Chelsea Date

[anonymousfoodperson]

Hey everyone -- Got a dinner and a movie tonight in Chelsea (theatre is on 23rd and 8th). I searched the board and got a couple suggestions (specifically Red Cat and O Mai). Does anyone have any other ideas? All types of food (sans sushi) would work, and price is not a huge concern. Thank you!

[LeahBaila]

How was the date? Where did you all end up?

www.thelunchbelle.com

[acpi]

Tia Pol on 10th Ave, between 22 & 23. It's small, so you'll probably need a reservation. I was just there last week and loved every small plate we ordered, particularly the pork sandwich and lamb skewers . Killer!

[dietndesire]

YUP!
2nd the Tia Pol.
Other choices, not so good.
Not sure Tia takes ressies for party of less than 6 but it is cool to hang
for a table, standing and eating/drinking, unless someone is a prima donna and
doesn't wait, stand, etc.

[thursdaynext]

I had an delicious chicken korma at Bombay Talkie. And a cocktail to match. I thought it was a pretty nice date spot.

[RGR]

I wasn't particularly impressed with the food at Cookshop and Red Cat. And I found the noise level at Cookshop to be quite high. If you would prefer a place that's small and intimate...

Gascogne, the French bistro on 8th, b/t 17th & 18th, serves delicious food in a charming and cozy space.

http://www.gascognenyc.com

[danoots]

Just a voice of dissent here... we only ate at Red Cat once, but had a great experience. It's definitely 'neighborhood-y", but the comfortable feel of the restaurant and the homey food add up to a winner in my book.

Gascogne... I've eaten there quite a few times (although only at lunch), and despite the nice surroundings, I have never had anything there that was anything beyond "just okay".

[RGR]

The one time we had dinner at Red Cat, while the atrmospherics were pleasant, I thought the food was just so-so.

We have had many experiences at Gascogne -- dinner, lunch and brunch -- and the food has always been delicious.

I guess this is a good example of the expression, "Chacun a son goût."

[malibu]

Cookshop! Great for a date.

[stephaniec25]

I second Cookshop, it's always a great meal and a nice atmosphere for a date unless you are looking for something very quiet.

Also, you can try Trestle on Tenth which is a very meat-centric menu.

[thursdaynext]

Rocking Horse Cafe, for upscale Southwestern / Mexican...it's on 8th Ave at 19th St. Bombay Talkie, indian, on 9th Ave and 20th st. Or that new basque restaurant Txikito on 25th & 9th ave. Blossom, Trestle on 10th....