360418 Mon Jan 15 11:50:11 -0800 2007 6 18 Manhattan 0 2189898 I have been to Minibar in DC and loved it. I have a good frined coming to NYC and would love to take him to have a dinner experience like i did at Minibar. Is there anything like Minibar in NYC? Mon Jan 15 11:50:11 -0800 2007 67006 creed 1 2190254 i just checked out the website for Minibar. Looks amazing. I cant think of anything in manhattan that is the same. Sorry. Mon Jan 15 15:40:50 -0800 2007 2189898 65486 howardthefoodie 1 2190488 There's not a lot of experimental food in NY. The closest in terms of weirdness would be WD-50 or the dessert tasting menu at the new Varietal. Mon Jan 15 16:49:59 -0800 2007 2189898 16011 oolah 1 2192168 thanks for the info! i may check out WD-50. Mon Jan 15 23:53:14 -0800 2007 2189898 67006 creed 2 2192334 Ahhh "molecular gastronomy." Not that much in NYC, especially now that 71 Clinton is gone. Seconding WD-50, and the Dessert Tasting at Varietal in Chelsea. If you're interested in the dessert angle then I'd also take a look at Room 4 Dessert, Chikalicious, Kyotofu, the dessert tasting at WD-50 (current pastry chef is Alex Stupak, ex-Alinea). There are also a few places that are coming soon: Sam Mason (ex-WD-50)'s not-yet-open dessert place, Tailor, and P*ONG. Tue Jan 16 00:39:46 -0800 2007 2192168 10936 kathryn 1 2193028 thanks for all the great suggestions! i am gonna check a few of them out. Tue Jan 16 04:44:33 -0800 2007 2189898 67006 creed