Christmas Eve Dinner Recommendation

[peraxhil]

Over the past few years, we've taken our girls (14,18, 22) out to dinner for a nice end of year meal in Manhattan (we live on LI) on Christmas eve. It's easy to get into the city and park that night. Finding the right restaurant is a bit more difficult.

My girls like a glitzy (they describe it as a Sex in the City type of restaurant). My wife and I want really good food. A restaurant like Fiamma Osteria fit the bill some previous years, but that restaurant has become too pricy for us.

So can anyone recommend something that fits the bill: preferably downtown (it's easier to get parking), Italian or some kind of continental, and less expensive than Fiamma (they now get $89 for a 3 course prix fixe). Of course, they need to be open on xmas eve.

Thanks.

[dewdropin]

I'm assuming you're Jewish if you don't celebrate Christmas around a tree eating Christmas dinner at home or at family or friends home.
Our family always has the traditional Jewish version of Christmas, we go see a movie and eat Chinese food.
;-)

This year we will see Sweeny Todd and eat Asian food in our neighborhood the (Upper Westside).

[idia]

Take your daughters to the fun Blue Fin right in the heart of Broadway with all the lights and glitz. The food's decent (nothing fancy) but they have nice wines-by-the-glass and cheese plates and munchies as well as a small dining room. And they will be very happy with all the people watching.

[peraxhil]

Wow - you must be psychic. That is where we went last year. It was good. Fiamma, much better. But then a lot more money.

We've made a reservation at I Coppi (9th near ave A). We'll see how it goes.

[RGR]

I like I Coppi. The food's very good, so I think you and your wife will be satisfied. Not so sure about your daughters, though, since it's not hip or glitzy. Rustic, cozy interior + a lovely all-weather back garden.

Thanks for the entertaining YouTube link. :-)

[peraxhil]

Yes - Jewish. You would probably appreciate this .... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1uZ_W...

(you'll probably have to copy and paste this)