Tocqueville came through for the big birthday celebration
On Sat, I took ten people to a birthday celebration dinner. I love Tocqueville, and since there were kids involved, I asked for an early reservation and to eat upstairs (like private dining). We ordered from the pretheater menu, and everything was perfect, from the amuse to the desserts. Many of us had oysters for first course; others had the squash soup or one of the delicious salad choices. There were several vegetarians and they were thrilled with the tofu pot au feu and the risotto w veggies. The artic char and skate were also fab. For dessert, some had ice creams/sorbets, others had the chocolate cake, and one person had the banana soufle, which she loved.
Service: perfect, as always. Wine pairings, just right. It was not only an elegant and yummie dinner that pleased adults and kids, it was also reasonably priced. So I felt doubly thrilled to treat everyone. They did a cute birthday cake, too.
I guess if Eleven Madison Park is RGR's go to place, Tocqueville is mine. Back next week for business. But I have to say, it made a real difference to have such a smooth experience for a family event, which, as you all know, can be worse than business when it comes to pleasing people.
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Tocqueville
1 East 15th Street, New York, NY 10003
By simetrias
on Mar 12, 2010 04:32 PM
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simetrias, LOL.
LOL. True enough with regard to EMP. However, Mr. R and I are not exactly strangers at Tocqueville, and we're about due for another visit. It is one of the best restaurants in NYC.
A belated Happy Birthday! Glad that you had a wonderful celebratory dinner.
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It's good to have at least one amazing restaurant you can count on when you entertain others. One reason I like Toqueville is it is so intimate. EMP can feel a bit cavernous (though I like being seated up and to the right in the cove there!).
Time to get back to EMP for me, espec for lunch, deal of the decade.
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Both restaurants have wondeful dining rooms. I love the gorgeous grandness of EMP, and I think Tocqueville's elegant space is one of the most beautiful in the city.
EMP's early spring menu should be arriving soon. We're excited to see what new delights Chef Humm has up his culinary sleeve.
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Can't wait to read your report!!
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