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offthebeatenpath1 Sep 15, 2010 02:01 PM

Need urgent suggestion for gift certificate for a birthday present

I forgot about a close friend's milestone birthday tomorrow and need to get her a gift certificate to a great restaurant- someplace hip and cool, with great food, but not too trendy. Someplace on the west side of town would be great. I would love to get a gift certficiate to cover the whole dinner rather than a dollar amount. Willing to spend up to $300 for 2 people.

Thanks

  1. rose water Sep 16, 2010 10:18 AM

    i know it's too late for your request, but yakitori totto would fit the bill.

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      offthebeatenpath1 Sep 16, 2010 09:34 AM

      thanks everyone. I actually ended up doing Scarpetta. I didn't think they had gift certificates, but turns out they do.

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      Scarpetta
      355 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10014

      1. 280 Ninth Sep 16, 2010 08:28 AM

        uwsister gives a great recommendation. Another option might be Tocqueville, though at 1 E 15th it just squeaks into the East side.

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          uwsister Sep 16, 2010 10:04 AM

          I wonder if you can use the same gift certificate at 15 East?

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          uwsister Sep 15, 2010 04:51 PM

          Standard answer to this question is Union Square Hospitality Group's gift card. She could use it at USQ Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, EMP, Tabla, Blue Smoke/Jazz Standard, Shake Shack, The Modern, Maialino, etc. Plenty of choices.

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            pbjluver Sep 16, 2010 09:15 AM

            I received a Union Sq. Hospitality Group gift card as a Christmas gift last year.
            Love it...ever few weeks I go to Shack Shake and have the best lunch.

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              fm1963 Sep 16, 2010 09:27 AM

              Union Square Hospitality Group is a good idea, but I think it only has only special occasion restaurant on the west side - The Modern Dining Room (which I love).

              If you can tell us some of the restaurants your friend likes, maybe we can suggest a few more options.

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