New York Nightlife & Flamenco

Hi, I%26#39;m looking for a lively restaurant to spend a few hours in with friends, good food, cocktails %26amp; atmosphere. I%26#39;ve been advised that Asia de Cuba or Le Coloniel might be the best options. Any recommendations?

Also does anyone know where i could see some live flamenco of a good standard?

Thanks!

New York Nightlife %26amp; Flamenco

Asia de Cuba is good with a decent sized group. Its family style, so going with 2 limits you... I havent been to the Le Colonial here, just Chicago. Asia de Cuba%26#39;s group also owns China Grill on 52nd and 6th - very similar menu.

There are so many great restaurants here, I dont know where to begin to make other suggestions. Do you want a particular area, Asian/fusion food? Buddakan is the hot place, and it was wonderful when I was there a month ago. Not the typical trendy place with mediocre food.

I know the flamenco photographer - Gilles Larrain. There%26#39;s usually a big flamenco festival here every year, but not sure when. There is some flamenco community here, because the dancers always show up at his parties...

New York Nightlife %26amp; Flamenco

Thanks for the tip, Buddakan sounds good. Not interested in somewhere thats all style %26amp; no substance. As its a one off trip for 4 sisters it%26#39;s good to find the right places

I think the flamenco festival is on at the minute but unfortunately i wont be in NY for a couple of weeks. But those parties i%26#39;m sure can be eventful!

at the risk of mentioning something personal that will get the whole thread deleted - a good friend of mine recently broke up with him, or I would ask for more info about how you can find the flamenco scene!

No worries. I think my dance teacher is in NYC for a few gigs so will get an update from him before i go.

By the way, checked out Buddakan%26#39;s website there now. It looks just like my kind of place %26amp; nice menu. So thanks, great recommendation!

Your question on flamenco dancing got me curious. Check out this website for more info:

http://www.flamencony.com

Thanks! Will do