NYC Dining Dilemma

[The DaveR]

Any particular reason you want to go to 21? If you're into that scene Patroon and Delmonico are similar.

[burningyen]

Spice Market has great atmosphere but meh food. If I could only do 3 dinners in NYC, I would do, in descending order:

Daniel
11 Madison
Sushi of Gari (Upper East Side)

With Wolfgang's and Babbo as backups. I still haven't been to Bouley and Jean Georges, but my friends tell me they're both great as well.

I haven't heard much good about 21. It's also not that close to the Les Miz theater. DB Bistro, Del Frisco's and Hell's Kitchen are closer and probably better.

I would be interested in meeting 2p2ers for drinks Sunday if I'm not in Brooklyn that night.

[bobhalford]

I would add that Poke on 85th and 1st avenue is far superior to Sushi of Gari. It's likely the best sushi restaurant in NYC. If you go, make sure to get the truffle roll.

[El Diablo]

by,

I haven't been to Babbo, but I've never heard anything except raves about meals there. It's high on my list of places to check out.

[Keyser.]

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Thursday: "21." It's near the theatre and we'll need to eat early since the show runs from 8-11pm.


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My NYC experience is not extensive, but last time I was there it seemed as if eating after 11pm would not be a problem. Most of the restaurants around the Times Square area where I stayed were open quite late.

[turnipmonster]

btw, if you only have 3 dinners, I wouldn't pick a restaurant based on it being near to the theatre unless you are really, absolutely crunched for time. you might snag a table at a really good spot like babbo if you go early, and you can just hop in a cab or take the train from there to midtown.

[Irieguy]

All,

Thank you so much for your suggestions.

ElD, I actually had OpenTable open when I wrote this thread, I was just looking for some firsthand confirmation of awesomeness.

Right now I think Bond St. is the only definite and i'm looking to replace 21. Babbo is probably on the list now, too.

Irieguy

[burningyen]

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I would add that Poke on 85th and 1st avenue is far superior to Sushi of Gari. It's likely the best sushi restaurant in NYC. If you go, make sure to get the truffle roll.

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Cool, I'll have to check it out.

[garcia1000]

No love for Le Bernardin? I think they serve decent food at an affordable price.

[ike]

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Irie,

Took a quick glance at OpenTable, here are a few places (plenty more good ones, I just picked a few of varying types) I would recommend that look to have availability (price ranges from normal nice sit down to very expensive):

Bouley
davidburke & donatella
Veritas
wd-50
Wolfgang's Steakhouse
Cafe Gray
Hudson Cafeteria
Perry St
Tamarind
Tribeca Grill
Union Square Cafe (Sunday)

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the dinner i had at david burke in vegas (at venetian) is one of my all time couple favorite meals. i would love to hear a TR from david burke and donatella. the menu looks excellent and overlaps with a few things i tried at david burke in vegas.