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Pier 57 Rooftop Park
Pier 57 in Chelsea is a recently renovated space with a beautiful rooftop park, a food hall with delicious cuisines, and community spaces.
The rooftop park boasts views of Chelsea, Little Island, Lower Manhattan, including One World Trade Center, and even the Statue of Liberty in the distance.
The pier and park are free to enter, dog-friendly, have large, clean bathrooms, and are open daily from 6 a.m. - 1 a.m.
The rooftop park boasts views of Chelsea, Little Island, Lower Manhattan, including One World Trade Center, and even the Statue of Liberty in the distance.
The pier and park are free to enter, dog-friendly, have large, clean bathrooms, and are open daily from 6 a.m. - 1 a.m.
Conservatory Water
A beautiful and usually quiet spot to visit in Central Park! It's a great location for reading a book, having a quick meal, or just relaxing and enjoying the views of the reflecting pond.
Valhalla NYC
If you’re looking for a down-to-earth, fairly priced, and cozy bar in Hell’s Kitchen, you’ll love Valhalla.
Not only is the staff always friendly, but they have plenty of table and seating options for one person all the way up to large groups.
And to round it out, you’ll find a large selection (48 according to their website) of craft and unique beers. Many are on tap!
I highly recommend you check it out if you’re in the Midtown Manhattan area, but here’s a full review if you want to learn more about Valhalla. 👇
As mentioned, the staff here is fantastic. They can be down for a good chat on a slow night but always are on top of service even on busy nights.
What I love most about Valhalla is the interior. As the name might suggest, it def has a “rustic Vikings” vibe.
Unique decor, plenty of TVs, and nice bathrooms (by bar standards) round everything out nicely.
Valhalla generally has the “main” sports games on. So if you’re looking or somewhere to watch Monday Night Football (for example), it’ll likely be showing here! It really is a super fun bar spot!
We’ve even shown up with groups of 10-12 and typically haven’t had a problem finding a spot. That’s more true in the Summer when there’s outdoor seating available.
And now for Valhalla’s food, which we’ve enjoyed every time we’ve been! ⬇
The food is ACTUALLY delicious.
We’ve tried many of Valhalla’s menu items, and here are some we’ve loved:
Chicken wings
Bavarian pretzels (this is our favorite)
Hand-cut fries
Mozzarella sticks
Bratwurst (better than expected)
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We haven’t had any food from Valhalla that we didn’t like…
AND, the same goes for the drinks. 🍻
Valhalla is a beer bar, so don’t expect anything extraordinarily unique or fancy in the cocktails realm.
But their beer selection is absolutely phenomenal.
They carry lots of craft beers, local brews, and even imported drafts. Here are some of the favorites we’ve had at Valhalla:
Mead flight (this is where we first tried Mead and fell in love with it)
Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier
Delirium Tremens (classic option)
Bolero Snort Fruity Pebbulls
14 Star Maple Breakfast Stout
Brooklyn Pulp Art
… Just to name a few 🍺
Most of their draft beers range from $10-$12, on par for NYC.
Valhalla really has a local bar feel, that’s sometimes rare in NYC.
Their beer selection is massive, the food is well above average, and you can always catch the game here!
Not only is the staff always friendly, but they have plenty of table and seating options for one person all the way up to large groups.
And to round it out, you’ll find a large selection (48 according to their website) of craft and unique beers. Many are on tap!
I highly recommend you check it out if you’re in the Midtown Manhattan area, but here’s a full review if you want to learn more about Valhalla. 👇
As mentioned, the staff here is fantastic. They can be down for a good chat on a slow night but always are on top of service even on busy nights.
What I love most about Valhalla is the interior. As the name might suggest, it def has a “rustic Vikings” vibe.
Unique decor, plenty of TVs, and nice bathrooms (by bar standards) round everything out nicely.
Valhalla generally has the “main” sports games on. So if you’re looking or somewhere to watch Monday Night Football (for example), it’ll likely be showing here! It really is a super fun bar spot!
We’ve even shown up with groups of 10-12 and typically haven’t had a problem finding a spot. That’s more true in the Summer when there’s outdoor seating available.
And now for Valhalla’s food, which we’ve enjoyed every time we’ve been! ⬇
The food is ACTUALLY delicious.
We’ve tried many of Valhalla’s menu items, and here are some we’ve loved:
Chicken wings
Bavarian pretzels (this is our favorite)
Hand-cut fries
Mozzarella sticks
Bratwurst (better than expected)
Sliders
We haven’t had any food from Valhalla that we didn’t like…
AND, the same goes for the drinks. 🍻
Valhalla is a beer bar, so don’t expect anything extraordinarily unique or fancy in the cocktails realm.
But their beer selection is absolutely phenomenal.
They carry lots of craft beers, local brews, and even imported drafts. Here are some of the favorites we’ve had at Valhalla:
Mead flight (this is where we first tried Mead and fell in love with it)
Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier
Delirium Tremens (classic option)
Bolero Snort Fruity Pebbulls
14 Star Maple Breakfast Stout
Brooklyn Pulp Art
… Just to name a few 🍺
Most of their draft beers range from $10-$12, on par for NYC.
Valhalla really has a local bar feel, that’s sometimes rare in NYC.
Their beer selection is massive, the food is well above average, and you can always catch the game here!
Nelore Grill
Nelore Grill in Hell’s Kitchen is home to some of the most authentic & flavor-rich Brazilian food in Manhattan. Their website notes that they strive to bring the taste and feel of the Northeast region of Brazil, and they do just that!
Not only is the food stellar, but the drinks are unique and they certainly didn’t skimp on the alcohol. To top it off, the staff is friendly, quick & full of top-notch recommendations.
I highly recommend you check it out if you’re in the Midtown Manhattan area, but here’s a full review if you want to learn more about Nelore Grill. 👇
This restaurant is small, cozy, and relatively simple from a decor standpoint. There are about 5-8 tables total, so you may have a wait depending on how busy it is (it’s worth the wait).
While the space is humble, the staff and food (more on that later) make the experience a 5-star outing.
Our waitress was extremely attentive, gave recommendations that exceeded expectations, and was quite friendly.
You can tell she (and the other staff) love the restaurant and know they’re recommending dishes that you’ll love.
And with that, the food… 👇
The variety, flavor, and portions are phenomenal. Every item we ordered was delicious!
For appetizers, we had the Pao de Queijo (cheesy bread) and Coxinha (chicken croquets). Both were extremely flavorful and came as a fair portion size for an appetizer.
Our entree is where Nelore really won us over!
At the recommendation of our waitress, we ordered the Tabua de Carnes (essentially a meat variety platter).
It came with a generous helping of grilled chicken, steak, and pork chop. We also chose the Yucca fries which I highly recommend over the normal fries! Plus, it came with delicious rice and beans.
My wife and I both were FULL after this meal AND had leftovers. It’s a great bang for your buck!
I may have saved the best for last… the cocktails at Nelore Grill!
My wife’s drink was a Cashew Caipirinha and it was AMAZING. Caipirinha is a very common Brazilian cocktail but the cashew option was something brand new to both of us. We loved it!
I had the Pedcao Do Ceu, and it was one of the most unique cocktails I’ve ever tried. It had a coconut milk reduction (the main flavor profile), cinnamon, tequila, and cachaca. The flavor was similar-ish horchata but MUCH better.
The drink flavors were top-notch and they didn’t skimp on the alcohol, win-win!
Nelore Grill in Hell’s Kitchen is some of the best Brazilian food we’ve found in Manhattan.
We both were stuffed to the brim and had leftovers for the next day!
If you’re in the area, be sure to check out Nelore Grill (Google Maps listing). It’s actually quite close to Central Park and can be easily accessed via the ACE, 123, or NQRW trains.
Tell me what you ordered and thought in the comments!
Not only is the food stellar, but the drinks are unique and they certainly didn’t skimp on the alcohol. To top it off, the staff is friendly, quick & full of top-notch recommendations.
I highly recommend you check it out if you’re in the Midtown Manhattan area, but here’s a full review if you want to learn more about Nelore Grill. 👇
This restaurant is small, cozy, and relatively simple from a decor standpoint. There are about 5-8 tables total, so you may have a wait depending on how busy it is (it’s worth the wait).
While the space is humble, the staff and food (more on that later) make the experience a 5-star outing.
Our waitress was extremely attentive, gave recommendations that exceeded expectations, and was quite friendly.
You can tell she (and the other staff) love the restaurant and know they’re recommending dishes that you’ll love.
And with that, the food… 👇
The variety, flavor, and portions are phenomenal. Every item we ordered was delicious!
For appetizers, we had the Pao de Queijo (cheesy bread) and Coxinha (chicken croquets). Both were extremely flavorful and came as a fair portion size for an appetizer.
Our entree is where Nelore really won us over!
At the recommendation of our waitress, we ordered the Tabua de Carnes (essentially a meat variety platter).
It came with a generous helping of grilled chicken, steak, and pork chop. We also chose the Yucca fries which I highly recommend over the normal fries! Plus, it came with delicious rice and beans.
My wife and I both were FULL after this meal AND had leftovers. It’s a great bang for your buck!
I may have saved the best for last… the cocktails at Nelore Grill!
My wife’s drink was a Cashew Caipirinha and it was AMAZING. Caipirinha is a very common Brazilian cocktail but the cashew option was something brand new to both of us. We loved it!
I had the Pedcao Do Ceu, and it was one of the most unique cocktails I’ve ever tried. It had a coconut milk reduction (the main flavor profile), cinnamon, tequila, and cachaca. The flavor was similar-ish horchata but MUCH better.
The drink flavors were top-notch and they didn’t skimp on the alcohol, win-win!
Nelore Grill in Hell’s Kitchen is some of the best Brazilian food we’ve found in Manhattan.
We both were stuffed to the brim and had leftovers for the next day!
If you’re in the area, be sure to check out Nelore Grill (Google Maps listing). It’s actually quite close to Central Park and can be easily accessed via the ACE, 123, or NQRW trains.
Tell me what you ordered and thought in the comments!