NYC Dining Dilemma

[Irieguy]

I will be in NYC briefly for a conference from 11/8-11/11. I will be busy during the day and am planning to see Les Mis the night I arrive at 8pm. I am staying at the Grand Hyatt at Grand Central and will be able to go out to dinner 3 times. I would love any advice based on the personal experiences of the EDF folks. Here is my tentative plan, though I am open for suggestions:

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

Friday and Saturday: Spice Market, Bond Street, Matsuri, or Da Silvano.

In the absence of any compelling recommendations it will probably be 21 on Thursday, Spice Market on Friday and Da Silvano on Saturday.

Time will be limited, but I would be happy to meet any fellow 2+2ers for a drink on Saturday or Sunday night. Thanks in advance for any help.

Irieguy

PS- I know this is a lame thread, but I really want some help and I promise I will make up for it with an amazing trip report from my recent sailing trip with The Usher and Apathy.

[jws43yale]

I enjoyed the Spice Market when I ate there, but it was nothing spectacular. Solid food, but nothing that just blew me away.

[XXXNoahXXX]

I'm guessing its slightly out of your budget (since it's out of the budget of 99.9% of people) but I've been having dreams of Masa. Just reading reviews of the sushi there makes me crave it. I think its $350 per person before tax/tip/drinks, which is more expensive than any three meals i've had combined.

http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpag...51C1A9629C8B63

Someone on 2+2 wrote about it too. Do it for us, sneak some TR pics, and report back.

[Irieguy]

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I'm guessing its slightly out of your budget (since it's out of the budget of 99.9% of people) but I've been having dreams of Masa. Just reading reviews of the sushi there makes me crave it. I think its $350 per person before tax/tip/drinks, which is more expensive than any three meals i've had combined.

http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpag...51C1A9629C8B63

Someone on 2+2 wrote about it too. Do it for us, sneak some TR pics, and report back.

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Too late for reservations. Otherwise auto. Thanks anyhow.

Irieguy

[nyc999]

If you are in a semi-rush and cannot get out, the Oyster Bar at Grand Central is very good.

[turnipmonster]

picholine is very good, and I have heard great things about park avenue autumn. if you like indian, devi has just reopened. they are probably booked, but you could try union square cafe as well, great restaurant and that area (union square) is fun and easy to get to from grand central.

[durrrr]

theres like a 12-15% chance im in nyc sunday

[El Diablo]

Irie,

Having three days in NYC and $$$ to go to three sweet meals is pretty much the opposite of a dilemma.

Check New York things to do and High-End Dining threads for ideas.

Post here w/ questions on anything that sounds interesting to you.

OpenTable is a great place to get ideas. Just put in your time, search, and order by price (or filter by cuisine).

The only one I've been to that you mention is Bond Street - very good place. A couple of friends echoed what was said above about Spice Market - good stuff, but nothing to blow you away.

[El Diablo]

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)

[carnivalhobo]

Per Se was fantastic