437224 Sat Sep 01 08:19:32 -0700 2007 3 18 Manhattan 0 2902782 I won't be there long, but this will be a "food" trip. I love ethnic foods and don't really do trendy- though I may see about Balthazar. I'll probably be a party of 1. Yay or nays on the list I've compiled? I haven't come across any Filipino- are there any choices for that? Italian: Bar Stuzzichini, ~~Lupa Romana(maybe),Via Emilia,Arezzo,Da Andrea,Cacio e Pepe Ethiopian: Meskerem,Ghenet,Awash Moroccan: Bar 6,Café Mogador Other: Russian Samovar, Madiba- S. African,Bamiyan- Afghani Bakeries: Sullivan St. Bakery Rocco's! (I love their amaretti and haven't found anything else that comes close) Sat Sep 01 08:19:32 -0700 2007 15121 rikkikm 1 2902797 For Italian, Lupa is a good choice. I like Via Emilia, Cacio e Pepe, and Da Andrea, but I'd recommend Crispo, Apizz, or Peasant instead For Moroccan I like Zerza I just tried Meskerem for the first time last weekend. It was good, not great. I haven't been to the others. I can't argue w/your bakery picks. Sat Sep 01 08:25:28 -0700 2007 2902782 10216 Lucia 1 2903230 Zeytin for good Turkish food. Sat Sep 01 12:26:24 -0700 2007 2902782 95060 idia 1 2903600 I like Via Emilia. The homemade pastas are delicious, especially the first-rate lasagna. Cacio e Pepe is good as well, but you might want to try their new sister restaurant, Bocca, on 19th St., b/t Park Av. S. & B'way. Delicious food (including an excellent cacio e pepe), friendly service, and a space with modern decor and a hip feel. If you prefer, there is bar dining. Bamiyan's food is o.k., but nothing special. If you like Turkish food, check out Turkish Kitchen or Ali Baba. http://www.turkishkitchenny.com http://www.alibabaturkishcuisine.com In the bakery dept., you might want to stop by the newest sensation, Madeleine Patisserie, on 23rd St., b/t 6th & 7th Avs. Enjoy your stay in NYC and Bon Appetit! Sat Sep 01 15:42:46 -0700 2007 2902782 13867 RGR