205932 Wed Dec 10 09:10:44 -0800 2003 7 18 Manhattan 0 1097430 Seeing a lot of requests for the perfect restaurant to eat at for the next weeks on this board - filled with holiday joy, culinary delights & decent price. The NY Post's Steve Cuozzo is apparently getting asked the same question. A link to his article is below, but his suggestions are below. Thoughts or comments? 1. Tamarind 2. Terrance Brennan's Seafood & Chop House 3. Trattoria Dell' Arte 4. Artisanal 5. Gabriel's 6. Le Colonial 7. Bellini 8. Payard Bistro 9. DB Bistro Moderne 10. Shun Lee Palace 11. Keens Steakhouse Link: http://www.nypost.com/food/13011.htm Wed Dec 10 09:10:44 -0800 2003 0 wurstle 1 1097436 Well, I wouldn't have provided that list, although db bistro moderne might have been included in my "longer" list. Here are my own thoughts as to a reasonable potential itinerary, if one were in the city during that period: -- 24th: Lunch at Le Bernardin ($48 prix fixe in place; assuming one can get away from work after a 1/2 day) Dinner at Danube (special menu at slightly less than $100/person) -- 25th: Lunch or dinner at Dumonet ($95 prix fixe that offers choice among each of 4 courses) in The Carlyle Wed Dec 10 09:39:13 -0800 2003 1097430 0 cabrales 2 1097441 I think the NY Post was trying to pick some places that were less expensive than those you mentioned. Wed Dec 10 09:56:27 -0800 2003 1097436 0 wurstle 3 1097446 I see. That's a good point, although I would rather, if I only had $60, take in the $48 prix fixe (with significant, regular lunch choices) at Le Bernardin and drink water, than pay $60 (with wine included) at some of the places indicated for dinner, from a cuisine perspective. Wed Dec 10 10:17:01 -0800 2003 1097441 0 cabrales 4 1097448 I agree with you there. I'd rather have lunch at Le Bernadin with water than dinner with wine at the places he mentions as well. Wed Dec 10 10:27:17 -0800 2003 1097446 0 wurstle 5 1097453 Just an aside here - I was at a dinner at Le Bernardin last night - the food is as fantastic as ever. Definitely agree about that choice. Wed Dec 10 10:38:32 -0800 2003 1097448 0 Nina W. 6 1097473 Zagat's Dec newsletter indicates: "December 24: Highly rated restaurants open on Christmas Eve include Bouley (seven courses, $95), Chanterelle (three courses, $84, six courses, $95), Dumonet (four courses, $90), Tocqueville (five courses, $95), Town (three courses, $69) and Veritas (three courses, $68)." Wed Dec 10 12:06:19 -0800 2003 1097453 0 cabrales 2 1097748 I had lunch at La Caravelle yesterday - which is $42 for the standard prix fixe lunch. Absolutely lovely. I believe that lunch is available every day that they're open. Thu Dec 11 16:33:43 -0800 2003 1097436 0 Nina W.