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jenmoore76 Aug 23, 2006 10:31 PM

Best in meatpacking??

What are some of the best restaurants in the meatpacking district?
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     Sethboy Sep 7, 2006 02:20 AM

    The best in the Meatpacking was when there WERE NO RESTAURANTS EXCEPT Florent, a bunch of transvestite hookers on the corners, and the smells of rotting meat scraps from the butchers.

    Unfortunately, its like some sort of over-hyped wonderland there... lost ALL character.
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       ggconcannon Aug 30, 2006 07:21 PM

      The meatpacking dist was on the map pre hipsters with The Old Homestead.. (never, never go to the one in Atlantic City , though ).. The OH has amazing beef and lamb , not lugar's but you can go there without reservations on off hours.. and they serve amazing adult beverages.. old NYC flavor...can go in black tie or black Tee... just be ready to indulge your inner trencherman ... and they have a wonderful chopped salad with basil vinagerette you will remember.
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         MRS Aug 29, 2006 12:25 AM

        Just thinking about it makes me think...maybe this weekend? Jenniebnyc, I love those kinds of dinners!
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          jenniebnyc Aug 29, 2006 01:02 AM

          Go for it!!! After dinner try Employess Only for a cocktail. The mixologists there make some wonderful concoctions!
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             MRS Aug 30, 2006 12:01 AM

            Excellent idea! I've never been and have been wanting to try it. Thanks!
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           jenmoore76 Aug 28, 2006 07:48 PM

          We passed by Pastis, it did look lovely. That's definitely on my list to visit next time! I love that area...
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             MRS Aug 28, 2006 01:40 AM

            Oh...Pastis is consistent, and it is so lovely to sit outside and watch the world while you share a carafe of wine and have some steak frites and escargot. At certain times of the year, it feels "best". Do you know what I mean?
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              jenniebnyc Aug 28, 2006 08:19 PM

              I do know what you mean. It was quite yummy. We had a three hour dinner with lots of french rose. It was memorable.
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            2. jenniebnyc Aug 28, 2006 01:03 AM

              I revisited Pastis recently and forgot how good it was. Basic French bistro food. Some of the better mussels I have had in the city and the steak tartare was yummy too. Don't think it's "the best", but it was good.
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                 jenmoore76 Aug 27, 2006 10:00 PM

                I ate at Spice Market and Barbuto on my last visit, but am looking for some of your local favorites.....
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