Saturday walk-in anniversary dinner
My husband and I have planned a last minute fifth anniversary trip to NY for the night. We don't want our day to be constrained by reservations, but still want a good meal. Not necessarily fancy, but something exciting and a good culinary experience. We like great food in a not too stuffy or pretentious atmosphere. We are happy to sit at the bar at a place we otherwise wouldn't get a reservation at this late date.
We're staying at 53nd and Madison, but are up for traveling (more likely to go downtown than up).
Thanks for your suggestions!
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We ended up having a wonderful anniversary day! We had drinks and a few small plates at The Bar Room near our hotel, saw a show at City Center and then sped downtown to an amazing meal at Lupa. We sat at the bar and had a great experience. The lamb's ear, peach and herbed ricotta salad was perhaps the best salad I've ever had. The sweet and salty, with a hit of pepper at the finish was amazing, as were the sardines with cracked wheat and a terrific oriccheta pasta with chicken. The finishing touch of sweet and salty biscottii and vin sano made the night. We can't wait to go back again!
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The Bar Room at The Modern is close by, on 54th, b/t 5th & 6th. Board regular steakrules85 just went there yesterday and posted an excellent detailed review here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/645793 .
One of our favorites is Allegretti, on 22nd St., b/t 5th & 6th Avs. Delicious Provençal cuisine, excellent service, attractive decor, and pleasant ambiance. Table seating and bar dining.
Both restaurants take reservations, but you can also do a walk-in.
Happy Anniversary and Bon Appetit!
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re: spider
spider,
Of course, I'll gladly provide a link to the tour and am very pleased you're thinking of taking it. :)
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