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smilingal Mar 25, 2011 11:48 AM

suggestion for restaurant near 43st betw 9+10

Please suggest a restaurant or two near 43st west side. We are open to most anything - want great food. This would be for tomorrow (I know) before theater.

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    smilingal Mar 26, 2011 08:26 AM

    We might be going to Hell's Kitchen - mexican!

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      foodyum May 1, 2011 11:46 AM

      Tried Elsewhere last night - OK but not great. Don't think I'd go back.
      I'm in this area fairly often - any other suggestions? Like Marseille, Esca is above my price point.

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      Esca
      402 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036

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        smilingal May 2, 2011 12:44 AM

        have you tried the Chimichurri Grill? Nice place.

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      orthorunner Mar 26, 2011 12:09 AM

      Elsewhere is on that block; a good pick if you are willing to be somewhat adventurous, as there are not a ton of options and some of them are somewhat unconventional. One caveat: if you are pressed on time, may not be as good an option, as service still needs some work (it is relatively new)
      Esca is a solid option, depending on what price range you are looking at.
      As noted by RGR, Marseille is a good pre-theater bet as well.

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      Esca
      402 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036

      Elsewhere
      403 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036

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        smilingal Mar 26, 2011 06:59 AM

        Marseille looks like a nice possibility - Elsewhere seems to need some more time, as you noted, to get their service together, but thanks for the intro!

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          RGR Mar 26, 2011 07:04 AM

          Marseille is very popular. Reservations would be a good idea.

          http://thewizardofroz.wordpress.com

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        valerie Mar 25, 2011 07:38 PM

        We had dinner a few months back at Dafni Greek Taverna on 42nd (between 8th & 9th). Also not sure I would call it "great", but it was very good and a pleasant atmosphere.

        http://www.dafnitaverna.com/

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        Dafni
        325 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036

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          RGR Mar 25, 2011 02:57 PM

          Marseille, on the corner of 9th & 44th. Though I wouldn't describe the food as "great," it is certainly very good.

          http://www.marseillenyc.com

          http://thewizardofroz.wordpress.com

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            smilingal Mar 25, 2011 06:35 PM

            thanks - I will look into that one - I am considering Chimichurri Grill. Any comments?

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              smilingal Mar 26, 2011 09:43 PM

              Ended up in Chimichurri Grill. Great place. We had chicken and meat empanadas, grass fed strip steaks with crispy onions, friends had prawns and a pork dish, with sides of burnt (that is what they were called!) cauliflower (really roasted the way I always make it! YUM!), and escarole. The bartenderess made a great side-car. I would visit again - however, too many others to investigate - and I must also confess that I was a bit disappointed in the quality of the steak @ $32! Pretty place with white tablecloths.

              We were unable to get reservations for Marseille or Hell's Kitchen. Those will be for next time.

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              Chimichurri Grill
              606 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036

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