437650 Mon Sep 03 08:53:50 -0700 2007 5 18 Manhattan 0 2906294 So for my birthday not to long ago I came into possession of a gift certificate to Pure Food and Wine. I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations of must haves when we go and also if the 5 course tasting menu is worth it/the way to go. Thanks in advance! Mon Sep 03 08:53:50 -0700 2007 14926 pollyvonwog 1 2906504 In my view, *the* not-to-be-missed dish at Pure Food is the lasagna. Sensational! Mon Sep 03 10:22:23 -0700 2007 2906294 13867 RGR 2 2912042 Thanks for the suggestion! Anyone have any insight as to if the 5 course tasting menu is the way to go? Thanks! Wed Sep 05 08:03:58 -0700 2007 2906504 14926 pollyvonwog 3 2912058 Can't speak to the tasting menu, but I really loved the deserts there -- the ice cream and chocolate cake were divine. You know, for not being real dairy. Also, some of the best sangria in the city. Wed Sep 05 08:09:29 -0700 2007 2912042 124581 gillianw 2 2914044 Second the lasagna, which is quite tasty. Wed Sep 05 16:12:36 -0700 2007 2906504 18466 a_and_w 3 2927463 I would not get the 5 course tasting menu. I was there on Friday night with my boyfriend and everything that came out was basically some kind of puree or mush. We were very disappointed. We felt that they could have used better and fresher ingredients. The dessert, however was very good and I would go back for that and the sangria. Mon Sep 10 12:16:55 -0700 2007 2914044 59497 chinadoll