202902 Tue Aug 05 10:19:42 -0700 2003 3 18 Manhattan 0 1081903 Hi- I need advice on 2 things. 1. I need a suggestion for a unique restaurant in Manhattan or Brooklyn, something delicious...Thai, Tapas, Ethiopian, something I've never thought of? 2. Where can you buy great pies? Thanks, B. Tue Aug 05 10:19:42 -0700 2003 0 Beatrice 1 1081912 HI. 1. We're gonna need some help here - what price range? For how many, when? etc. etc. etc....that asked, 9th ave twixt say 42nd thru 57th presents all manner of interesting ethnic cuisines in $ to $$$ ranges .Arianna is decent hole in the wall Afghani...Old San Juan is solid, hearty Puerto Rican.....Wondee Siam is near-perfect Thai....Grand Sichuan International is downhome Chinese....the list is endless....for Brooklyn recs, try the Outer Boroughs board... 2. I can buy great pies at Little Pie Co. off 9th Ave on 43rd. You can too. :) THM Tue Aug 05 10:44:39 -0700 2003 1081903 0 THM 2 1081941 1. I'd like to have dinner for 2 for under $150, including drink and tip. Something out of the ordinary. 2. Where can I get a good blueberry or strawberry rhubarb pie? Thank you! Tue Aug 05 13:28:11 -0700 2003 1081912 0 Beatrice 3 1082047 They'll sell you a whole pie at Bubby's in Tribeca. Apart from the Mac & Cheese, it's the best thing there. Wed Aug 06 09:28:49 -0700 2003 1081941 0 DJK