Great places to eat in NYC
May 1st, 2006, 07:10 AM
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also check menupages.com.
i think the e. vaillage is a great neighborhood for 'under the radar' dining. There are dozens of great place, most very small, and reasonably priced. Some that come to mind are Lavagna, Le Tableau, 26 Seats, Casimir and Il Coppi. There are many, many more as well.
i think the e. vaillage is a great neighborhood for 'under the radar' dining. There are dozens of great place, most very small, and reasonably priced. Some that come to mind are Lavagna, Le Tableau, 26 Seats, Casimir and Il Coppi. There are many, many more as well.
May 1st, 2006, 10:08 AM
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I second Nina's rec of Peep-even go for the bathroom alone! You'll know what I'm talking about if you make it there. I also like In Vino, a little wine bar/restaurant on E. 4th Street in the East Village. Very cute and tasty food as well.
May 1st, 2006, 12:42 PM
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I know what you mean about wonderful little local places in NY. If I lived in NY, I'd weigh 800 lbs from dining out every single meal. I don't think I've ever had a bad meal in NY. Here are a couple of my favorite little finds - some discovered on my own, others recommended by friends who live in NY.
Vince & Eddie's, 70 W. 68th St. 721-0068. Near Lincoln Center its a little brownstone, warren den of a place with outstanding lamb shank in cherry sauce. Great Cosmos too.
Provence, 38 MacDougal (between Prince and W. Houston Sts) in SoHo. French- with a beautiful garden room. Very romantic, great food. 475-7500
La Bonne Soupe, 48 West 55th St. A wonderful little step down bistro with great food. Perfect for lunch, brunch or a quick bite before the theater. Not fancy. www.labonnesoupe.com
Hakata, great Japanese near theaters, 230 West 48th St.
West Bank Cafe, 407 West 42nd Street. Excellent lamb from New Zealand and perfect risotto. Good star sightings after theater.
HAVE FUN.
Vince & Eddie's, 70 W. 68th St. 721-0068. Near Lincoln Center its a little brownstone, warren den of a place with outstanding lamb shank in cherry sauce. Great Cosmos too.
Provence, 38 MacDougal (between Prince and W. Houston Sts) in SoHo. French- with a beautiful garden room. Very romantic, great food. 475-7500
La Bonne Soupe, 48 West 55th St. A wonderful little step down bistro with great food. Perfect for lunch, brunch or a quick bite before the theater. Not fancy. www.labonnesoupe.com
Hakata, great Japanese near theaters, 230 West 48th St.
West Bank Cafe, 407 West 42nd Street. Excellent lamb from New Zealand and perfect risotto. Good star sightings after theater.
HAVE FUN.
May 1st, 2006, 01:15 PM
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Thanks so much. My restaurant list has expanded beyond my ability to dine! I'm looking forward to trying out as many places as we can fit into our long weekend.
Hopefully I can return the favor someday, if any of you are ever visiting my neck-of-the-woods.
Cheers.
Hopefully I can return the favor someday, if any of you are ever visiting my neck-of-the-woods.
Cheers.
May 1st, 2006, 01:22 PM
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I think I'm the poster suggesting the Zagat guide, with GOOD reason. IF you are going to be all over the city, there are litterally 10,000 restaurants in Manhattan alone, and most of the better restaurants, even the little neighborhood spots have reviews in Zagat. Also if you look at the windows of the even little places you usually see a review alongside the menu.
If you are up at say the MET Museum and get hungry, do you want to waste time and go all the way down to say Little Italy, which will take you an hour or more on the bus, 45 minutes on the subway, or have your handy guide in your pocket to suggest a cute place on Madison Ave a couple of blocks away.
We can suggest tons of places, but not knowing where your plans are taking you,...........
I have a Zagat guide that I refer to on a regular basis when I have company or want to try something new.
So don't be quite so quick to throw out a few stones.......
If you are up at say the MET Museum and get hungry, do you want to waste time and go all the way down to say Little Italy, which will take you an hour or more on the bus, 45 minutes on the subway, or have your handy guide in your pocket to suggest a cute place on Madison Ave a couple of blocks away.
We can suggest tons of places, but not knowing where your plans are taking you,...........
I have a Zagat guide that I refer to on a regular basis when I have company or want to try something new.
So don't be quite so quick to throw out a few stones.......
May 1st, 2006, 01:46 PM
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wantsomesun, you are probably right about getting a Zagat guide. I've just been trying to reduce the number of books, etc. that we will be dragging along with us, but maybe should rethink.
All I wanted when I posted originally was a few friendly suggestions, and somehow I've found myself becoming totally defensive, and embroiled in this heated discussion about "doing my research" and more. Yikes! Not my intention!!!
Anyway, I am aware of Zagat, but have never used one, and was unaware of comprehensive it apparently is. I guess I thought is was along the lines of a guidebook. Maybe my best bet would be to leave my guide book for NYC behind, since I already pretty much know what I want to do, and take the Zagat.
Thank you for taking the time to repost with your suggestion. I will take your recommendation to heart.
All I wanted when I posted originally was a few friendly suggestions, and somehow I've found myself becoming totally defensive, and embroiled in this heated discussion about "doing my research" and more. Yikes! Not my intention!!!
Anyway, I am aware of Zagat, but have never used one, and was unaware of comprehensive it apparently is. I guess I thought is was along the lines of a guidebook. Maybe my best bet would be to leave my guide book for NYC behind, since I already pretty much know what I want to do, and take the Zagat.
Thank you for taking the time to repost with your suggestion. I will take your recommendation to heart.
May 1st, 2006, 04:09 PM
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What might really help, is to get a little fold up map of Manhattan, available all over the city at delis, drug stores and newsstands. The map will list all the attractions, bus and subway lines and addresses. With one of those you litterally have the city in your hand and can figure out how to get from place to place easily. If you get a map with tourist spots, some of the maps even have phone numbers so you can call for hours of operation. Zagat will have that as well, as specific info on price/ambiance/service and cuisine.
Have a great time while you are here.
Have a great time while you are here.
May 3rd, 2006, 10:31 AM
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My favorite guidebook for walking around NY is ACCESS guide to NY. The listings are laid out street by street with all things in walking order. So if you are at (say) the Met, you will easily be able to find listings for nearby restaurants, shopping or attractions. This is so much more logical than having all restaurants in one chapter, all attractions in another. The street maps are quite easy to use and locations are marked with numbers corresponding to listings with small (but very acurate) reviews.
May 7th, 2006, 05:25 PM
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Mike, great list. I'm sure 202 is very good per reviews, but aren't you a little biased? Of course a free meal at a relative's establishment is going to be good! LOL
Seriously though, I don't blame you for plugging it, from what I have read it sounds wonderful.
Seriously though, I don't blame you for plugging it, from what I have read it sounds wonderful.
