NYC Dining Dilemma

[El Diablo]

Rococo: I would also recommend Casa Mono, I really like that place.

howz/by: I just went to WD-50, see the high-end dining thread for a review.

[carnivalhobo]

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Who else can comment on Per Se?

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I had a fantastic meal at Per Se, but also paid a [censored]-load for it, even by NYC standards. I would only go back for a 40th birthday or similar big occasion. The atmosphere is pretty unique. I felt like I was in a Japanese hotel, in a good way. Very quiet and dreamlike. The food was excellent, but not so much better than my other favorite restaurants in the city. I wouldn’t feel right recommending it to anyone who isn’t a degenerate baller.

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Service was top notch, very accommodating they put together a wine pairing with the tasting menu which was a lot easier for our already somewhat inebriated group. Food was all very solid, portions were very manageable. They had a very basic salmon/creme fraiche amuse bouche that was out of this world, my dad was so enamored with it they brought us another round LOL.

[BK_]

I've eaten out alot in NYC in the last couple of years and 3 of my favorites are the moment are Degustation, Casa Mono, and 'Inoteca. All are small plates / small place restaurants. Degustation just got upgraded to a 26 for food on zagat and the others are equally satisfying.

If you decide to go more upscale, I highly recommend Veritas, Blue Hill, Babbo, and Mas. Though I heard that the Veritas chef left recently, so I can't vouch for current food quality.

[Riverman]

What are your favorite kinds of food?

Daniel Bould's restaurant is really really good.

[burningyen]

I was just at Casa Mono tonight. It's pretty great, and I'm kinda drunk, but it's not in the same class as the other places that have been mentioned in this thread.

[koffeliane]

How's Nobu in NYC?

Semi hijack: I'm going to be in NYC from 6th Dec to 11th, and then pop back for a few days a week later and have the same problems.

Will try to get one of Daniel Boloud's places, also Per Se.

Also, I need stuff to do(have read the things to do in NY thread briefly), so would be great if you could leave me a message if you can give me some tips(like great drink bars, clubs, things that aren't lonely-planeted and other stuff).

Thanks!

Edit: Also, I'm a Scandi, so outrageous prices won't (usually) scare me. Bring it on [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

[Maulik]

DaveR,

What is the atmosphere of Patroon? iirc, it's young professionals talking about work. That's what it was for a mid-week happy hour. The proximity to Citibank and other large institutions makes sense, does this change during the weekends?

[koffeliane]

Just booked Bouley. Saw it had to stars in Guide Michelin too.

[nyc999]

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Will try to get one of Daniel Boloud's places, also Per Se.

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For everyone talking about Per Se, I believe you have to call six weeks in advance to get a reservation, and they go within the first few minutes of opening.

[Wu36]

yeah, momofuku ssam is the [censored]. haven't been to the noodle bar though.