Dive into the whimsical world of Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. in Times Square, where playful decor meets laid-back Southern eats, making it a fun stop for families and movie lovers.
"What It Is: A well-designed Italian spot with great pasta and seafood Perfect For: Date Night, Dinner With The Parents, Girls Night Out A new Italian place opening in NYC is sort of like a fish being born in the ocean. It’s nice, but it isn’t that notable. It turns out, however, that Scampi is. It’s a new spot near Union Square, and when we stopped by recently, it exceeded expectations. First off, the space is very well-designed, with high ceilings, gold accents, and some nice potted plants. Also, the food was great, and we especially like the mezzaluna with big pieces of guanciale. Overall, Scampi is great for a night with friends, parents, a date, or someone you’re indebted to because they held the subway door for you. The Verdict: All of your friends will want to eat here. We’ve added it to the Hit List." - hannah albertine, bryan kim, katherine lewin, hillary reinsberg, chris stang, matt tervooren
"Come For: An evening of flavorless shrimp while Tom Hanks watches over you. At Bubba Gump Shrimp, you’ll see a life preserver with the name “Jenny” on it. In the end, of course, Forrest couldn’t save Jenny. But at least he and Robert Zemeckis inspired this worldwide chain where the fries are well-spiced and the ultra-thin steak is so tender it comes across as pre-chewed. If you and 49 friends need somewhere to eat after you see The Lion King on Broadway, pop on in and pop some shrimp. The seafood doesn’t taste the least bit fresh, but you already knew that." - bryan kim, willa moore, neha talreja, will hartman, ciera velarde
"At Bubba Gump in Times Square, tall plastic cups overflow with a boozy blue substance described as “Hawaiian,” and 40-person groups eat cylindrical hush puppies while staring at a Nasdaq ticker across the street. An odd cultural outlier inspired by the film that cleaned house at the ‘94 Oscars, this place is mostly intended for tourists who haven’t yet learned that there’s a world beyond Midtown. The atmosphere is kitschy, the service is exhausted, and the fried fish is mostly breading. If you’re in a goofy sort of mood, you might enjoy yourself. Try to avoid this restaurant, but if you do wind up here, focus on the shrimp." - Bryan Kim
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