Lunch with Teens
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 222
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Lunch with Teens
I have the task of entertaining about 15 teens coming to NYC for a saturday afternoon in a few weeks (mid october)...and I need lunch spot suggections. They are from all over the country, so I want it to somewhere impressionable, that can accomodate a group, private or semi private room, and preferrably in chelsea or below. We'll be in Soho until about 1p and I don't mind tranporting everyone for a worthwile spot. I'm trying to think of places they may have seen in movies or shows, but not a necessity...just trying to give a real city experience. Thanks all!!
#2
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,407
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Is there a budget range - are you buying or are they paying for themselves What can they afford?
I might suggest pizza at Otto, then a walk around NYU, or maybe Indian food in the east village, with a walk around St. Marks Place, or maybe Gyu Kaku, a japanese bbq place teens love, near Cooper Union. Not so cheap, but fun and interactive.Wherever you chose, of course you will calling ahead and reserving
Opentable has a search function of "good for groups" . . .
I might suggest pizza at Otto, then a walk around NYU, or maybe Indian food in the east village, with a walk around St. Marks Place, or maybe Gyu Kaku, a japanese bbq place teens love, near Cooper Union. Not so cheap, but fun and interactive.Wherever you chose, of course you will calling ahead and reserving
Opentable has a search function of "good for groups" . . .
#4
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 26,710
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Chinatown Brasserie on Lafayette would be a good and calm to introduce dim sum.
Smrogas Chef in the West Vallage would be a palatable for Scandavian cooking.
The problem is the size of the group and that is a lunch.
Le Zie on 7th Ave is a fine Italian restaurant that for some reason remains unrecogmized. I think Thin likes it also.
http://www.lezie.com/themenu/
They have a pre fixe lunch and brunch. Reservations owuld be necessary.
And you should come for way under a grand.
Smrogas Chef in the West Vallage would be a palatable for Scandavian cooking.
The problem is the size of the group and that is a lunch.
Le Zie on 7th Ave is a fine Italian restaurant that for some reason remains unrecogmized. I think Thin likes it also.
http://www.lezie.com/themenu/
They have a pre fixe lunch and brunch. Reservations owuld be necessary.
And you should come for way under a grand.
#6
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 271
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Reservations strongly suggested for the group size.
Here are some suggestions near Soho
The Odeon, not sure of the size, but they may see people who have been in movies.
http://www.theodeonrestaurant.com/
Rosa Mexicano,
http://www.rosamexicano.com/Location...7/Default.aspx
Lombardi's,
http://www.firstpizza.com/newyork.html
Churrascaria Tribeca,
http://www.churrascariatribeca.com/tribeca/index.html
Edward's
http://www.edwardsnyc.com/
Jo's
http://www.opentable.com/rest_profil...=34084&ref=576
Here are some suggestions near Soho
The Odeon, not sure of the size, but they may see people who have been in movies.
http://www.theodeonrestaurant.com/
Rosa Mexicano,
http://www.rosamexicano.com/Location...7/Default.aspx
Lombardi's,
http://www.firstpizza.com/newyork.html
Churrascaria Tribeca,
http://www.churrascariatribeca.com/tribeca/index.html
Edward's
http://www.edwardsnyc.com/
Jo's
http://www.opentable.com/rest_profil...=34084&ref=576
#8
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,407
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Adu's Chinatown Brasserie idea is a good one - friends were there this past Saturday w/ their teen daughter, who is a picky eater - she was thrilled because Mila Kunis, Macauley Culkin, and Jack McBrayer (Kenneth from 30 Rock) were eating at the next table. She loves 30 Rock - and McBrayer was lovely, signed her menu and everything . . .
it might be a little pricy, but the food is tasty, the atmosphere is lively and fun, it's big and can accommodate a group, and you can reserve. And there is enough variety so picky eaters can find something. And it's located right in the heart of NYU, so they can see a city campus.
it might be a little pricy, but the food is tasty, the atmosphere is lively and fun, it's big and can accommodate a group, and you can reserve. And there is enough variety so picky eaters can find something. And it's located right in the heart of NYU, so they can see a city campus.
#10
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 271
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Just a few points of clarification:
The Odeon is not in the financial district it is in Tribeca.
Cafe Habana would be a great choice, given the crowd it attracts and the location, but the issue there would be seating for 15 ppl on the weekend.
The Odeon is not in the financial district it is in Tribeca.
Cafe Habana would be a great choice, given the crowd it attracts and the location, but the issue there would be seating for 15 ppl on the weekend.
#14
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 222
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thanks all. I'm going to look into Odeon and Chinatown Brasserie. This a Gossip Girls crowd...of course all the places the show visits are super high end, not the feel I'm going for. What about Dos Caminos? Rosa isn't open for lunch.
#15
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,407
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Odeon is pretty staid these days - lots of Tribeca families, lunch would be local business and artsy people, reliable bistro food, burgers, steak frites and chicken. Dos caminos is OK, lunch should be low key but after work is a real drinking/singles scene, not really appropriate for teens. You might try Jane on Houston St., the border between Greenwich Village and Soho, or try Zoe in Soho - good big spaces, reliable food, and in your price range.
#16
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 26,710
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I agree with MP, Odeon is not the right choice for teenage boys.
Now City Hall (restaurant) just a few blocks away has great brunches and food for boys.
http://cityhallnewyork.com/index2.htm
Now City Hall (restaurant) just a few blocks away has great brunches and food for boys.
http://cityhallnewyork.com/index2.htm
#19
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,584
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I should clarify a bit. Veselka doesn't usually take reservations but I e-mailed the restaurant and the manager agreed to accomodate us. He didnt' promise us a table immediately on our arrival (although it worked out that way) but basically said they would anticipate our arrival and put us to the head of the line. Worked out for us on a busy Friday evening.
#20
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 222
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
following up...we had lunch at Rosa Mexicano Union Square and it was perfect. Except for the few that were from Texas...everyone loved it. Good food, trendy spot, great service...highly recommend.