Not 100% Kosher for Passover

[ChaiyRo]

I will be in NY over Passover weekend (April 6-7) and I was wondering if it's out of the ordinary to request some sort of accommodation at restaurants during this time. Like instead of bread can I get some Matzo.

[tamars]

There are many non-kosher restaurants in NY that advertise a pre fixe seder meal for dinner so I would not be surprised if they had extra matza available. I recall the NYT publishing some of the offerings in the Dining section, so check tomorrow's section.

[jes]

Ive often gone to non-Kosher restaurants with friends for Passover and though I don't eat there I've noticed matzah at plenty. Most restaurants are also very accomodating to make special requests. You shold be fine, especially at large restaurants. (A lot of places might even let you bring in your own matzah especially if you were ordering off the menu or with other people ordering off the menu)

[p.j.]

For years when I was eating out at Passover (salads sans croutons, soup), I brought my own matzah or matzah rolls. Never had a problem. In more recent years, I have gone to casual restaurants with friends for lunch, and brought my own food-yogurt, hard-boiled egg, matzah roll, and not drawn any objection.

Never be afraid to bring a slice or two of matzah in a zip-lock bag. You are clearly not snubbing the restaurant. You are eating what you need to eat!
Have a great trip, p.j.

[DeisCane]

I've lived in both Miami and NYC and both places have many restaurants that accomodate the semi KP diner, bringing matzah and adjusting dishes. Two that come to mind are The News Cafe in Miami Beach and Artie's on the UWS.

[Clarissa]

I was just about to post about Artie's. Walking home yesterday, I noticed that they are actually having their own seders. I'm not suggesting the seders, just mentioning it because they will possibly be a place to get a meal with matzoh instead of bread.

[Clarissa]

I've never been, but perhaps DC has. If not, you might get some answers on the Manhattan Board.

[lagatta]

I have friends in Paris in a secular Jewish group who will be sharing in a Seder at a culturally-Jewish but not actually Kosher restaurant.

The bonus in Paris is that there will be food from both the Askenazi and Sephardic traditions!

I was invited, but alas it is a bit far...

[Clarissa]

I doubt that regular restaurants will have any matzo, but many good restaurants can accomodate certain special requests, such as leaving certain items out of your meal on request.

[Moishe]

I would respectfully disagree with Clarissa. In my experience, many restaurants in NY are conscious of Passover and will gladly bring over a box of matzoh upon request.

[ChaiyRo]

Thank you both very much. Your insight is appreciated.

[Clarissa]

Really? Very cool -- I didn't know that. I confess since I've been keeping kosher-for-Passover I don't go out to restaurants at all over the holiday. That's a nice thing to hear.