The last time I ate at Bistro Verde I was meeting an out-of-town friend who had errands to do in Nordstrom. I enjoyed the experience.

This time, I went with some girlfriends to play bingo with Drag Queen Linda.  It’s an event that happens every other Thursday at the fifth-floor restaurant, as well as around the city.

For the evening, the restaurant offers a limited menu with deals on food and drink. One friend and I tried their Aperol Spritz ($12), and another the house wine ($9).

Between us we sampled the Angus beef dip sandwich with hot crispy fries ($20), their cilantro lime chicken taco ($10 each), Kung Pao Brussels Spouts ($12.50) with chicken sausage in sweet soy and the organic greens salad ($16) topped with salmon (+$7). The latter is what I’d try when I return.

And I will return to play this fun free game of Bingo with Drag Queen Linda  in a room full of excited players vying for the free gifts, including the chicken purse, that’s become a status symbol

What a hoot!

I learned that there is now a $20 charge.

Bistro Verde
Midtown on Nordstrom, 5th floor
225 W 57th St
New York, NY 10019
(212) 295-2187