The house of Ulysses

So last night I hit up The historic folk house of Ulysses down on Wall Street (on Pearl to be exact). The patrons and employees were in high spirits readying themselves for a hopping, old school Halloween bash. Everything, from the brick streets to the ancient wood structural ambiance, suggests an old school saloon of the sort you would find in Continental Europe. The bartenders added to the experience as a more attractive bunch I'm not sure I've seen in my travels within this great city. The food was superb and I highly recommend that you check out this undiscovered gem and, even more, you can rely on only WHERESHARE to supply you with these up to date reviews of the coolest haunts the Big Apple has to offer!

Blue Chili...

Upon entering Blue Chili my attention was drawn first to the color-changing bar and the sleek decor. This theater district pan-asian restaurant offers a number of traditional thai dishes, as well as a healthy selection of sushi. On this particular evening our party stuck with Thai. Of the dishes I tried, the steamed thai dumpling, salmon with green curry and chicken massaman were all worthy of a recommendation. Off the desert menu, the trio creme brulee (coffee, green tea and vanilla) is worth checking out.

Blue chili also features a number of daily happy hour specials, a fitting selection of beats, and would serve as a great first date spot.

bluechilinewyork.com

251 W 51st St, New York, NY
(212) 246-3330‎

Raucous and Salacious Laughs at the Comedy Cellar

Packed into the cramped Greenwich Village setting one would hardly guess that on any given night the audience could be graced by the likes of Dave Chappelle, Colin Quinn, or Darrell Hammond. Yet, as I was so dutifully instructed by the manager this is certainly the case. This was a fantastic ambiance, only $12 at the door with moderately priced food—that for the chance to see some of the legends of comedy….gettttoutttaaaheerrrreeee! This scene harkens back to the golden era of comedy from the late 70’s and early 80’s, the type of unvarnished, unadulterated stuff that made me wonder if the ghost of Rodney Dangerfield himself was in the house!!

Check out the lineup and do yourself a favor and stop in on this hidden gem, one of many you can discover on WHERESHARE.

http://www.comedycellar.com/

A Wednesday Evening at The Grisly Pear

I happened upon The Grisly Pear on a Wednesday night in the village, in search of nothing other than a quick bite and a beer before heading to another live music spot (Cafe Wha? is 2 doors down). I was sold after seeing a small sign claiming, "Bluegrass tonight". While the food was average, the rest of the evening was a pleasant surprise. Around 930, musicians began to gather around a candlelit table in the back of the bar. Another group assembled in the front, sitting at what was previously the dining area. As the music picked up, more people arrived with instruments, hoping to sit down/stand up and join in the jam. The result...impromptu bluegrass at its finest. Within an hour, a surprisingly diverse group of 15+ people were picking, singing, and sipping whiskey.

Decent happy hour specials, questionable cocktail sauce (think a marriage of tabasco and ketchup), and great atmosphere....worth stopping by to hear some good jams, or better yet... bring your banjo and get involved.

Neighborhood: Greenwich Village

107 MacDougal St.

New York, NY 10079

(212) 529-3808

Perch Café. Park Slope. Brooklyn, NY ------ where humility and utility coalesce…

with a coffee shop ambiance, diner-esque menu, and expansive outdoor patio, the Perch Café makes for a convenient sit-and-eat brunch spot or a relaxing, music-filled venue in the evening. the ikea showroom simplicity is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also creates a studio apartment-like efficiency, where with space considered, would be difficult to replicate. the front-half of the long, narrow spread is partitioned for the sit-down crowd, whether it be enjoying a meal or sipping a latte while web-browsing. the rear, separated by a jut-out diner bar, is an incredibly versatile, activity-laden lounge equipped with movable couches and warm lighting. although seemingly contrasting, the front-to-back disparity is bridged well with the practical coffee/beer bar and consistent flow of warm, soothing browns/reds spanning the café. the large, well-fenced rear patio helps to alleviate crowding in the rear lounge area and accommodates the smoking and non-music going patrons.

on this night however, live music was the purpose of the visit and beer was the drink of choice. draft selection was decent and music soothing. a friendly, hip young woman served us well and the down-to-earth crowd made it all in all..a fine place to perch…

pros – anytime place to go, live music

cons – small and slightly expensive

open mic night sundays 730p

full music calendar at www.perchcafe.com

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