663974 Sun Nov 01 17:28:45 -0800 2009 6 18 Manhattan 0 5147834 My sister and I live in Manhattan and our Mom is coming this weekend to visit. We're looking for a mid-priced restaurant for dinner this Saturday. We live in the East Village but are open to going anywhere. Something relatively new with a fun atmosphere. She doesn't drink so that doesn't really have to be part of the consideration. Any ideas you have would be great, sorry for the slightly vague request! Sun Nov 01 17:28:45 -0800 2009 227174 Becs8684 1 5148081 these aren't new but good: IL Bagatto on 2nd is always solid and fun Apizz is yummy Mermaid Inn Spice Market Morandi Buddhakan Sun Nov 01 19:40:53 -0800 2009 5147834 246649 BLover33 1 5148677 One of my all time favorite mom-tastic places is Five Points. Go there all the time w/my own mom and she loves it and is always talking about it. Plus, quick walk from the EV. www.immaculateinfatuation.com Mon Nov 02 07:18:29 -0800 2009 5147834 286629 iFat 1 5150912 Thanks, these are great suggestions, I'll let you know where we end up! Mon Nov 02 19:06:57 -0800 2009 5147834 227174 Becs8684 1 5154016 I'm a mom and I'd definitely second the vote for Five Points. I'm a fan of Mermaid Inn, Pylos and I Coppi, too. Tue Nov 03 20:46:35 -0800 2009 5147834 26109 nancyl126 2 5154268 When I brought my parents to NY, we went to Giorgio's of Gramercy and they loved it. If you go on a Sunday night, your sister and you can have a bottle of wine with 15$ off. It is laid back with good food. Wed Nov 04 03:10:42 -0800 2009 5154016 22859 cricri7 1 5164231 Fun, mid-priced: Momofuku Ssam Bar. She can have excellent ginger beer there, too, if she wants a good non-alcoholic (well, less than 0.5% alcohol) beverage. Another alternative: Cacio e Vino, but it might be a bit louder. Neither place is really new, but I think both are hip. And if you don't mind considering a place that's been around longer than both, throw Supper into the mix. I think Ssam Bar is more consistently high-quality than the other two places, though I like all three (I'd probably rate them Ssam Bar, Supper, Cacio e Vino, in terms of general quality). Sat Nov 07 18:53:04 -0800 2009 5147834 17058 Pan