Eating Out

There are so many places to eat in New York City that it is almost overwhelming trying to pick one restaurant.  One thing that I have come to learn is that the best places are going to be located in the most inconvenient places relative to my apartment aka any place below 14th street on the east side.  Nevertheless, I do not eat out that often (maybe once a week).  Not only is it a great opportunity to catch up with friends, but I also like to venture out and try new cuisines having properly done my research to ensure that my dollar is one well spent.  This past weekend, after watching Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives with Guy Fieri, a place in New York was finally reviewed-The Redhead.  I ordered everything that was reviewed on the show (homemade soft German pretzels with a beer cheese dipping sauces to split as an appetizer, and low country shrimp with grits for an entree) and a couple of things that were not (to drink we ordered the Flying Dog light beer-the staff favorite and a toblerone cookie pie for dessert).  The place was packed-the wait for seating for a table was about 45 minutes (they do not take reservations for groups of less than five, and even then reservations are only for 6:30 p.m. or earlier).  They do, however, have full menu service at both the bar and the small round tables at the front.  

Homemade German soft pretzels with beer cheese

Low country shrimp with grits

Buttermilk fried chicken

Complimentary molasses cookie