Amy Lipinski

Before our Yankees Game experience - trip to NYC - we decided to sample a nearby sports bar for a late lunch. It was everything a Yankees sports bar should be. I had a very good pastrami on rye. One thing I did not like was the bread. Rye bread needs to be firm, not doughy. But it tasted ok. Also had their onion rings and my husband had the Cubano Sandwich Hero, which was very generously sized.

AWESOME experience. Not only did we have fun with the staff demonstrating magic and all the toys everywhere, we had fun looking around and shopping for our grands. Staff is EXCELLENT.

Our first night of our NYC vacation and this place did not disappoint at all. The band was amazing. The staff was very attentive and gave us great seats so we could see and enjoy the band completely. It was a pretty slow night. We were told it was probably the heat. Not a problem for us. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner which included the Vesper drink (the only pic I have of the food), House Gin & Tonic, Rigatoni and Shrimp, Orechiette Pasta and, of course, NY cheese cake.

Our experience there was wonderful. The band was everything we could have hoped for in a 16 piece big band. The guest singer was awesome as well. We were there for the early seating last Friday, Sept. 8 and the band performing was the "Birdland Big Band." Our food was also very good. Had the Penne, Risotto with some added Shrimp and drinks. Staff was very attentive. One problem we did have was taken care after a few phone calls and couple of days. Our orders and credit cards were switched with another patron's. Very dark in there and we were being hurried to pay because staff was getting ready for the next show. It all got resolved in the end.

During our stay in NYC last week, we wanted to experience a Yankees game. So we decided to check out this place while waiting for the stadium to open up. Had drinks at the bar. For Hard Rock Cafe, they were actually very reasonably priced. Our waiter, Davon, was absolutely on the spot. They were hopping. As you can imagine it was very busy before the game and many people were waiting to get in. The only negative thing was the way we were queued into the game. A bit unorganized, but we got there. Sorry, I forgot to take pics.