Named after a "Twilight Zone" episode, this mod, airplane runway of a tapas bar with cosmopolitan cocktails is so dark you almost have to have bat vision to see the menu. The seasonal food is Mediterranean-style, with a "global pizza" of phyllo pastry topped with mozzarella, feta and parmesan, and little plates of spicy grilled eggplant, shrimp with mango salsa, Spanish meatballs, codfish/potato croquettes, marinated octopus salad, and fried polenta with zucchini and red pepper cream sauce. Two or three plates make a meal, and note that the party noise can be deafening.
Dishing up Mediterranean-influenced , American and Mediterranean cuisines, this is a bar & grille. Expect the average entrée to cost from $12 to $20, and plan to fit the scene by dressing casual.
Atmosphere: Architectually, the restaurant is in an unusual structure. The place has an eye catching and contemporary 1960`s style décor. The interior is accented by bright tones, enhanced by wonderful mosaics, and the lighting is soft.
The place is small with seating for 100 people, and is contemporary and fun and patroned by all kinds of people. Table talk is no problem - noise level here is moderate.
More Reasons to Go: If you`re looking for entertainment, there is a live DJ here that keeps music flowing while you`re here on nightly. Global 33 is great for entertaining clients, birthdays, anniversaries, other romantic evenings, groups and private parties; also, the eatery is often frequented prior the theatre.
Eating & Drinking: Open for dinner. The menu here at Global 33 is supplemented with daily specials based on seasonal freshness and availability. The cuisine here is influenced by international tapas. Some of the more popular menu items include: sesame crusted yellowfin tuna, thai mussels in a red curry broth,saute long island duck breast with creamy wild mushroom polenta.
A full selection of alcoholic beverages are served, and you`ll find that there is an excellent wine list. In addition, the eatery has both a lounge and a seated bar inside.
Details to Note: Reservations are accepted. Smoking is unrestricted. Entrances and walkways are wheelchair friendly. Children are welcome. The place stays open late.
Ways to Pay: Cash, MasterCard, Visa and American Express
Tips on Finding: 99 second avenue between 5th and 6th streets
Hours of Operation: dinner from 6pm mon-sat. sun brunch after 3/02/01
