659049 Mon Oct 12 22:43:35 -0700 2009 7 18 Manhattan 0 5098787 I'm celebrating my 30th Birthday in NYC with my sister. We love food and we love hip, funky restaurants and lounges. I know there are millions of them, but if anyone can suggest something specific were we can enjoy a great meal and then stay afterward for drinks, somewhere special that lends itself to a 30th Birthday - greatly appreciated. Mon Oct 12 22:43:35 -0700 2009 1115914 Moheat 1 5099486 as you said, there are millions so can you be a little more specific as far as cuisine, location, scene (trendy, laid back, classy, etc), budget? Tue Oct 13 08:44:49 -0700 2009 5098787 1102327 tkm616 2 5105452 There is no particular area, will travel for good food and great atmosphere. Italian is great, bistro fare, American cuisine. Nothing too expensive or stuffy, something really trendy would be great fun. Ideally we are looking for somewhere relaxed enough that we can have dinner and then stay for drinks. THANK YOU. Thu Oct 15 10:23:41 -0700 2009 5099486 1115914 Moheat 3 5106357 maybe Locanda Verde or Freemans Thu Oct 15 15:03:55 -0700 2009 5105452 1102327 tkm616 1 5107053 Perhaps Antique Garage or Butter. http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/antique-garage/ http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/butter01/ Thu Oct 15 20:35:56 -0700 2009 5098787 32941 Rmis32 1 5107911 City Winery had a recent (not very good) post. I go to BXL Cafe for a fun scene before music at Town Hall. Fri Oct 16 09:02:55 -0700 2009 5098787 66022 bronwen 1 5108032 I would suggest STK in the meatpacking district. We were there last weekend for a bachelorette party (I'm 31, so I'm not talking about a cheesy event) - it was beautiful, the food was great (the wagyu sliders, seriously, were to die for) - wine list & cocktails were great, and if you go late enough (we went at 8:45), it was the last seating for our table so we had a table once it turned into a "club".....it was tons of fun with great music & people eventually started dancing...I would definitely recommend. Fri Oct 16 09:34:25 -0700 2009 5098787 1116765 sweetdaisy233 2 5114540 THANK YOU! Mon Oct 19 10:37:55 -0700 2009 5108032 1115914 Moheat