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fishermb Nov 30, 2007 03:41 AM

UWS - Buying a $150 Gift Cert. gift, suggestions?

Hey all, a family friend is my chiropractor and treats me without charge, so obviously I'd like to get him and his wife something nice for the holidays. They live on the UWS and the only thing I know about their eating habits is that they loved Telepan, and they did a lobster-themed Thanksgiving. Any suggestions for a $150 gift certificate on the UWS? Sorry I don't have more info...
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     nyccookie Nov 30, 2007 01:40 PM

    Bar Americain is fantastic and fun. It's not on the UWS, but it's close and still on the west side.
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       TexasEx10 Nov 30, 2007 07:21 AM

      If they did a Lobster-themed thanksgiving, how about the Mermaid Inn on 88th and Amsterdam? It just opened; I went a couple weeks ago and really enjoyed it.
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         fishermb Nov 30, 2007 08:41 AM

        I always liked Memaid Inn in the EV and considered this, but I've read some less than favorable reviews about the UWS location on the boards here
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         RGR Nov 30, 2007 07:05 AM

        Why limit it to the UWS? You might want to consider a gift certificate for the Union Square Hospitality Group, Danny Meyer's restaurants: USC, Gramercy Tavern, EMP, Tabla and Bread Bar, The Modern and the Bar Room, Blue Smoke, and Shake Shack. This way that can have choices.

        http://www.ushgnyc.com/
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           fishermb Nov 30, 2007 08:40 AM

          They live and work in the 60s/CPW area and on the weekend they go to their home in Long Island, I just figured it would be convenient for them to have something near their apt, but I will certainly take those into consideration, thanks RGR
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           rrems Nov 30, 2007 06:03 AM

          Compass.
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          1. Spiritchaser Nov 30, 2007 05:38 AM

            Bar Boulud is scheduled to open at the end of December, it will be right by Lincoln Center. You could check with Daniel/Cafe Boulud is see if gift certs purchased now would be honored there.
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            1. JungMann Nov 30, 2007 05:29 AM

              I agree with Idia. If you know they love Telepan, why not go the safe route? If they enjoy fine seafood, you might consider giving them a gift certificate to Murray's Sturgeon Shop or Barney Greengrass for some of the best smoked fish and caviar in the neighborhood.
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                 nyebaby37 Nov 30, 2007 04:31 AM

                I love Ocean Grille, and $150 will cover a decent amount of food there.
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                   idia Nov 30, 2007 04:32 AM

                  If you know they love Telepan, why not Telepan?????
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                     fishermb Nov 30, 2007 06:39 AM

                    So they can try something new?
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