Bar Americain - New York, NY

Holidays are just around the corner and you know what that means, right?!? Good Eats!!! The food adventure is about to get a little more exciting and oh so delicious, because LYD is taking it to the streets-- the New York streets!!! Experience the Big Apple during the most wonderful time of the year. NYC is filled with decorations, twinkling lights a mile long, Christmas Day parade with Mickey and friends, and a beautifully decorated Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center. Do not miss out on ringing in the New Year at Times Square. Watch the oh so famous ball drop on midnight to light up the luminous 2012!. It is definitely a sight to see. Besides all the spectacular scenery and shops, New York City offers a plethora of restaurants. After all, walking in the cold burns a ridiculous amount of calories. Remember there is no reason to eat and walk...we’re are on vacation!! Skip the food stands and take a seat at Bobby Flay's Bar Americain, one of the most renown restaurants in NYC.

www.baramericain.com
152 W. 52nd St.
New York, NY
212-265-9700
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Located on 52nd Street, which is only ten minutes from the Rockefeller Center, Bar Americain offers patrons a southwestern take on classic cuisines with bold flavors and spices. Enjoy brunch, lunch or dinner. Whatever the occasion or time of day, Bobby Flay offers menus and food choices that will satisfy the hungriest appetite. Take a gander at any of their menus, and amazed with the variety of choices from the "raw" bar to appetizers to to a twist on American favorite dishes. Whatever the palate desires, Bobby Flay will deliver!

Restaurant Ava - Rockwall, TX

Rockwall-ers and members of surrounding communities: it’s time to spoil yourself and loved ones with a tantalizing meal from Restaurant Ava, a hip, classy, Texas-run establishment. Breeze through the historic square in downtown Rockwall, TX after a day of shopping by wandering over to Ava for a trendy, tasty take on American cuisine. With Texas game meats and direct from the farm vegetables, this small-town eatery is a delight for all patrons looking for an upscale, fresh-made meal created with Southern soul. Ava is a premiere cozy spot with all the fixins’ for a great dinner in a warm, romantic atmosphere. Along with those options, Ava also offers a full bar with TV viewing for dedicated sports fans. Available for dinner parties or other special occasions, Ava has a private dining area for call-ahead reservations and an intimate outdoor seating option for those clear Texas Autumn nights.
  

www.restaurantava.com
108 S. Goliad
Rockwall, TX 75087
469-698-9920
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Soak up the comfort of Ava’s calming ambiance with a signature pre-dinner cocktail, made with fresh fruits and the finest liquors. Cheers to beginning a great night with some of Rockwall’s classiest cocktails! Then start up dinner with any one of Ava’s appetizer options such as Foie Gras, homemade Hummus and Baba Ganoush, or a Chilled Lobster Salad. Next in line is the salad course with choices of Sweet Corn Soup, a Market Salad, or an international cheese plate. The Market Salad takes the classic dinner salad by shaking it up with a drizzle of sherry vinaigrette over micro greens decorated with freshly diced artichokes, sliced cherry tomatoes, chunky kalamata olives, rich slices of goat cheese, and crunchy shallots. Ava takes pride in giving their patrons the freshest, handpicked produce available!