NYC/Manhatten 7 course dinners. What are best choices?
Feb 17th, 2007, 10:43 AM
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NYC/Manhatten 7 course dinners. What are best choices?
Will be in NYC in Mid May. Would like to spend an evening at a nice restaurant that serves several courses. Not looking for a crowded/extremely loud place, although I know both are to be expected. Also, some menu diversity is fine, yet not looking for extremely ethnic either. One that was recommended was "One if by land,two if by sea." and also "The Boathouse" in Central park. We will be staying in upper W side, yet plan to travel to several areas, theater, Statue of Liberty, etc. Also, not looking for a real dress up establishment; nothing more than slacks for ladies. A glass of wine would be sufficient, alcohol not an issue. Any ideas & costs? Thanks.
Feb 17th, 2007, 11:01 AM
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I'm lost. YOur title says 7 course dinner. Something like this is generally called a tasting menu and is usually found at upscale restaurants with fine food. Neither of the places you mention offers 7 course menus as far as I know. One if by land probably has a 3 or 4 course prix fixe. There are HUNDREDS of restaurants in NYC that offer a 3 course prix fixe. So what exactly are you looking for?
Telepan is a newish restaurant on the upper west side that has multi course tasting menus but it does get loud.
Menupages.com is a terrific website to search for restaurants. They have a "features" tool that allows you to pick options like prix fixe or tasting menu, romantic etc. So picking the upper west side, then picking tasting menu, then romantic, Aix, which is French came up as the best option for you (imo).
If you chose another area of town (further south) you'll have many more options. I think the Boat House is lovely for lunch or brunch, but for dinner, it's not so special. One if By Land has been mediocre recently, but I read they were getting a new chef, so that may change by the time you come.
But please explain exactly what kind of meal you're looking for.
Telepan is a newish restaurant on the upper west side that has multi course tasting menus but it does get loud.
Menupages.com is a terrific website to search for restaurants. They have a "features" tool that allows you to pick options like prix fixe or tasting menu, romantic etc. So picking the upper west side, then picking tasting menu, then romantic, Aix, which is French came up as the best option for you (imo).
If you chose another area of town (further south) you'll have many more options. I think the Boat House is lovely for lunch or brunch, but for dinner, it's not so special. One if By Land has been mediocre recently, but I read they were getting a new chef, so that may change by the time you come.
But please explain exactly what kind of meal you're looking for.
Feb 18th, 2007, 03:57 PM
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Well, it seems that I don't exactly know what I'm looking for! Sorry for the confusion & thanks for taking the time to respond. The whole NYC plan is becoming overwhelming, lol. The city life may be a bit much for us.
We are going to the theater one night. Thought that night would eat before the show (recommendations?). We are going to Brunch one day, perhaps the BoatHouse. We thought we would set aside one evening for a slow paced, special dinner that would be unique to NYC. I know reservations are needed in advance for many restaurants, but maybe I'm trying to over plan. It's hard when you have no idea what to expect until you arrive in the city. Thanks for the website, will check it out. I had heard that Jean Georges in Trump International Hotel and Tower
offers a multi-course meal with good reviews. <sigh> I have airline tickets, a hotel, and Broadway tickets (Deuce), maybe I should stop there!
Thanks for your time!
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We are going to the theater one night. Thought that night would eat before the show (recommendations?). We are going to Brunch one day, perhaps the BoatHouse. We thought we would set aside one evening for a slow paced, special dinner that would be unique to NYC. I know reservations are needed in advance for many restaurants, but maybe I'm trying to over plan. It's hard when you have no idea what to expect until you arrive in the city. Thanks for the website, will check it out. I had heard that Jean Georges in Trump International Hotel and Tower
offers a multi-course meal with good reviews. <sigh> I have airline tickets, a hotel, and Broadway tickets (Deuce), maybe I should stop there!
Thanks for your time!
"Frustrated planner"
Feb 18th, 2007, 05:25 PM
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Do NOT stop there. For many restaurants - esp if not Fri or Sat night - you can walk in - or have only a small wait.
But - if you want someplace popular or upscale (and anyplce with a 7 or even 5 course tasting menu is upscale) and you WILL need reservations - often weeks in advance.
Check menupages.com for diner reviews and also look at chowhound.com - to see what they reco.
If you just want a nice upscale dinner without all the courses (I can never even get through 5 courses never mind 7) let us know your budget, favorite cuisines and atmosphere (romantic, traditional, trendy etc) and people can make specific recos.
But - if you want someplace popular or upscale (and anyplce with a 7 or even 5 course tasting menu is upscale) and you WILL need reservations - often weeks in advance.
Check menupages.com for diner reviews and also look at chowhound.com - to see what they reco.
If you just want a nice upscale dinner without all the courses (I can never even get through 5 courses never mind 7) let us know your budget, favorite cuisines and atmosphere (romantic, traditional, trendy etc) and people can make specific recos.
Feb 18th, 2007, 09:03 PM
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You may want to consider lunch...prices are far more reasonable, and dress is more casual.
Highly recommend Jean Georges, Le Cirque, Bouley, just to mention a few.
It is a challenge, but not impossible, to find a quieter place.
Here's another huge recommendation for menupages.com - it is invaluable for finding places which you would find most appealing, and for avoiding those you would not.
Highly recommend Jean Georges, Le Cirque, Bouley, just to mention a few.
It is a challenge, but not impossible, to find a quieter place.
Here's another huge recommendation for menupages.com - it is invaluable for finding places which you would find most appealing, and for avoiding those you would not.
Feb 19th, 2007, 02:10 AM
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Really no need to feel overwhelmed. Sounds like you've done well so far. For a pre theater before Deuce, you have lots of options. If you want to try to different ethnic food, Akdeniz for Turkish is not far and has a $20 3 course prix fixe pre theater dinner. Look at reviews and menus here
http://menupages.com/restaurantdetai...=9&cuisineid=0
Tintol is also very good and has small plates/Spanish tapas
http://menupages.com/restaurantdetai...=9&cuisineid=0
John's pizzeria is a block away located in an old converted church. Their pizza is famous. The one thing you should not do when eating in NYC is go to any national chain restaurant. The food will not be as good (or as fresh) as you've had elsewhere and it will be overpriced. Use your time in NYC to eat the best of what's there.
Jean Georges is very good for a special meal. Take note there are 2 sections of the restaurant, the more casual Nougatine and the restaurant proper. Nougatine serves a good prix fixe lunch but it's the main restaurant that is more quieter/more relaxing.
http://menupages.com/restaurantdetai...=9&cuisineid=0
Tintol is also very good and has small plates/Spanish tapas
http://menupages.com/restaurantdetai...=9&cuisineid=0
John's pizzeria is a block away located in an old converted church. Their pizza is famous. The one thing you should not do when eating in NYC is go to any national chain restaurant. The food will not be as good (or as fresh) as you've had elsewhere and it will be overpriced. Use your time in NYC to eat the best of what's there.
Jean Georges is very good for a special meal. Take note there are 2 sections of the restaurant, the more casual Nougatine and the restaurant proper. Nougatine serves a good prix fixe lunch but it's the main restaurant that is more quieter/more relaxing.
Feb 19th, 2007, 06:07 AM
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Eleven Madison Park has a tasting menu and a new chef. It is supposed to be terrific.
You have time to try to get reservations at Babbo--they book a month out by calendar date (i.e. you book March 1 for an April 1 reservation). The reservations line opens at 10. I recommend starting to call at 9:59 and use redial because the line will be busy for a while.
Daniel also serves a memorable tasting menu.
You have time to try to get reservations at Babbo--they book a month out by calendar date (i.e. you book March 1 for an April 1 reservation). The reservations line opens at 10. I recommend starting to call at 9:59 and use redial because the line will be busy for a while.
Daniel also serves a memorable tasting menu.
Feb 19th, 2007, 08:11 AM
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Don't even think about trying to schedule a five or seven course tasting dinner the same night as a Broadway Show.
You'll spend your evening looking at your watch not able to concentrate on dinner and you'll be too full to enjoy the show.
A dinner that nice deserves a night of its own.
You'll spend your evening looking at your watch not able to concentrate on dinner and you'll be too full to enjoy the show.
A dinner that nice deserves a night of its own.
Feb 19th, 2007, 08:24 AM
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Without a doubt, make a reservation at the "new" Picholine on the Upper West Side. I dined there last weekend and enjoyed the 7 course tasting menu, and it was extraordinary.
Food .. service .. atmosphere ... a remarkable dining experience.
http://picholinenyc.com/
Food .. service .. atmosphere ... a remarkable dining experience.
http://picholinenyc.com/
Feb 19th, 2007, 08:26 AM
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Forgot to say, Picholine received a great review from the NY Times' Frank Bruni in November 2006.
And allow PLENTY of time for your meal. My party of four took our time certainly, but we were seated from 9pm until 1:15am (althought it seemed like only 2 hours).
And allow PLENTY of time for your meal. My party of four took our time certainly, but we were seated from 9pm until 1:15am (althought it seemed like only 2 hours).
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Last October we had an incredible meal at Gramercy Tavern. We were there for more than 4 hours and found the service, food, wine pairings and general experience to be outstanding. Highly recommended and sounds like what you are describing. It was an expensive meal but well worth it.
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