520579 Mon May 19 08:37:51 -0700 2008 7 20 Tristate Region 0 3700847 Taking one of Season's Six's finalists out to dinner before a personal appearance tomorrow night, any suggestions? Thanks. Mon May 19 08:37:53 -0700 2008 23177 GrifinMil 1 3701501 I am guessing that the mystery contestant is a young guy ;) Without knowing anything else (cuisine preference? budget?), and assuming you want to stay relatively close by, I recommend BLTSteak in White Plains. I recently had a totally over-the-top good experience there (with six others who agreed). Steaks, fish, side dishes, drinks and desserts there are really very good, and the burger is a knockout. It's in the Ritz Carlton, so what it lacks in "hipness", it definitely makes up for in elegant casual decor and a pretty view. You will probably spend about $50-60 per person, without drinks. Mon May 19 10:59:31 -0700 2008 3700847 102095 vvvindaloo 2 3704550 There's Peniche in White Plains--that would appeal to a young "hip" person I think, but only if you like small plates. I do also like BLT Steak, I feel you can't go wrong there. There's 42, but someone gave it a really negative review in an earlier post, but if you called ahead, you would probably get the "star" treatment if that's what you are looking for, so it's still a good option, the view would definitely impress. If you just want to stay in Scarsdale, I can't help you out! Tue May 20 08:19:09 -0700 2008 3701501 126878 valerie427 1 3704640 Go to Mulino's in White Plains......they treat everyone like royalty.....and the food is great. Tue May 20 08:42:42 -0700 2008 3700847 181611 audreylynne 1 3705096 If you want to stay in Scarsdale, I recommend Moscato (the veal "martini" dish is great). Otherwise, Harvest on Hudson, Plates on the Park, the Red Hat or X20 would be good choices. I've been to Mulino's once and didn't care for it - very stuffy and my veal was nothing to write home about - IMHO. Tue May 20 10:17:48 -0700 2008 3700847 43132 byramgirl 1 3707071 Speaking of American Idol (GO David C.!!!) isn't there a restaurant somewhere in Westchester County owned by former American Idol winner Kimberly Locke - -I thought I read about it somewhere -- maybe I'm just going crazy... Tue May 20 20:29:38 -0700 2008 3700847 45513 RawTunaFan 2 3707567 I believe she is a part owner of the Croton Creek Steakhouse...(I was very disappointed in David C last nite...) Wed May 21 04:52:43 -0700 2008 3707071 14216 Marge 3 3707835 the restaurant does not have a very good reputation...looks like it's david a. Wed May 21 07:01:53 -0700 2008 3707567 18380 corky