219236 Thu Feb 17 15:13:15 -0800 2005 9 18 Manhattan 0 1166950 Hey there, anybody know of some good Bring Your Own Beer/Wine places here in Manhattan? I really like to bring drinks in to restaurants and stuff because it's cheap and fun. I've been to the Indian BYOs over on 2nd and 6th, and Bella Donna on the Upper East Side, but I need to start branching out. Thoughts? Thu Feb 17 15:13:15 -0800 2005 0 Toby 1 1166962 Though I have never been, I have always heard great things about A on Columbus Ave and 106th and it is BYO, as far as I know. I think it is Caribbean/French. If you go, tell us how it is.... Thu Feb 17 15:38:05 -0800 2005 1166950 0 penny arrabiata 2 1166969 A is very good considering how cheap it is and how little they have to work with. It's BYOB w/o corkage poured in plastic cups. no reservations so there's always a wait but you can wait at the bar next store. A very pleasant place to have an economical dinner. Same owners also own Ivo and Lulu, downtown. Thu Feb 17 15:56:39 -0800 2005 1166962 0 Tamar G 1 1166966 The Black Cat in the East Village. Never been there, but I've heard good things about it. Thu Feb 17 15:48:45 -0800 2005 1166950 0 AimeeD 1 1166982 Poke; decent no-frills sushi place on E. 85th street (2d ave.) Thu Feb 17 16:11:39 -0800 2005 1166950 0 sam 1 1166990 Tartine, which is on the corner of W. 4th and W. 11th Street in the Village. It is worth the inevitable wait. Try the spicy chicken and the tarte tatin for dessert. You will not be disappointed. Thu Feb 17 16:29:07 -0800 2005 1166950 0 Desidero 1 1167036 there's a couple decent places on Clinton (both have no corkage fee) Cube63 - good sushi, some interesting rolls, cute modern decor TOC (Thai on Clinton) - tasty, homey thai food. comfortable and friendly place Link: http://cityrag.blogs.com/main/ Thu Feb 17 17:53:22 -0800 2005 1166950 0 elvislives 1 1167077 Poke would be my suggestion as well but be prepared to wait as the place is tiny. Thu Feb 17 23:52:55 -0800 2005 1166950 0 deberella 1 1167129 Shimizu Sushi, 51st btwn 8th and 9th. Fri Feb 18 11:16:48 -0800 2005 1166950 0 Dom 1 1167135 Just about any place in Chinatown if your drinking wine. Fri Feb 18 11:30:17 -0800 2005 1166950 0 josh L