Favorite Restaurants in NYC?
Apr 5th, 2006, 01:29 PM
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Other resources to narrow down the thousands of options include Zagat's, Citysearch, Digital City, Time Out New York, etc.
The "best of" section in Citysearch might be a good place to start since it offers dozens of categories.
The "best of" section in Citysearch might be a good place to start since it offers dozens of categories.
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Apr 5th, 2006, 03:23 PM
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O.K. Thanks for the replies. Sorry I wasn't more specific. Although we are staying near Times Square we would like to venture out further for less touristy dining options. I'm most interested in hearing favorites for dinner, moderate-high price range, special occasion w/atmosphere. Have a short list going already but thought it would be interesting to get some favorites. I'll search the board as well.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Apr 5th, 2006, 03:32 PM
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As always, personal tastes rule, by for a special ocassion, I still love Cafe des Artistes, might be b/c it has sentimental value for me, but I love the decor - I also love it for a prior walk in park before dinner or for brunch and a walk thru park afterwards.
www.cafenyc.com
of course, there are a zillion special occasion restaurants in the city, but this has a special place in my heart. Also, depending on where you are coming from, to save time and phone calls, you might want to check opentable.com and make your rezzies ahead of time
www.cafenyc.com
of course, there are a zillion special occasion restaurants in the city, but this has a special place in my heart. Also, depending on where you are coming from, to save time and phone calls, you might want to check opentable.com and make your rezzies ahead of time
Apr 5th, 2006, 04:42 PM
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Surprisingly, three of the best new restaurants in New York are uptown:
1. Spigolo, on 2nd Ave @ 81st Street (amazing Italian);
2. Cafe d'Alsace, also on 2nd @ 88th St.; and, the best of all,
3. Telepan, on West 69th Street.
Telepan's tasting menu option, with wine pairings, is also one of the best values in New York.
You'll need reservations well in advance for all three great new restaurants.
1. Spigolo, on 2nd Ave @ 81st Street (amazing Italian);
2. Cafe d'Alsace, also on 2nd @ 88th St.; and, the best of all,
3. Telepan, on West 69th Street.
Telepan's tasting menu option, with wine pairings, is also one of the best values in New York.
You'll need reservations well in advance for all three great new restaurants.
Apr 6th, 2006, 10:21 AM
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Prune - East Village 54 E. 1st St. Small, charming NY restaurant. Great food, good atmosphere - it's very small though and reservations are tough to get. But it's not touristy at all - it has an East Village, hip vibe. LOVE it. 212-677-6221
Apr 6th, 2006, 10:28 AM
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Can you still go to Cafe des Artistes just for a drink? It does ooze atmosphere.
Our personal fav still remains Gramercy Tavern. It was the first restaurant we went to when we spent a summer in Manhattan and we ended up going back over and over. Just hit the right notes for us.
Our personal fav still remains Gramercy Tavern. It was the first restaurant we went to when we spent a summer in Manhattan and we ended up going back over and over. Just hit the right notes for us.
Apr 8th, 2006, 01:00 PM
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On Wednesday, the Times' Frank Bruni gave 3 stars (which is rare) to Country. I can't speak from personal experience yet, but it's a great review.
http://events.nytimes.com/2006/04/05...ws/05rest.html
http://events.nytimes.com/2006/04/05...ws/05rest.html
Apr 8th, 2006, 03:49 PM
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There are literally thousands of wonderful restaurants in NYC..but if you're in the mood for southern soulfood cooking, there is no place like the unpretentious and inexpensive Charles Southern Kitchen on 152 street between 153 street and 8th ave on Frederick Douglass Blvd. Whenever we're in NY we make the journey uptown to eat the best fried chicken, smothered pork chops & gravy, BBQ spare ribs, collard greens, ocra, cornbread, yams, potatoe salad, macaroni salad, and sweet banana pudding. Buffet style, all you can eat...and about $12 a person on the weekends. Can't beat that with a stick 
Apr 8th, 2006, 06:15 PM
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Was just there a few weeks ago for a friend's birthday and ate at Matsuri, a wonderful Japanese restaurant in the lovely Hotel Maritime in Chelsea. Great food, great atmosphere (I'm an architect, so I'm kind of picky), great evening! Also, make sure to hit the Columbus Bakery on Sunday on the Upper West side (474 Columbus Ave.), and then go to the flea market in the schoolyard at Columbus and 74th (great some great jewelry from Anothai!)....mmmmm.
