Best place within 10 blocks of MSG?

[LVI]

Going to the Who concert tonight and want to know what the best place is witin 10 blocks of MSG. Thanks in advance for your help!

[chow_gal]

market cafe on 37th/9th

[Felixnot]

Just ate this week at the Staghorn Steakhouse on 36th St between 8th and 9th. Had a great porterhouse for 2, great sides, good wine list. Cool interior in an unexpected place. I would definitely go back.

[tbear]

Keens. The pub room by the fire. Porter-house or the mutton chop.

[AKR]

Seven is pretty good for New American.
KunJip for Korean. Maru for drinks in K-Town

[dkstar1]

not to be picky, but I would classify Seven as simply "American". There's nothing "New" about the food there. "New American" food is typically American food with a "French-like" twst, i.e., The Modern, Per Se, etc.

That being said...it is a good option for a casual but decent pre-show dinner.

[Bob Martinez]

"New American food is typically American food with a "French-like" twist, i.e., The Modern, Per Se, etc."

I think the French part is overly narrow. When I think of New American I think of traditional dishes prepared with both European and Asian influences along with artisinal ingredients. You'll also find fusiony choices which are variations on dishes from other cuisines.

[dkstar1]

ok, I'll buy that. That being said...Seven is definitely not New American.

[Bob Martinez]

You might enjoy this thread about an artisinal dish name generator. When you call it up press the refresh key to keep generating names.
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/353285

[mikezenspace]

Keen's Chophouse is good - 72 West 36th Street.

[Captain]

If you want the best, Keens.

[csw]

The Who! korean town is right there. I love grilling raw meat over at Won Jo. They use real hot coals and not gas. Plus the Seafood pancake is delicious!