Restaurants near Spirit Playground

My friends and I recently attended an amazing pasta-making class at Aunt Jake’s with the incredible Chef Anthony, and it was such a fun and memorable experience! Chef Anthony not only taught us how to make pasta from scratch but also kept the whole class laughing throughout. His humor was the perfect touch, making the learning process even more enjoyable. He had everyone smiling as he shared tips, tricks, and a few hilarious stories from his time in the kitchen. The hands-on part of the class was a blast! We learned how to make pasta dough, roll it out, and shape it into beautiful creations. Chef Anthony’s clear instructions and funny anecdotes made it feel effortless, even for us beginners. We also ordered separate dishes, which were delicious, and got to take home the pasta we made to cook later. The pasta, drinks, and dessert we enjoyed at the end of the class were the perfect reward for all our hard work. The warm, welcoming atmosphere at Aunt Jake’s, combined with Chef Anthony’s lively personality, created an unforgettable evening. If you’re looking for a fun night out that’s both entertaining and educational, I can’t recommend this class enough. Chef Anthony’s humor and expert guidance made the experience even more enjoyable.

I went here for an early afternoon holiday lunch with my husband, my sister and her partner. We had the best time. Seating was on time, the service fabulous, and the food was outstanding! That seafood tower is everything, and I mean everything. The best I’ve ever had, and we could have ended it there, as it was that plentiful, but fortunately we had already ordered the chicken parm pizza, the ricotta, and the fusilli and pesto pasta dishes. (I think subconsciously we were trying to recreate our big holiday family meal that we didn’t get to have this year.) I got to taste most of everything and it was all just amazing, especially that homemade pasta! Needless to say, there were plenty of yummy leftovers to go. Quality Italian, I thank you for the great experience from beginning to end. You really made our day!

First time going to the Plaza Hotel for afternoon tea. Pleasantly surprised with the quality and service considering the mixed reviews. Sandwiches were delicious and there seemed to be endless tea in the teapot. Mary was amazing at making this experience memorable! She was super nice, informative, and great at anticipating what works for us! Would definitely go back.

We visited from Sydney Australia to celebrate a special occasion. It had just snowed in NYC and the lake was Snow White partially frozen with beautiful Christmas baubles in a boat right in the middle. Inside the boathouse it was festive, cosy and warm. The service was very nice, the food was amazing and the whole place resonated with the festive season of a White Christmas. Definitely one of our favourite experiences in NYC. Would certainly come back again.

Our experience with Nobu was beyond exceptional, as always! The food was incredibly delicious , staff attention was impeccable and the ambiance was perfect. Nobu will forever be in our hearts as one of our favorite restaurants to go to, especially a must for truly special occasions!!