fancy lunch for 15 women - 60th birthday

[Aimee]

Somewhere nice and upscale, probably not ethnic. I was thinking of Payard but that won't work.

Thanks

[mollymcgee]

Rene Pujol is a good place for lunch (or dinner). Elegant and the food is great. I know it's a pre-theater place but it's not like the others; definately a good place to eat

[jordana]

The new Le Cirque is great for lunch.

[thievery]

or balthazar.

[thievery]

gramercy tavern?

[RCC]

Gotham Bar And Grill.

[sfslinky]

How about Jean-Georges, Daniel, Asiate in the Mandarin Oriental is wonderful (I don't know if this is too ethnic for what you are looking for), Bouley, Felidia, L'Impero...

[RGR]

Note that Daniel does not serve lunch. However, Cafe Boulud does and would be a fine option.

http://www.danielnyc.com/cafeboulud

Eleven Madison Park is another terrific place to celebrate a special occasion.

http://www.elevenmadisonpark.com

[Raisel]

Amiee,for a real up scale lunch you doul o to Grenouille. The room is gorgeous and respendete with flowers.

[KTFoley]

Aimee, if you have not already done so you may want to re-post this on the board for the city/region in which you are looking.