Holiday Ambiance - midtown/uptown

[phunkykim]

Looking for advice from friends.... I'm taking mom to the city for our annual - mother daughter Christmas tree - holiday windows etc... and want to find a place thats nicely decorated for the holidays - on a sunday.

the food shouldnt be too exotic - she's not willing to try new things.

thanks!

[synergy]

We love going to Grammercy Tavern around the holidays and eating in the Tavern room or at the least having a drink at the bar.

[rockstar14]

If you are all around the city that day, head to Little Italy. Every where down there is decorated very nicely during the Holidays. And you can choose from a price range of many restaurants.

[phunkykim]

yes i love little italy - but i know her and she wont want to shlep "all the way down there"
thats why mid or uptown would be fine

[phunkykim]

heading in next sunday - please - any other suggestions?

[johnnyappleseed]

park avenue winter?

[phunkykim]

someone told me that they dressed it up nice for the holidays - i'll have to think about that
thanks!

[roze]

I find Artisinal to be very Christmasy and it has something for everyone. Good food, good wine and lots of cheese!!

[phunkykim]

thanks roze - great menu indeed.....

[italianagambino]

Or, if you're not willing to travel, Rock Center Cafe...Watch the skaters and have a great view of the tree and the most holiday-ish part of nyc.

[phunkykim]

thanks for the suggestions - although Rolfs is like dining in a xmas tree - their food is hit or miss.... and Rock Center cafe - is a fine suggestion but perhaps too touristy

[ESNY]

Rolf's is also sure to 1) cause sensory overload and 2) cause you so sweat from the heat generated from all the lights. Not to mention the mediocre overpriced food...

[italianagambino]

it doesnt get more holiday that rolf's on 22nd and third...if ure willing to travel