I'm sure Carmine's will be mobbed at that hour.

Hello everyone! Monica and I have decided on Cabana Carioca on W. 45th. Has anyone been there?

Hello again Monica (I used to have a wiscnet addy, perhaps you remember we chatted a bit about the grand balcones in paris...)...Great idea! Sure wish we could be there...have fun.

Hi arjay, yes, I remember you. If you are ever in my part of the world, email me! I've enjoyed meeting other fodorites in person and we all have great times together at the luncheons. It's great to hear travel stories and get ideas for the next trip. Ciao!

Hi Dawn & Monica - I've been to Via Brasil 34 W46th which was WONDERFUL, but don't know if they do brunch. Assume from the name Cabana Carioca will have similar menu. Another place I like in the area is FireBird at 365 W46th. Have a good time, all of you!

Diane, Is Firebird Russian?

Hi - yes it is - the decor is elegant, display cases with "is it real?" stuff all over. By the way, I hope Monica and you will check out those Mole People rumors for us -- I probably won't get to NY until sometime next Fall. See you in May

Just trying to keep this towards the top in case there are others out there interesting in meeting for lunch! Ciao!!!

Greetings! For those that are interested in joining Monica and I in NY, we have decided to meet at Cabana Carioca, 123 W.45th Street (212)581-8088. If anyone has been there, please let us know what you think. Thanks!

I thought I'd bring this to the top one last time for this weekend's get together. There will be 5 of us meeting for lunch at 11:30 at Cabana Carioca on Sunday the 30th. Anyone else?

Why didn't this post get included under the topic search New York? I usually only check NY for info for my upcoming trip and never saw this until yesterday when I had time to scroll down the US topic. My NY trip dates were flexible and I would have made it a point to attend had I known.

Hi Sue, <BR> <BR>I'm not sure why it didn't make it under the NYC heading. We'd love to meet you if you can make it. If not, I'm sure we'll do it again. Dawn

Hi Sue, <BR> <BR>I thought I did add this under New York (must have put it under the general information section), but I gave it an appropriate title for those who might be interested could spot it easily. I posted this message on the US and Europe forums only as these two are the ones I use the most. Sorry you missed this one. Dawn and I, I'm sure, will return to NYC in the summer when I will plan another get together. Monica <BR>

Ow! You guys are still killin' me! <BR>Guess I'll throw the bike on the rack and go over to Napa and cry in my wine. <BR> <BR>Mahalo, <BR>Kal

OK Kal, stop that whining right now! Why don't you start a new thread to motivate us SF Bay area Fodorites to gather in the City for a weekend brunch?