Travel Tattoo

Sooo today is Hot Spot Thursdays, for all you little lovelies in NYC or considering making that trip soon I have a restaurant suggestion... TAO!

Tao is a casual elegant spot in Midtown East (42 East 58th Street btwn. Park & Madison) with an Asian/Pan-Asian cuisine. The food is great, service top-notch and the atmosphere, impeccable. I don't know if it's the 16-foot Buddha that floats above a reflecting pool, the sushi bar or the layout of the restaurant that keeps people coming but it's known as a favorite destination for celebrities, athletes and of course me and my girls!

Getting reservations can be a slight headache but if you're flexible you'll be good. In addition, they do accept walk-ins and there are two bars and a cool lounge to hang-out while waiting to be seated.

I went on a Saturday night it was crowded, very loud and extremely accommodating to my fairly large party. I think I can speak for everyone when I say we enjoyed our food, the waiter was very patient and knowledgeable, he recommended the Crispy Tuna Sashimi Roll with Edamame and I absolutely loved it. There's extensive options from Dumplings and Spring Rolls to Miso Glazed Chillean Sea Bass; whatever you decide to eat make sure to leave a little room for the Chocolate Lava Cake... your visit won't be complete without it.


Go experience Tao...
call: 212-888-2288 to make reservations
(they suggest you make reservations a month in advance but you can get around this if you have flexibility in your timing)
cost: expect to pay around $30-$50

... and all you West Coasters there's a Tao restaurant/night club at the Venetian in Vegas.

That's all. :)