Restaurant Review: Tuck Room

Details: Located at 11 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038. The official site is http://www.thetuckroom.com/

Tuck Room is a really comfortable place to get a drink and a bite to eat. It isn’t all that cheap though.

The first thing you notice when you walk in is just how nice it is inside. It’s a big space. The seats are comfortable, the waiters/waitresses are all really nice, and there was a live DJ and a lady playing an electronic violin. Not something I often see for a bar and restaurant.

I had the Tuck Room Marrow Burger. It was fine. Just a slightly above average burger that came with a side of fries for twenty-four dollars… which is kind of steep for a slightly above average burger.

The cocktails here were pretty good and they even gave us a complimentary drink to try.

Overall, if you feel like paying extra for a comfortable place to eat and drink in the financial district, this isn’t a bad choice. It is a little pricey though. If I come back here again, I will definitely try their ribs. Those looked good.

Score: 6.5/10

Restaurant Review: The Malt House, Financial District

Details: Located at 9 Maiden Ln., New York, NY 10038. Official site is http://www.themalthousefidi.com/

I came here on a Thursday night. It was pretty packed. I’m always surprised to see people out on a weeknight, but then again, Thursday is the new Friday.

I have no opinions on alcohol. If a connoisseur can’t tell the difference between expensive and cheap wine, how the hell am I supposed to be able to.

As for food, I ordered the Wagyu house blend burger (bacon, pesto aioli, tomatoes, lettuce, and choice of cheese) which came with fries for the price of $17. It was a pretty good burger, although pricey for a burger. The fries weren’t bad either.

I think the most important part of a bar like this is the energy and ambiance. It was lively with lots of people, music, televisions, and a separate area for people who wanted to sit and eat. Regardless of whether I liked the burger or not, it was a fun place to hang out.

The service people were nice.

Score: 6/10

Restaurant Review: Sauce and Barrel

Details: Located at 97 Washington St., New York, NY 10006. Official site is http://www.sauceandbarrel.com/

The waiter mentioned that this place opened up a few weeks ago, so it’s pretty new.

My group and I ordered the margarita pizza, the ravioli (sweet potato and brown butter), and the squid ink pasta (squid, chili, and shrimp).

The pizza was pretty terrible. The crust tasted bad and was so hard I was worried I’d chip a tooth. The pasta was amazing in comparison.

The waiter we had was nice.

The space is large and they have seating upstairs if you want something more quiet. It’s a good place to get drinks and some food after work I think.

Score: 5/10