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That may be just the ticket. Now to set up the speed dial...

Coincidentally, I'll be going to Del Posto tomorrow. Will try to remember to report back. And FYI, reservations were pretty easy to get online about 3 weeks in advance. Though all that was available were early and late seatings.

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Coincidentally, I'll be going to Del Posto tomorrow. Will try to remember to report back. And FYI, reservations were pretty easy to get online about 3 weeks in advance. Though all that was available were early and late seatings.

My wife likes to eat and an hour of the day usually reserved for pensioners on a strict budget. I never liked dinner hour anywhere better than in Greece, where at 6PM you can't even get anyone on the phone to take a reservation, and grandparent types are still lingering over desert as midnight approaches.

We'll flip a coin; someone will be happy. :)

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Can anybody recommend a French restaurant on the Lower East Side? Thanks!

Daniel Boulud's DBGB is in the Lower East Side. I'd recommend the seafood platter if you like that sort of thing (loads of seafood and many varieties at a very good price).

As for WD-50, I had the tasting menu there years ago, didn't like it much. If you're not interested in molecular gastronomy, there's no reason to go there.

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Quick update from a quick trip:

Dinner was at Lucky Strike. It may be a Keith McNally restaurant but the food was engh to sub-par. Company was great so who really cares, right? (My chicken was so dry I couldn't cut it.)

Brunch 1 was at Public.... AMAZING. Had dinner there about 3 years ago. Must make it a part of my rotation when in New York.

Brunch 2 was at Friedman's Lunch in Chelsea Market. Fabulous.

Snack 1 bagel at Zabar's lunch counter. As good as you would expect a New York bagel with cream cheese.

Snack 2 an espresso donut from Bomboloni. OMG. Glad there is not an outlet in DC or anywhere else I visit.

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Another fast trip report:

Breakfast #1 at Penelope's: very quiant little place, excellent breakfast. Bought some cookies to go, they were a nice treat later on the Staten Island ferry. Pricing was fair ($10/$11) for most breakfast dishes.

Lunch #1 at Shake Shack: Good, but not the massive servings the pictures make it look like. And that was great for me (despite being a big guy) - all the flavor of five guys and none of the punches in either the gut or the wallet. An extremely pleasant way to have lunch in the city on a nice day. Just get there early.

Dinner #1 at Five Points: We stumbled into this place as our first choice had closed. Very nice (and lucky) find, and they let us and our kids in with no problem. Had a Virginia ham that wasn't the thin country/salty ham I expected, rather an inch-and-a-half thick slice of deliciousness that tasted less like ham and more like a tender pork chop.

Breakfast #2 at the Trump Tower basement cafe. This was a "we're dying hungry and its too cold for food from a truck" emergency stop. Think casino food, served in a marble-encased tourist area with Sinatra piped in. Not recommended, but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.

Lunch #2 - A stand in Central Park. I only mention it as the City has clearly got their eye on the quality of vendors, on public area musicians, on keeping walls free of grafitti, on traffic not "blocking the box" and on generally keeping a nice atmosphere. Generally.

Dinner #2 at Loeb's Boathouse in Central Park. The service was impeccable, the view amazing and the food was delicious. I'm not the critic many of you are, but my salt-encrusted fish dish was really great. Dinner for 2 adults and 2 kids was about $450 but the experience was excellent overall and I'm glad we did it.

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Anybody have an opinion on WD-50 (which seems also to be open Sunday)?

I would only recommend it to two groups of people, those that have never had a meal with molecular gastronomy, and those that still think that this trend is interesting – I doubt you fall into either category.

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Anybody have an opinion on WD-50 (which seems also to be open Sunday)?

I very much enjoy Tona Palomino's bar program. And apparently, Mr. Dufresne's father is a collector of old bottle of esoteric liquor, some of which may or may not end up on the backbar.

Never eaten there.

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OH! I wish we could have gone, but I was overruled for 2 quick dinners and a show. Dinner #1 was a quick bite at Le Pain Quotidien on 6th Ave (lovely salads, etc.) over to a cute production of Avenue Q (still funny, even though we're getting older), and then over to BCD Tofu House on 32nd and Broadway. This is a nice-looking tofu house that bustles even before the true late-night crowd begins. Great soon du bu, seafood pancake, and served-to-you kal bi. Go for an all-night excursion as this and two spas on the same block are all open 24 hours.

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We had dinner with Peter Shelsky last night, since he lives just down the street from some friends. Like any new business owner, he's living on a volatile combination of excitement and exhaustion, but the man is a foodie through-and-through, and I'm thrilled for his new venture. We talked about Changians, boucherie chevaline, sausagemaking, the merits of Islay whisky, and the tragedy of too-dry rugelach, among other sundry topics.

This week his hours are limited (~11 to 4:30) but he's already bouncing off the walls trying to keep ahead of the surge that a NYTimes recommendation inevitably causes...and yesterday was only his first day open. Gotta go score some smoked fish now.

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According to a WSJ article by Sumathi Reddy, H & H Bagels at 80th Street and Broadway will permanently close on Wednesday.

It remained unclear when exactly the store would permanently shut its doors, though it was apparent it would be soon. A woman at the cash register said Tuesday was the last day the store would be open to the public and that customers could go to the bakery's other location, at 639 W. 46th St., where its baking plant is situated.

The UWS still has Fairway and Zabar's, but H&H was a sentimental morning errand. More sentimental musings here.

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Tuesday evening I stopped by Ma Peche in Midtown for an early dinner at the bar. I was the second one in the bar area when I arrived about 5:45, but even when I left close to 7:30 there were seats to be had. Dinner was great. A crispy pig's head appetizer was a hockey-puck shaped serving of super flavorful pork, the exterior made from some sort of rice product...I didn't catch it exactly...but it remained crispy throughout, presenting a nice contrast to the tender, moist meat inside. I especially appreciated that they didn't skimp on the fatty, gelatinous parts, which made the interior even tastier. It was served with a small salad with apples that had been cooked in the braising liquid, and on top of a spicy wasabi mustard. Awesome dish.

Entree was two slices of local halibut steak, perfectly cooked, but very simple and lacking the wow factor (and complexity of flavors) of the appetizer. Almost felt like it would have been more at home at Esca than a David Chang joint.

Dessert was a pineapple ring atop a rice brûlée (kind of like a light rice pudding with a brûlée top) and the pineapple braising liquid. Delicious and a great way to end the meal. The bartenders were friendly and helpful throughout, and I really enjoyed the interesting Italian white one of them recommended to accompany my selections (the details of which, sadly, I cannot recall). I'm in Midtown a lot for single night stays where I need to be up super early the next morning, and I will definitely be back here for some more early dinners.

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For those of you in the city on a Saturday, I'd highly recommend a trip to the Smorgasburg in Williamsburg. It's a summertime/warm weather collection of small food vendors, mainly from the Brooklyn area but with some Manhattan favorites rolled in. All kinds of food here -- donuts, cold noodles, cold ramen, fried anchovies, teriyaki balls, BBQ, fried chicken, fresh fruit popsicles, you name it. Many "big" names are represented -- Momofuku, Blue Marble, etc. There are lots of take-home goods too -- pies, jams, mustards, olive oils, etc. We go almost every Saturday morning.

If you're in Manhattan, one of the easiest ways to get to Smorgasburg is by the East River Ferry. It's a $4, quick and enjoyable ride across the river. Just get on at East 34th Street pier and get off at the North Williamsburg stop -- probably a 10 minute ride all together. Subway access to the Smorgasburg is unfortunately pretty poor.

Let me know if you have any questions!

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How about a rec for a Monday night dinner in midtown Manhattan? Not a break-the-bank kind of place, but someplace fun. And open on a Monday night.

What kind of food? If you like Japanese, you can't go wrong with any of the places of the Totto empire: Yakitori Totto, Soba Totto, Aburiya Kinnosuke (izakaya), and Hide Chan (ramen) are all in Midtown.

For Western fare, I'd recommend the Bar Room at the Modern or The Breslin.

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How about a rec for a Monday night dinner in midtown Manhattan? Not a break-the-bank kind of place, but someplace fun. And open on a Monday night.

I haven't found anywhere I like much in the heart of Midtown, but if you're near Grand Central, I like the Grand Central Oyster Bar. A little south of there in Murray Hill are Artisanal (32nd and Park) and the original Les Halles (29th and Park). All three places are fun, not too pricey, and open on Monday. Les Halles actually has half-priced wines.

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What kind of food? If you like Japanese, you can't go wrong with any of the places of the Totto empire: Yakitori Totto, Soba Totto, Aburiya Kinnosuke (izakaya), and Hide Chan (ramen) are all in Midtown.

For Western fare, I'd recommend the Bar Room at the Modern or The Breslin.

I haven't found anywhere I like much in the heart of Midtown, but if you're near Grand Central, I like the Grand Central Oyster Bar. A little south of there in Murray Hill are Artisanal (32nd and Park) and the original Les Halles (29th and Park). All three places are fun, not too pricey, and open on Monday. Les Halles actually has half-priced wines.

Thank you both, I like pretty much anything. Has anyone been to Nuela?

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For those of you in the city on a Saturday, I'd highly recommend a trip to the Smorgasburg in Williamsburg. It's a summertime/warm weather collection of small food vendors, mainly from the Brooklyn area but with some Manhattan favorites rolled in. All kinds of food here -- donuts, cold noodles, cold ramen, fried anchovies, teriyaki balls, BBQ, fried chicken, fresh fruit popsicles, you name it. Many "big" names are represented -- Momofuku, Blue Marble, etc. There are lots of take-home goods too -- pies, jams, mustards, olive oils, etc. We go almost every Saturday morning.

If you're in Manhattan, one of the easiest ways to get to Smorgasburg is by the East River Ferry.

Thank you, bonaire, for the great suggestions! I took both of them this past weekend and had a very nice time exploring the Smorgasburg (after a pleasant ride across the river on the ferry). A small sandwich from the Porchetta stand was very good, as were the sesame noodles from the Sunny Tang folks. Several cold beverages were consumed, since it was *only* about 100 degrees :mellow: - fresh-squeezed cane juice with ginger, an Arnie Palmer, a sangria-like strawberry lemonade. McClure's pickles were sampled, we picked up a snack of ground cherries and cherry tomatoes grown by the Brooklyn Grange (a commercial roof-top garden), and some very good jerky. It's a larger, more established version of the DC Grey Market, but not limited to small businesses. There is a nice overview of Smorgasburg and many of the vendors here. Not all of them were there when I went, probably due to the crazy heat.

Eataly was fun to check out - if Society Fair is even remotely similar, I can't wait for it to open. We went late on Friday night and the downstairs areas were closed/closing so there wasn't much of a crowd. We had a short wait for a table in the rooftop Birreria, which was a fun scene, but the food didn't impress me too much. I did enjoy a kale and grapefruit salad (though $13 seemed more than a bit steep for the portion), and the cheese/salumi selections were interesting. AND we had our one and only (quasi-)celebrity sighting - Stephen from Top Chef Season 1 was dining a few tables over...in suit and tie, of course, 100+ degree heat index be damned. A couple of panini made for enjoyable snacking on the trip home. We picked those up on Sunday afternoon when the place was much more crowded and chaotic, and far less pleasant.

Hill Country Chicken is right around the corner, so we had to give it a try. I was impressed by the skinless cracker-crusted Mama Els version, but the traditional skin-on style also had great flavor. Brining ensured moist and flavorful breast meat. I sure hope they make their way down here!

Cookshop was a nice spot for Sunday brunch, following a walk on the High Line (a must-see/do), though both of us had 'I wish I'd ordered THAT' moments when looking at other diners' plates. The frittata and the fried egg sandwich were pretty good, though the former could have used a bit more seasoning (and I'm talking about S+P) and the egg on the latter could have been a little less-cooked. They make a great Bloody Mary. If I were to return, I'd order any of the other four egg dishes.

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We ventured to NYC last weekend for a celebration of my GF's birthday. Somehow we made it thru the downpour of rain on Friday to Blue Hill which was good enough to accommodate our two and half hour change in reservation time due to the weather and traffic problems. We liked the three hour meal which was spaced very nicely. The ingredients were fresh and quite pure in taste. I especially liked the small tomato burger amuse-bouche which as intended was unexpected. We ordered a tasting menu and a few appetizers and an entree and it flowed very nicely. I was surprised how perfectly prepared the sea bass, lobster, and sole since I had unfairly expected the fruits and vegetables to be main focus. All in all it was very satisfying evening and we look forward to trying the restaurant on the farm in the future.

Saturday was pretty casual with friends walking the Central Park and we stopped off at the Central Park Boat House for some lakeside brunch. The view was incredible and perfect break in our five hour expedition of New York City's wildness and zoo. I enjoyed the gazpacho and tuna vegetable salad. Really one of my most favorite recent views and I've seen the boathouse before in person and in films, but actually sitting down inside the boat house was a very refreshing experience in the summertime.

Sunday we met some friends in Nolita for brunch at Spring Street Natural and again it was enjoyable. It's really hard to find terrible places for breakfast or brunch in the city unlike here locally. Wrapping it up we paid homage to chocolate at Kee's Chocolates and Vosges Haut-Chocolat in Soho. A woman happy with chocolate, a happy man.

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Going on another Carnival cruise next week leaving from NYC (the food's gonna suck but it's a dirt cheap vacation). Prior to departure, we'll have lunch with my cousin and my brother in NYC - party of 7 - which I will likely pick up the tab. Hmmm....where to go eat (it'll be Labor Day) for under $30 per person (just for food)?

Anyone had Momofuku's fried chicken or rotisserie duck?

Yes, I've had the duck for lunch at Ssam Bar. More than once :mellow: . You might want to check with them to make sure it's on offer on Labor Day.

I think you'll have better lunch at a place like Congee Village, where you'll be able to get out for around $25 pp, including booze.

But if you're dying for duck, Peking Duck House's duck is really good. 2 whole ducks should cover you (they're around $45 per)- order them a la carte with a few other dishes and stay away from the "duck dinner special menu."

Of course, if you really want to get down and dirty, there's no better roast duck than Great NY Noodletown's, probably clocking in at around $25 per whole duck. A big round table, some roast duck, some baby pig, some noodles, some wontons, some greens - can't be beat.

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When I checked yesterday, no chicken or duck reservation was available. Today a slot opened for duck at noon which I snagged. We actually have a party of 8 people (cousin's bringing his GF). Are we all gonna be able to sit down?

You should have no problem.

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We ended up at the Ssam bar for the rotisserie duck. It was tasty - duck stuffed with duck & pork sausage under the skin, so you have a layer of skin, a layer of sausage, then duck meat. It also came with duck confit. You can wrap the meat with lettuce or scallion pancakes. At $140 for just the duck dish and 2 sides, it's kind of expensive since we (6 adults, 1 13 yr. old girl, and 1 infant) polished that off along with 2 orders of steamed pork belly buns (pretty good), tripe (tasty), finchville farm ham and sweetbreads (nicely fried but bland). The whole lunch cost around $300 with tax and tip, and that only included 2 beers for me (no one else had a beverage). I'd love to have that duck again but probably not at $140.

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I have a pretty good feeling I'm going to really like David Chang's momofuku once I get a chance to try it. Yes, I must be one of the only regular and traveling retaurant-goers to not yet have sampled momofuku's magic. And, today, when I went to Ssam Bar on 13th, I don't think I really got the experience so many others have had.

No doubt this was at least partly my fault. We went a bit after the lunch hour when I could break free. Probably ordered wrong. Etc, etc.

Nevertheless:

VENUE

Pretty cool and hipster but of course expected that. The cafeteria inspired process is a bit annoying only because it makes it a tad arduous if you decide to order more once seated. The place now occupies a former milk bar that was next door so it's long and two spaces connect only via the kitchen and a short corridor. Today was a gorgeous sunny one in NYC so Ssam had its floor-to-ceiling, 2nd Ave facing garage style doors open. But, can't enter that way according to the sign and trendy staff.That's because the register and order spot is at the opposite end of the restaurant by the intended 13th St entry door .

Oh well--that didn't too much bother me since I was stoked to try the food.

THE FOOD

The food wasn't that great. My dining companion and I each spent about $35, pre tax and tip (near 80 total) for:

- pickles ($6) cute in a small mason jar unscrewed for me when I ordered, cool pulled from the register fridge, red but not actually very noshable. Just onions and radishes (not the best pickling choices imho) with some of the veggies very tough. Disappointing.

- duck dumplings ($12). Deep, rather than pan fried. Okay. No harm, no foul there. And, the skins were nicely thin and somewhat delicate. But, alas, inside, a densely packed cubic inch or so of reddened pulled duck. Nothing else like cuke or cabbage or interesting broth or sauce. Aioli served on the side with five of these. Kind of bland, boring and underwhelming.

- famous pork buns ($9 or 11): I had really high hopes for these based on what I'd read and they were the best thing I ordered. But, the pork was dry, they were under seasoned/sauced and the skimpy veggie component (1 or 2 thin sliced cuke discs) made them a kind of blah pork and white flour bread sammie.

The waitress dropped off some srichacha (in a small, unmarked, cute plastic squeeze bottle) and told me "this goes good with the pork buns.". Indeed it did but too bad it was needed.

The Momofuku empire is now 4 restaurants in Manahattan not including a few Milkbars (one across the street from Ssam).I do look forward to trying noodle bar or one of the others for a proper dinner next trip up NYC way.

This one, on this day, and given the probably bad choices I made, just didn't do it for me.Too high a coolness-to-flavor ratio. Nothing really popped on the palate.

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I live in Williamsburg, Brooklyn now and what a treat that is food-wise. What bonaire said about Smorgasburg was spot-on. I love browsing there, whether it's for something to eat immediately or something to take home for later.

Other neighborhood favorites include Pies N Thighs (I'm eating a chicken biscuit right now - they deliver), Fatty Cue (which I'm going to be if I keep drinking Malay micheladas there) and Ella (for brunch). I also like Fornino (excellent salads, pizzas and calzones), Bagelsmith on Bedford and M Shanghai (oh how I missed Chinese when I lived in DC!). Most places deliver which is a shock to both the waistline and the wallet.

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Expense account dinner next Wed, midtown east side, 50th and Lex, where to go for best food within walking distance (say less than .5 mile)?

Atelier de Joel Robuchon? - although the half mile may be is pushing it. Or LeBernardin? Or closer, Adour?

When I have a work dinner in NYC, which is less frequently now that I am stuck in Baltimore most days, I always choose Eleven Madison Park. Out of your way, but well worth it.

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Also need suggestions for an early dinner on Thurs. I'd like to catch the 7:15 from Penn Station. I'm meeting my cousin for dinner, but not sure where. He suggested the Breslin, John Dory, and Ai Fiori. John Dory is open all afternoon but I'm not too thrilled with its small menu. Breslin opens at 5:30, Ai Fiori seems to be open at 5:15. I'd like to eat at 5 so I don't have to rush through dinner and catch the train if it's around Penn. If I can eat at 4, I'll eat anywhere between Soho and 60th St. Any thoughts?

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Seconded. I've never dined in the main dining room, but based on my experiences in the bar room, the main room won't disappoint.

The bar room might also work for your early dinner. I'm pretty sure they serve continuously, but they might have a slightly limited menu during off peak hours.

Thirded, in spite of my other suggestions - not sure why this didn't spring to mind. Aside from the food, Copain does a special pinot bottling for them (goutte d'art) that is well worth investigating. It's also a bit less formal than my other suggestions (save atelier).
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Quick trip to NYC this weekend, since Baltimore is so very close - late night dinner at Momofuku Noodle Bar was disappointing. Smoked chicken wings were the highlight, but pork buns were mushy (if they could just get a good sear on the pork belly, they would be sublime), ramen was WAY too smoky, and ginger scallion noodles were bland and dry. Bummer.

Aldea was wonderful - great service, great cocktails, great wine, and great appetizers (grilled octopus was AMAZING, and charcuterie was quite excellent as well). Entrees were somewhat less successful, but still tasty (and I feel like entrees ANYWHERE lately pale in comparison to smaller bites). All in all, a really good time.

Locanda Verde brunch wasn't as good as dinner, but that could have something to do with our hung over server (hey, we weren't judging - we were hurtin' ourselves). Pastries were delicious, ricotta was divine, and main dishes seemed to go over well.

Note: If you are ever shopping in Soho and need liquid refreshment, do yourself a favor and get thee to Toad Hall - a dingy little bar run by aging hippies playing classic rock. Score! Good beer on tap, and great service. One of the best parts of our trip!

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Our firm's dinner allowance turned out to be $60, which was just enough for us to eat at Fabio Piccolo Fiori. They actually let us bring a bottle of wine with no fee, but there was nothing else worthwhile. Today we had lunch with a client at Mr. K's, formerly of DC. Shockingly expensive and not particularly good but the restaurant was nearly full. The only good meal was with my cousin at Ai Fiori, a Michael White restaurant which apparently holds 1 Michelin star. I told them I had to catch a train so 4 courses were consumed in 1.25 hours - our waiter brought out the dessert menu prior to the main course being served so I can haul ass. The food is terrific, great execution, and somewhat gently priced at $89 prix fixe. I started with the Ricciola (amber jack tartare, orange, cucumber, uova di trota), had the Spaghetti (blue crab, lemon, bottarga, chilies), and the Branzino (mediterranean sea bass, in zimino, fregola, calamari ripieni). My only complaint would be the pasta portion - kinda small for something so good. I would say White's Marea is definitely as good as Fiola in terms of creativity and execution, and Ai Fiori is a slight notch below because it's not as innovative.

As it turned out, the Accela that I was supposed to be on broke down and I had to take a much later train, and I'm still on the train :angry:

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Ok, so I have to admit, I am one of those people who is very intimidated by NYC, the vast amount of choices just seem overwhelming and render me just feeling quite unable to make decisions. BUT my Mother and I are going to go to NYC for Thanksgiving and the weekend. I am hoping some people on here will take pity on me and help me out with some advice.

We will go up Wednesday night on the Vamoose bus. Won't get up till late, will probably eat before we leave.

Thursday my Mom would prefer not to have a traditional meal and wanted me to investigate eating Chinese in Chinatown (maybe Peking Duck, she loves Peking Duck?). I realize that the best Chinese isn't really there anymore, but let's be honest we are from the country and now live in Arlington and Annapolis and would be thrilled with something pretty good. We have no real plans for the day, not going to the parade, been there done that, etc. If anyone has suggestions for breakfast/brunch/lunch or things we should do?

Friday we will probably shop, might go to the fashion/bead district for me to get some supplies. We might also go to 5th Ave and shop and look at Christmas windows.

One night we are going to see a show at 8pm on Broadway. Probably Saturday night. Hubby told me we should go to the Planetarium.

I also want to go to Eataly, I know I know... Maybe we will do that on Sunday before we leave, if they are open. I think Mom would like walking the Highline too.

I would like to go to some places that are rather casual, but well executed food. Kind of like NOPA is SF or Liberty Tavern here and any great little ethnic joints are good too. We could do something a bit nicer too, but generally I am not looking at really upscale places. My Mom is adventurous and will eat quite a bit of things, although she doesn't like sushi. And would also love some recommendations for some bars/cocktail spots/wine bars if we just wanted to hang. I don't mind traveling a bit. And brunch/breakfast recommendations would be really appreciated. We really have very little familiarity with New York and are usually just happy kind of wandering and venturing into cool areas.

Thanks in advance.

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Ok, so I have to admit, I am one of those people who is very intimidated by NYC, the vast amount of choices just seem overwhelming and render me just feeling quite unable to make decisions. BUT my Mother and I are going to go to NYC for Thanksgiving and the weekend. I am hoping some people on here will take pity on me and help me out with some advice.

We will go up Wednesday night on the Vamoose bus. Won't get up till late, will probably eat before we leave.

Thursday my Mom would prefer not to have a traditional meal and wanted me to investigate eating Chinese in Chinatown (maybe Peking Duck, she loves Peking Duck?). I realize that the best Chinese isn't really there anymore, but let's be honest we are from the country and now live in Arlington and Annapolis and would be thrilled with something pretty good. We have no real plans for the day, not going to the parade, been there done that, etc. If anyone has suggestions for breakfast/brunch/lunch or things we should do?

Friday we will probably shop, might go to the fashion/bead district for me to get some supplies. We might also go to 5th Ave and shop and look at Christmas windows.

One night we are going to see a show at 8pm on Broadway. Probably Saturday night. Hubby told me we should go to the Planetarium.

I also want to go to Eataly, I know I know... Maybe we will do that on Sunday before we leave, if they are open. I think Mom would like walking the Highline too.

I would like to go to some places that are rather casual, but well executed food. Kind of like NOPA is SF or Liberty Tavern here and any great little ethnic joints are good too. We could do something a bit nicer too, but generally I am not looking at really upscale places. My Mom is adventurous and will eat quite a bit of things, although she doesn't like sushi. And would also love some recommendations for some bars/cocktail spots/wine bars if we just wanted to hang. I don't mind traveling a bit. And brunch/breakfast recommendations would be really appreciated. We really have very little familiarity with New York and are usually just happy kind of wandering and venturing into cool areas.

Thanks in advance.

Every time I'm in NYC I make it a point to go to Motorino in the East Village for pizza. Its better than anything I've had in DC and the appetizers are delicious as well. Its a small but cozy space and if you go in the afternoon you can definitely hang out for a while over a bottle of wine at a table. There is also an amazing lunch deal during the week from 11-4, a salad and pizza for $12.

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One night we are going to see a show at 8pm on Broadway. Probably Saturday night. Hubby told me we should go to the Planetarium.

In January we had a really very good dinner at Gordon Ramsay's (I know, I know) Maze, in midtown, on the "pre-theater menu" - 3 courses for $35 dollars, and I thought it was a great value at that price. If you are looking to eat before a show, and are interested in that cuisine, check it out.

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I would like to go to some places that are rather casual, but well executed food. Kind of like NOPA is SF or Liberty Tavern here and any great little ethnic joints are good too. We could do something a bit nicer too, but generally I am not looking at really upscale places. My Mom is adventurous and will eat quite a bit of things, although she doesn't like sushi. And would also love some recommendations for some bars/cocktail spots/wine bars if we just wanted to hang. I don't mind traveling a bit. And brunch/breakfast recommendations would be really appreciated. We really have very little familiarity with New York and are usually just happy kind of wandering and venturing into cool areas.

Thanks in advance.

It's been a couple of years but I really liked the Little Owl and Perilla in the West Village for great neighborhood-style food.

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