Josephina or La Boite en Bois?

[TrishUntrapped]

Both menus sound good, both have prix fixe specials, and both have reservation times available after a Saturday matinee at Lincoln Center.

Is one considered better than the other? If not where else in the Lincoln Center area? I also considered Salumeria Rosi but they don't have any times available. Not interested in Mexican food.

Thanks for your thoughts.

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La Boite en Bois
75 W 68th St, New York, NY 10023

Josephina
1900 Broadway, New York, NY 10023

Salumeria Rosi
283 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10023

[TrishUntrapped]

Seeing this thread resurrected, I thought I should give it some closure. We ended up at Salumeria Rosi and I wrote a review about it here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/776207

[arepo]

Compass has been closed for years. Josephina's closed 2 years ago.

If the consensus is that La Boite en Bois, whose prices were under $30 for the Prix Fixe, is not up to snuff, fine.

Telepan, which is definitely more upscale, comes with a more upscale price as well, just like the rest of the other ones on your list.
I was trying to recommend something that was in your price range and you stated $30 would be okay. La Boite en Bois is $28.
Whatever you end up choosing, I wish you a happy and fulfilled life together.

[Pan]

They ended up at Salumeria Rosi, as you can see in the post you replied to.

[rose water]

arepo, did you mean for your comments to be here? http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/874317

[arepo]

Thank you rose water. You are so right. Where did this thread come from anyway?
I will now post in the proper place. And thanks again for the heads up.

[TrishUntrapped]

Even though this is the wrong thread, I appreciate the sentiments about a happy and fulfilled life. ;-)

[trav]

Why not try Bar Boulud ---right across the street from Lincoln Center and a lovely restaurant.

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Bar Boulud
1900 Broadway, New York, NY 10023

[TrishUntrapped]

Good news, was able to get a table at Salumeria Rosi! So we're set.

Note to self: Don't believe everything you read on opentable.com.

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Salumeria Rosi
283 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10023

[coasts]

please report back. i live around the corner from Salumeria Rosi and went just once. here's hoping you have a better experience!

[mninj]

Have you considered Compass? It's a slightly longer walk, but they're REALLY good about reservations, and the food there has always been quite good.

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Compass
208 West 70th Street, New York, NY 10023

[City Kid]

I agree with the other underwhelmed opinions of La Boite en Bois, meh to the food, service, and comfort level. There is a new Atlantic Grill on W. 64th St., just across from Lincoln Center that is lovely and spacious with very good food. Reasonably priced prix fixe and a la carte options.

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Atlantic Grill
49 W 64th St, New York, NY 10023

[TrishUntrapped]

I should have mentioned, seafood is out for me - allergies. Atlantic Grill does have some non-seafood offerings, but probably still not the spot for us.

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Atlantic Grill
49 W 64th St, New York, NY 10023

[rose water]

Le Boite en Bois had a stand up last night at the winter's eve event, where they were serving a single ravioli for $3. Overwhelmingly rich/creamy, overwhelmingly salty, overcooked pasta. Is this representative of what they have to offer?

[coasts]

i don't find them terribly exciting. that said, the offerings from Telepan and Picholine last night were both delicious, well balanced and perfectly crafted for the season.

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Telepan
72 W. 69th Street, New York, NY 10023

Picholine
35 West 64th St., New York, NY 10023

[rose water]

My little one was not interested in letting me check out the food options. I knew I was probably missing out on good stuff. Hmph. What was interesting was the very long line for Dizzy's Club Coca Cola. Is it because deep fried Mac and cheese had broad appeal, or do they actually have food worth eating?

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Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola
33 W 60th St, New York, NY 10023

[coasts]

ah, i didn't make it down that far. i stayed close to the Apple Store for the Christian McBride show. good times. dinner at Grand Sichuan afterwards.

[armagnac]

Last time I was at La Boite en Bois, the small space was so crowded with tables that we were quite uncomfortable. Josephina is more spacious. A favorite there is a duck dish called Duck Duck.

[boredough]

Haven't been to Josephina, but found Boite en Bois to be just ok.
Have you looked at Telepan (on w69th just east of Columbus)? $55 for 4 courses, a little more expensive but better food.

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Telepan
72 W. 69th Street, New York, NY 10023

[TrishUntrapped]

Husband's not wild about Telepan's online menu.

But we are now considering Gabriel's as well.

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Gabriel's
11 W 60th St, New York, NY 10023