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Artisinal - recommended?

I'm thinking of getting a nice cheese fondue tonight before Spring settles in. Is Artisinal the place to go? Or do CHers recommend somewhere else?

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Artisanal
2 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016

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By edwardspk on Mar 24, 2011 11:53 AM

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  1. Great cheese and wine. A fully enjoyable meal. If you are alone sit at the bar. You get great service there.

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    By princeofpork on Mar 24, 2011 11:54 AM

    1. It's spelled Artisanal and is excellent for fondue.

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      By Motosport on Mar 24, 2011 12:03 PM

      1. Yummmm, fondue at Artisanal, love it.

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        By Spiritchaser on Mar 24, 2011 12:08 PM

        1. I guess I'll be the naysayer here. In all my visits there, I've been disappointed--uninspired and/or dried out bread, cold staff, and an incredibly loud room.

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          By rose water on Mar 24, 2011 01:41 PM

          1. Yes, go there for fondue. They are KNOWN for their cheeses, so you can't go wrong with a fab pot of fondue. Had it, love it!

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            By Thupamodel on Mar 24, 2011 02:50 PM

            1. I've been dying to go ever since seeing it on "The Best Thing I Ever Ate." I can't say I have ever wanted to literally have in front of me what I just saw on the screen, but that pot of fondue and all of the wonderful things they give you to dip into it just about did it for me!

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              By benn2009 on Mar 24, 2011 03:59 PM
              1. re: benn2009

                As I recall, the fondue just comes with bread. All those "wonderful things" are an extra charge and can really add up. It's too bad it doesn't come with an assorted plate of good dippers.

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                By TrishUntrapped on Mar 25, 2011 05:55 AM
                1. re: TrishUntrapped

                  You beat me to it T U. Yes, the extras are extra and IMO worth it, get some of the potatoes, apples, and the kielbasa, yes, it adds a little to the bill but it can turn the fondue into a nice small meal on it's own if there are two of you. Wish they still had the Stilton blend they use to have.

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                  By Spiritchaser on Mar 25, 2011 07:05 AM
                  1. re: Spiritchaser

                    What a bummer that they stopped serving the Stilton. That was my favorite.

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                    By Miss Needle on Mar 25, 2011 01:51 PM
                    1. re: Miss Needle

                      That was a fondue with some punch.

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                      By Spiritchaser on Mar 27, 2011 08:43 AM

              2. I've enjoyed the fondue there, as well as the terrific selection of wines by the glass.

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                By Sommelier on Mar 24, 2011 10:11 PM

                1. I had great fondue the other night at Heartbreak Restaurant down in the east village. Casual but great food.

                  http://www.heartbreakrestaurant.com/

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                  Heartbreak
                  29 E 2nd St, New York, NY 10003

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                  By KC1 on Mar 25, 2011 09:55 AM

                  1. I think Artisanal is great, but Taureau is my favorite for fondue. So many choices and it's BYOB too.

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                    Taureau
                    127 E 7th St, New York, NY 10009

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                    By cidonie on Mar 25, 2011 10:45 AM

                    1. I wonder how fattening a serving of Fondue is? Curious if its more than a big mac and fries.

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                      By princeofpork on Mar 25, 2011 11:48 AM
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