664660 Wed Nov 04 09:15:19 -0800 2009 9 18 Manhattan 0 5155111 We'll be in town next week for a taping of the Daily Show and are looking for a place to eat afterwards that's not too far away. I've been doing some searching and have come up with a few possibilities but they each seem to have some strong negative reviews. So far I've looked at Braai, Breeze, Hanci and Il Melograno. Il Melograno seems to get consistent raves, but I'd like to find something a little more off beat/ethnic than Italian. There will be four of us with a wide variety of tastes. We'd like to keep entrees under $25 and have it be near to TDS studios (within 10 blocks). Thanks. Wed Nov 04 09:15:19 -0800 2009 130562 telechick 1 5155164 Where exactly is "tds studios" or the neighborhood you're aiming for? Thanks. Wed Nov 04 09:28:28 -0800 2009 5155111 104084 LNG212 2 5155528 733 11th Avenue (Between 51st and 52nd Streets) New York, NY 10019 Uncle Nick's would work. The price is right and the menu is broad. http://unclenicksgreekrestaurant.com/ Wed Nov 04 11:03:02 -0800 2009 5155164 10162 Bob Martinez 2 5155557 Thanks, Bob. For something "a little more off beat/ethnic", try Meskerem (Ethiopian) on 47th near 10th Ave. Wed Nov 04 11:13:19 -0800 2009 5155164 104084 LNG212 1 5155231 How upscale/casual do you want the meal to be? There are plenty of offbeat/ethnic places over on 9th; however, quite a few are relatively small and casual. For Thai you could go to Pam's Real Thai or Thai Basil, for kebabs you could go to Ariana's Afghan, for Japanese non-sushi you could go to Kyotofu. Other options include Ethiopian(mult options) or Israeli (Gazala Place- I found it to be generally mediocre, but an interesting experience) Enjoy! Wed Nov 04 09:48:05 -0800 2009 5155111 77038 orthorunner 2 5156101 Sorry about not giving the address in my original post! Thank you LNG for clarifying things. Casual is probably better than upscale seeing as we'll have stood in line outside for 3 hrs prior to the taping. I don't see us wearing anything very dressy for that. We are all fans of Ethiopian, so perhaps Meskerem will fit the bill. Thanks for your help and suggestions. Wed Nov 04 13:51:37 -0800 2009 5155231 130562 telechick 3 5157040 Queen of Sheba is another great Ethiopian place in the area on Tenth! Wed Nov 04 19:48:31 -0800 2009 5156101 185680 Missmarnnyc 1 5157815 If you like/want good barbecue, you could go to Daisy May's, which I think is on 11th and 46th. Just bear in mind that it is extremely casual -- you order at a counter and sit at communcal picnic tables in the dining room - although the food is great. Thu Nov 05 07:29:42 -0800 2009 5155111 12880 LloydG 1 5158458 Daisy May's. I'd also recommend Azuri Cafe, Tehuitzingo, and Tulcingo del Valle in the casual category. For formal sitdown, Taboon is great but on the pricier side of your range. Thu Nov 05 10:57:15 -0800 2009 5155111 28969 D...DF 1 5159006 44X Thu Nov 05 13:38:05 -0800 2009 5155111 168555 UWStoSONO