Earth NYC
New York, NY 10011
Phone: (212) 337-0016
- Cross Street:
- Between 17th Street and 18th Street
- Directions:
- A, C, E; L at 14 St
- Hours:
- Lunch: Daily 12pm-3pm, Dinner: Mon-Sat 5pm-11pm, Sun 4pm-10pm, Lounge: Fri-Sat 11pm-4am
Message from Earth NYC
Dining experience that will long be remembered
- Dinner Parties
- Corporate Parties
- Birthday Parties
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Editorial Review for Earth NYC – by Erin Behan
The Scene
Spurred by the often one-sided view of Indian culture, an Indian entrepreneur and his wife created this bi-level lounge as an ode to Bombay after dark. The interior mixes orange, red and purple cushioned seating with earth-toned walls and candles. The Indian street food menu--frankees, kebabs and chicken lollipops--pays homage to the culture, but the 20- and 30-somethings inside are more interested in partying with their friends than picking up any cultural cues.
The Draw
Though not the most exclusive club in the neighborhood, the lure of bottle service pulls nightcrawlers from Manhattan and beyond. Early in the evening, small parties dominate the space and the music tends toward deep house; as the night wears on, hip-hop turns up the heat. The specialty cocktails, many with fruit bases like mango, are sweet and strong. The balcony, often reserved for VIPs, affords a pleasing view of the scene.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitThe mezzanine section under the cabana, overlooking the west side of Manhattan, opens in the spring.
On the MenuEarth serves an Indian food menu every day starting at 4pm.
The ExtrasThe dance floor opens up on the weekends after 11pm.
User Reviews for Earth NYC
08/25/2008 Posted by elysianmoon
My friends and I ate here at 6:30pm on a Sunday. FOOD: Entrees are not put on your main plate; they come in their own bowls – which we loved, as it allowed us to more easily sample each other’s dishes. Great for a newcomer to Indian cuisine, like me. Also great for those practicing portion control. Entrees do NOT include side dishes, so for a party of four or more, ordering a bread basket for the table instead of separate sides is a good deal for everyone. The food was outstanding. The spiciness of the dishes was just right. For dessert, I had the Chocolate Dynamite Cake – which is a misnomer. There was much more mousse than cake. It was excellent, but very dense. It’s almost worth the extra money to order kulfi (Indian ice cream) and eat them together. Specialty cocktails are made strong and were nearly half price when we went (might have been part of a Happy Hour deal). SERVICE: You will get a phone call to confirm your reservations. Our server did NOT give us a hassle when we asked for separate checks. Everyone's orders arrived in a timely manner. One of my friends mentioned to our server that one of her favorite Indian dishes was not on the menu. She eventually decided to get an on-menu dish. When her entrée came, the server also brought a small cup of the off-menu dish (and didn’t charge us for it). SCENE: The place was empty when we arrived, but started filling up by the time we left (around 9-10pm). Dress code seemed to be dressy casual. DÉCOR: Beautiful and comfortable. The table spacing and air conditioning was just right. The music was good and not too loud or intrusive to conversation. Discovering that there are four single-person unisex bathrooms was a pleasant surprise (and they were clean!). LOCATION: Desolate. I am female and would NOT feel comfortable standing on that street for too long by myself after dark. Travel in packs, ladies.
Pros: Service, Food, Decor, Bathroom
Cons: Location, Some menu items are pricey
06/01/2008 Posted by McKayL
Food was decent. Price was reasonable, and place has great decor. After dinner the place turns into a bar/club. I was celebrating there for my 31st, and had a blast. The crowd was good, and the age group was late 20's I think, at least it seemed that way. There is a loft area that can be reserved, for a small group. Nice place, good fun.
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