If you had $1000 to spend on one meal for two

[Gargle]

Where in Manhattan would you go?

[kenito799]

DEFINITELY Masa. I would love to go there, but I never will, unless someone gives me $1000 and forces me to use it on ONE meal for TWO people. There is just too much other fantastic food to be had for $1000.

[ellenost]

Despite being too obvious, I'd still go to Per Se.

[Dave Feldman]

I'd rather go to Kabab Cafe 35 times, but if you insist, Masa sounds like the perfect way to blow a thousand bucks.

[livetotravel]

Norma's in Le Parker Meridien - I'd split the "Zillion Dollar Frittata" - the Spanish omelette with lobster and 10oz of caviar. There's a pound of lobster in that 6 egg frittata and it sits on a bed of roasted potatoes - so there's plenty for two! $1000 plus tax, tip and beverages.

[jasmurph]

Is Per Se just too obvious?

[tpigeon]

Maybe :)

[vinominer]

Blue Hill Stone Barns. Even with a car service there and back and a nice bottle of wine, you should be OK.

[dkstar1]

you'd have to buy a pretty expensive bottle of wine (or wines) to spend $1000 at Blue Hill at Stone Barns for two people.

I'd go to Masa.

[vinominer]

Not if you do the chef's tasting and take a car service round trip.

[dkstar1]

Farmer's Feast = $95 x2 = $190.
If there's another "special" tasting menu, it would likely be less than $150pp = $300.
Wine = $200 (and I think that's being generous).
Car Service = $150 roundtrip.

If we went the low route, that'd be $500 for food & wine, tax & tip. Plus $150 for the car service. That's $650.

I'm not trying to be nitpicky with you...just trying to give a fair representation of what a dinner at Stone Barns could really cost if you went all out. Please let me know if my numbers are wrong.

[kobetobiko]

I think I will just go with MASA as dinner for two will be around $1000 anyway (not something I am ready to pay from my own pocket). In fact, with wine pairing, $1000 may not be enough for two!

[pieman]

cru-9th and 5th ave
they pamper you with delightful canepe's and if you go with a long chefs menu you wont be disappointed