Need Spot to take Foodie Boss and Wife

[fulloflife]

I was supposed to make reservations at Blue Hill but got the date wrong and missed the reservation window. Any suggestions for something a little of the beaten path?

[abud]

Compass

[kobetobiko]

Similar to Blue HIill which focuses on local and seasonal ingredients, Telepan may be an alternative for your case. I like Blue Hill better but Telepan is still excellent.

Otherwise Eleven Madison Park should not disappoint.

[Spiritchaser]

I agree with Telepan and sit at a table (as opposed to a booth). Or you could take a look at Aureole but depending upon where you sit it could border on romantic.

[chow_gal]

Aureole not for foodies, but yes for business meal. Insieme?

[Spiritchaser]

I disagree about Aureole not being for peoplethat like food. And what makes Insieme a food lovers place? It's pretty standard Italian dishes.

[dkstar1]

Annisa is a terrible call for this situation.

Here are some better ideas:

* Go to Sushi Yasuda and sit at the bar (its the place to sit)
* Go to Momofuku Ssam Bar
* Go to Lupa
* Go to L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon and sit at the bar (its the place to sit)
* Go to Degustation and sit at the bar (its the place to sit)
* Annisa is stark (read: boring), dimly lit (read: trying to be romantic) and small (read: intimate). If that's the atmosphere you feel comfortable with your boss and his wife, then by all means go there...otherwise look elsewhere.

[idia]

Play it safe: Vice Versa

[MMRuth]

I've had several business dinners there, FWIW and never found the ambiance inappropriate.

[financialdistrictresident]

Degustation (and any other bar seating) is hard if you have more than 2 people. As a reminder, Degustation ONLY has bar seating.

[Will4Food]

Try Annisa in the West Village...a wonderful place with highly innovative cuisine..

[MMRuth]

Agreed - good call. Try the foie gras soup dumplings and the chicken stuffed with truffles and pigs feet.