647126 Mon Aug 24 11:12:47 -0700 2009 11 2 Los Angeles Area 0 4973057 I was considering Cube but it also seems maybe a little too casual/country home-ish? we like places that have a bit of a NY vibe, not all white tablecloth-y, but good food and wine...my other friend suggested aoc.. Please, all suggestions welcome. Eastside, West Hollywood, downtown, wherever.. Mon Aug 24 11:12:47 -0700 2009 1104135 redthread 1 4973090 Perhaps the Dining Room at the Langham Hotel under the new direction of Voltaggio might do the trick? Or maybe Bistro LQ, which has gotten some positive vibe since it's soft opening. Palate and Hatfield's should also be in the mix. Mon Aug 24 11:20:42 -0700 2009 4973057 11583 ipsedixit 2 4973265 a little too white tablecloth-y Mon Aug 24 12:06:07 -0700 2009 4973090 1104135 redthread 2 4973275 Not sure where Palate should be these days, with Gary Menes now a Former head chef and gone for two weeks. Mon Aug 24 12:09:44 -0700 2009 4973090 10359 carter 2 4973460 Also, Hatfield's is closed. They will reopen later this year in a new location. Mon Aug 24 13:02:22 -0700 2009 4973090 67878 baloney 1 4973356 Maybe Bottega Louie? http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/640789 Mon Aug 24 12:34:08 -0700 2009 4973057 108169 Servorg 1 4973516 AOC is a fine choice. Tasca, too. Bottega Louie Osteria Angelini Gjelina Mon Aug 24 13:16:32 -0700 2009 4973057 11732 Ciao Bob 2 4979712 I second these recommendations. I also like Cube, Fraiche and Nook. Tavern and Josie are also fantastic, but suffer from white tablecloths. Although I'm not sure what a NY vibe is to you; my first thought was OP wants expensive and crowded? Wed Aug 26 10:59:37 -0700 2009 4973516 13416 ElissaInPlaya 1 4973616 Try Rivera in Downtown. The food is quite good and it's got a really nice vibe. Comme Ca is also good. Mon Aug 24 13:44:27 -0700 2009 4973057 1097752 Lambster 1 4974289 Lots of good suggestions already, to which I would add Grace, Jar, and perhaps Josie (if you're willing to drive to east Santa Monica). Grace, in particular, seems to fit the bill. Mon Aug 24 17:37:54 -0700 2009 4973057 10134 David Kahn 2 4974698 Love Josie's but they definitely qualify as "white tablecloth-y. Just thinking what you (OP) may mean by new york vibe. Have you looked into Bazaar? And speaking of New York, I went to Dan Tana's in BH/ WeHo last weekend and swore I was back in the 'hood. Really good Italian food like I remember from southern CT. Mon Aug 24 20:30:10 -0700 2009 4974289 90755 Phurstluv 1 4974481 Tavern in Brentwood is another option in addition to the others mentioned below Mon Aug 24 19:03:53 -0700 2009 4973057 60993 bruinike