619590 Wed May 13 12:24:30 -0700 2009 6 18 Manhattan 0 4680575 My book club is meeting on a weekday evening in early July. There are about 6 of us who will meet. We'd like to meet at a not-too-pricey restaurant in Manhattan to discuss our latest book. I don't really know many restaurants in Manhattan with backyards/gardens. Does anyone know some that you would recommend? We're pretty open as to type of restaurant but we would prefer someplace below 34th Street and somewhere West of Lexington Avenue preferably. Thanks! Wed May 13 12:24:30 -0700 2009 10813 KingsKetz 1 4680821 Gascogne on 8th and 18th has a wonderful garden and reasonable prices. Not to mention delicious food. ;) Wed May 13 13:21:21 -0700 2009 4680575 52499 ChefJune 1 4680829 It would be helpful to know what you mean by "not-too-pricey" since people's opinions can differ based on the depth of their wallets. That said... I Trulli, on 27th St., b/t Lex & Park Av. S., has a lovely garden. Handmade pastas are their strong suit. http://www.itrulli.com Gascogne, on 8th Av., b/t 17th & 18th Sts., has one of the most charming gardens in the city. Excellent French bistro cuisine. http://www.gascognenyc.com Wed May 13 13:22:31 -0700 2009 4680575 13867 RGR 2 4681102 Sorry, didn't mean to be vague. I actually intended to say that I like I Trulli but think it's a little too expensive for this group. I agree tho that they have a beautiful garden. Wed May 13 14:33:08 -0700 2009 4680829 10813 KingsKetz 1 4680938 Trestle on Tenth has a garden out back and is in Chelsea on 10th ave. Wed May 13 13:50:23 -0700 2009 4680575 201218 stephaniec25 1 4680943 Try Rachel's on 9th Ave between 43rd and 44th, or La Lanterna on Macdougal St. Wed May 13 13:51:32 -0700 2009 4680575 292414 fajitasmuggler 1 4681676 La Lanterna di Vittorio 129 MacDougal St., Paradou 8 Little W. 12th St., Surya 302 Bleecker St. Gnocco Caffe337 E. 10th St. (bet. Aves. A & B) Wed May 13 17:42:14 -0700 2009 4680575 32941 Rmis32