Pete’s Tavern
Irving is my favorite street in New York City. One day, when I grow up and own my own business and all – I hope I can afford to live in a nice apartment on Irving. That’s a dream that would be lovely if it came true.
Irving is also the home to Pete’s Tavern – one of the oldest bars in the city. I’ve walked by plenty of times, had drinks there but never thought I’d eat there. It just didn’t seem like it was worth it until I was convinced otherwise. “They have great chicken parm” I was told. Meant nothing to me – I’m a veggie but let’s check out the eggplant parm. If you’ve read my past posts, you know I’m constantly on the hunt for good eggplant parm and Beppe really won my heart.
Sat outside, with amazing people watching. Nicest waiter ever. So friendly and helpful and just accommodating. I ordered the eggplant parm with a side of angel hair (sauce on side) and a side of steamed broccoli with garlic. People watching galore, and my food arrived and looked delicious. It also tasted delicious. Not mushy or chewy eggplant and the perfect amount of sauce/cheese. The angel hair was el-dente and they listened to my “sauce on the side” request. Broccoli was steamed, fresh and perfectly seasoned with garlic.
Between the tasty food, wonderful waiter, manager coming by to see how we were doing and the lovely location & people watching – I was impressed. Seeing as it’s been around many years, hopefully they’ll stick around until I can afford to live on Irving and become a regular there.
Pete’s Tavern
129 East 18th Street