock shrimp and avocado salad. Then the buttermilk fried chicken with spinach and garlic mashed potatoes.

El Quinto Pino

is a darling little Spanish Tapas wine bar in NYC's Chelsea at 401 West 24th Street.

"A" had a glass of Sangria ($8) and I had a Pomada - a frozen basil vodka drink ($10).

We shared the Patatas Bravas - fried potatoes ($6), Gambas al Ajillo - shrimp in a buttery garlic sauce ($9), two orders of Pinchos Morunos - lamb skewers on bread ($8 each) and Tomaca - tomato bruschetta ($5). We were also given a small plate of additional bread which we used to soak up the sauce from the shrimp and potato dishes.

The food was delicious and flavorful.