This was my first visit to NYC - a short Three-day trip- and…read moreyesterday, Monday, was my last night. I was looking for somewhere cozy and found you guys. I wish I could give JACK 100 stars; the service and the way he treated me were amazing . He recommended the Apfelstrudel, and -wow!- that alone makes me want to come back to NYC!, and of course with a host like JACK. Greetings from Miami Florida.

Great atmosphere great beer great service what more would you want?…read more The staff is fantastic at keeping you company

One of the best pretzels I ever had. It's soft and chewy- very well made. I tried the cheese and…read morethe plain one. The cheese was the best.

I made myself a little challenge to check out a brewery a day during my trip to New York. So after…read morea jam packed day running around Lower Manhattan, the Financial District, and more; I just knew it was time for a cold brew. So I made my way to Torch & Crown Brewing Company to quench my thirst and check out more of the New York brewery scene. SPACE: I was really digging the vibes here. Torch & Crown Brewing Company is marked very subtle projecting sign. When you cross the threshold you are transported to an elevated space with a brick-clad back bar, warm moods, neon undertones, and pops of greenery. It was really inviting. SERVICE: I have to say the servers here really made my visit. They were super friendly and personable. I sat at the bar and they made sure my glass wasn't empty and made great conversation during my visit. SIPS: I love a crushable sour. So after browsing the menu, I knew that I had to give the Blueberry Pancake a whirl. Yum! It was bright, a little sweet, a little sour, and just what I needed. Next up I decided to sip on the Bat Flip, because with a name like "Bat Flip" I just have to know what it's all about. It was refreshing and bright! For those seeking a reprieve from the beer menu, Torch & Crown Brewing Company also offers up a full bar! SUSTENANCE: While I had already eaten before my visit, I took a moment to browse the food menu. Whoa! So many delicious options to sink your teeth into. Torch & Crown Brewing Company was a great way to both wrap up and wind down after my whirl wind day in the Big Apple.

This place was fun. Had some time to kill before hotel check in and searched for the closest…read morebrewery. Walked a couple blocks and easily found seats at the bar upon arriving. Ordered a flight and really enjoyed the variety of beer flavors and styles. Wide open warehouse vibe with a friendly staff.

Can't leave NY without having a hot dog and Billy's Hot Dogs has been well loved. With so many rave…read morereviews, we couldn't pass this up on our way back from walking over 6 miles at Central Park. He was easy to locate on a corner outside the park. The menu is simple- hot dogs, sausage dogs, chips, and drinks. Pricing is very reasonable ! Cash only. Got mine piled with mustard and relish- it was delicious, juicy, plump, and didn't taste like cheap processed meat. And he even gave us a super deal for 2 dogs and 2 sodas! Gobbled them up on a nice shaded bench at Central Park across the street : ) The perfect snack!

You can find Billy's Hot Dogs, a small hot dog cart, by CPW, with a straightforward menu of hot…read moredogs, hot sausages, pretzels, chips, and drinks - We ordered the Hot Sausage (beef), topped with onions and mustards - note that the onions are a 'onion relish,' just in case you're expecting raw or sauteed onions. The sausages themselves were fine; definitely on the spicy end. Billy, the owner, is super kind and friendly! Patrons tend to cross the street and enjoy their dogs on the benches. +Billy!

- 1 star for the EXCEEDINGLY GROUCHY person behind the counter. Pardon me for asking for food…read more REALLY really aggressive, had to ask for everything literally 3x. -1 star for the complication in getting here, under the train station with construction, and no place to sit, and it being a miserable place to wait for food -2-4 stars for the freshness of some food. Pretzels are on the sweet side, even the savory ones. -1 star for the resulting stomachache. Do they undercook these? -1 star for the expense. I get that it's in a train station. Not a plus.

The pretzels at Wetzel's Pretzels are amazing. The ingredients are fresh and savory. They offer…read morecinnamon pretzels that make your mouth water...delicious! Customers can also buy icing for their pretzels. The icing is incredible. The service at this location can improve. The aroma of fresh pretzels adds to the ambiance of the location of the store. Enjoy!

At Cafe Katja, I had a Reuben pork belly sandwich and their Wiener schnitzel. I found the sandwich…read moreto be really big portion size wise and I really enjoyed it! I also like how the pork belly wasn't overly fatty. I also found the schnitzel to be breaded really well. I would love to try their sausage here if I get a chance

I did not take pictures of what I got here, largely since none of the food is memorable. Not bad,…read morejust not memorable. The pretzel here is tasty, but small. I really wanted to like this pretzel but it is hard to justify $7 for a pretzel I ate in less than two minutes. I get it. This is the kind of pretzel they serve in Germany and Austria, but this had so much of a Manhattan undercurrent that I had to keep thinking in my head why I had to justify the indulgence. This restaurant also serves the Austrian version of a chicken noodle soup. It is kinda bland, and mostly broth. The noodles are nice and soft, and the vegetables bring a mellow texture to the soup, but this is a hard buy in. Now onto the entrees: The Krainerwurst is a smoky and tasty sausage but it is also small, and it is just one link. I really enjoyed the Quark Dumplings, almost like Austria's answer to gnocchi. This is tasty and pillowy. Super delicious. Of course, I got a Wiener Schnitzel to round out the meal. It is puffy and the breading is an easy coating; they also use pork instead of veal, but beggars cannot be choosers. The sides worked well as they helped make the plate less naked. -- There was one dish I was hoping to try, but unfortunately due to my foolishness and a little confusion, I did not order it. That is the Emmental Sausage, a sausage encased in cheese but has enormous flavor. It is very popular in Austria, and it is also known as the Kasekreiner. I guess it was not meant to be. That is okay. I also want to point out the pretty Austrian server I had who made my experience more than just about the food. I never got her name, but she was special to talk to and share my travel experiences with. In the end, I am happy I got to experience this restaurant, but small portions and high prices undo what could have been a real special, memorable treat, pictures or no pictures.

No pork knuckle, very sad. Get there early if that's what you want. The schnitzel made up for my…read moresadness, and I dried my tears off with the delicious sides of red cabbage and cucumber salad. P.S., you can never go wrong with a large, dark HB. -Prost! So states the angry pepper

The perfect spot after the Knicks parade!…read more Our group of 8 settled in here after a long morning at the Knicks parade. Comfy benches with long tables to accommodate all of us. Upon being seated, our waitress was quick to offer water and other drinks. The light beer they offer hit the spot after being outside for hours. The chicken sliders were delicious. Our entire table ordered some kind of slide and we all enjoyed. They had the ceremony on the TV, followed by world cup matches. Not too crazy inside. Clean bathrooms. Nice outdoor balcony to people watch.

Been coming here for close to a decade and never been disappointed. My wife's family is from…read moreAustria so I know about German cuisine, this joint is as close as you're going to get to Austro-Bavarian flair in Manhattan. The dining room and layout does have that Euro feel and atmosphere. The service is always expedient and helpful answering questions on dishes. They have German beer so get your drink on if that's your thing. My favorite dish is the schnitzel, pounded just right to perfection, add some lemon with the potatoes and you got a legit meal. The sauerbraten melts in your mouth and the serving is just the right size. It's a bit on the pricey side but it's an exotic meal in the Upper East Side, so what do you want?!

Came here for some good German food based on the positive ratings. For the most part Yelp reviews…read moreare my goto and very few times have let me down. Well this is one of those times. I had the single combo and was very surprised that the food tasted very bland. The flavors were good but very mild. Overall price and service were good, but the food was tasty but very bland.

Been several times and this time was there watching the Brasil Norway World Cup game. Communal…read moretable were easy to grab and seat . They were doing tickets for beer and food as well as full bar à la carte. The space is big and wide open communal. Being meat packing / Standard hotel this is no budget friendly menu. Each ticket was $13 and mixed drinks can easily run 20something. I asked for Rose's with tequila. Bartender clearly had no idea what it was lol

Came here for a massive private event, we booked out the entire biergarten for it, which gives you…read morea sense of the scale this place can actually handle. The Standard Biergarten sits tucked right under the trestles of the High Line, attached to The Standard hotel, the building that famously straddles the elevated park itself like a bent-open version of the UN building. It's designed to feel like a real German beer hall dropped into the middle of the Meatpacking District: long picnic tables, communal bench seating, steins of German beer on tap, the full Oktoberfest package running twelve months a year. Here's where it fell apart for a group our size: the food came out way too slow, and there just wasn't enough of it circulating for a party that large. By the end we were acting like vultures, or those seagulls from that one animated movie, every plate that hit the table got swarmed on sight. Drinks, on the other hand, were good and came out fast, so at least nobody was thirsty while they waited on food that wasn't coming. Genuine credit where it's due: the amount of open space and seating here is rare for this city, and for a group our size, that space was the whole reason the event worked logistically at all. Ok time overall. Great venue for a big private event on paper, just make sure whoever's running your food service can actually keep pace with the headcount, because ours couldn't.

I used to chill at Loreley back in the early 00s and always had a great time there. It's been a…read morelong time since I've been back there. So last weekend I was in the area and was wondering if they were still around and to my surprise they were still open in the same location that I remembered. So I decided to give them a try again after almost 15+ yrs and it was just like I remembered, the food was phenomenal and the beer was amazing! Definitely give them a shot if you're in the area, I'm very happy they're still around because I'll be going there more frequently.

3.5/5 Solid German…read morebeer garden with tables outside. Just be aware, we had to move inside after 10 minutes as 3 of us got bitten immediately (summer). We had a couple orders of fries which were nothing special but still a relaxed place to take a break from shopping/ walking.