212321 Wed Jul 21 10:01:53 -0700 2004 7 18 Manhattan 0 1129830 My husband and I have arranged a date night tonight. We are leaving the baby with my sister and get to go out as two grownups! (How excited am I!?) I'm looking for a place that won't break our piggybank that is romantic and has a bar. Location isn't really important but don't bother suggesting anything with outdoor dining as my husband refuses to eat outside. Suggestions? Thanks! Diana Wed Jul 21 10:01:53 -0700 2004 0 Diana 1 1129833 A little more info... like what breaks the bank? And if he refuses to eat outside, im guessing he has some sort of food type preference..... Wed Jul 21 10:09:26 -0700 2004 1129830 0 Mark Z 2 1129837 Breaking the bank would be anything over $200 for the two of us for the entire meal. Something along the price range of City Crab. He loves seafood and steak, doesn't like Indian, can live the rest of his life without pasta but likes some Italian food. Loves Spanish Food... As I said in a seperate post, I would love something with a view of the city if that's possible... Wed Jul 21 10:12:50 -0700 2004 1129833 0 Diana 3 1129851 You could give Casa Mono a whirl. It is a spanish "tapas" place. I put it in quotes becuase it isnt really a typical tapas bar. It is a mario batali joint and he has a wide range of interesting plates. Check it out on menupages. It shouldnt break the bank either and the wine list is respectable. As for a view... well cant help you there Wed Jul 21 10:58:43 -0700 2004 1129837 0 Mark Z 4 1129857 But the tables are really close together...hard to be romantic at Casa Mono. What about Fleur de Sel? Wonderful food, charming room, French, you can manage within your budget, lovely service... Wed Jul 21 11:04:18 -0700 2004 1129851 0 Nina W. 3 1129905 Jo Jo? Montrachet? L'Impero? Wed Jul 21 13:37:40 -0700 2004 1129837 0 Kill Kanyon 1 1129884 You might want to give The Harrison a try. Good food, excellent bar, woderful ambience: just the thing to get you in the mood. Here's a link. Link: http://www.theharrison.com/ Wed Jul 21 12:46:46 -0700 2004 1129830 0 Steve Harrington 2 1129908 I second the Harrison. And if it's a view you're looking for, why not start the evening with a cocktail at the 14th floor Rise Bar in the Ritz Carlton at Battery Park. Great views of the Statue of Liberty and the Hudson. From there, it's a lovely 10-15 minute walk up the promenade and over to the Harrison. Wed Jul 21 13:43:55 -0700 2004 1129884 0 JLeigh