Peniche, Antipasti or BLT White Plains

[nbermas]

Which one would you choose for out of town guests who would love fun, good food and a great atmosphere? Or any others you could suggest it will be next Thurdsay evening, Thanks.

[BAFU]

1 vote here for ANYTHING but BLT.

[kaaaassss]

Peniche - good food, fun atmosphere. They have a room downstairs that has a DJ after 10:00. I would stay away from Antipasti......BLT good steaks but a quieter atmosphere.

[cubanat]

blt blows, antipasti is sadly not fun...peniche it should be!

[Dim Sum Diva]

I second Peniche, although the dishes are more easily shared by 2 than by 4 (you might have to double up). I understand that they added a new type of pizza to the menu for summer.

[Jon1856]

From other CH threads:
Peniche
http://search.chow.com/search?query=Peniche&search_board_id=20&search_boardgroup_id=8&sort_mode=newest&type=Topic&from_date=1+year+ago

Antipasti:
http://search.chow.com/search?query=Antipasti+&advanced=1&from_date=1+year+ago&type=Topic&sort_mode=newest&from_date_select=1+year+ago&search_boardgroup_id=8&search_board_id=20&user_name=&post_title=

BLT:
http://search.chow.com/search?query=BLT&advanced=1&from_date=1+year+ago&type=Topic&sort_mode=newest&from_date_select=1+year+ago&search_boardgroup_id=8&search_board_id=20&user_name=&post_title=

White Plains:
http://search.chow.com/search?query=%...=

[nbermas]

Thanks for your helpful threads!

[wpfoodie]

Peniche is excellent fun for a group, and definitely best value of the three. And although all chowhounders seem to think BLT sucks, I (along with the thousands of diners who make the BLT franchise successful) disagree. Sure, it's very expensive, but every experience I've had there has been outstanding (except for a lackluster brunch once). It has a nice, chic decor with a fairly bustling bar so it can be good for large groups as well. As far as Antipasti, my experiences have ranged from good to very good. They have a fantastic bar area with an antipasti bar in the front, and a very nice outdoor terrace for dining as well. It certainly can be considered overpriced. I would offer a suggestion to head up to 42 (atop the Ritz) to the lounge for drinks, and maybe a couple of small plates.

[MRS]

We recently had a very enjoyable dinner at BLT for our anniversary of July 4th. I posted about it somewhere on this site. Anyway, the food, service and wine selection/suggestions were great! I think the restaurant is now being overseen by Ritz Carlton. Not sure if that made a difference in our experience vs. diners who ate there a longer time ago. I would not hesitate to go back, for me I would ask for a bit less salt.
Enjoy!