I am staying on East 61st and Lexington with Aunt Jane. Where could I take Aunt Jane on a
Saturday night , within 10 blocks either way to treat her to a wonderful dinner?? Any help would
be much appreciated!!
By Houston2
on Apr 15, 2011 05:22 PM
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Do you have a budget for food (i.e. not including drinks, tax, and tip)?
If budget is not a concern, the most wonderful (and formal) options would be Daniel and La Grenouille, though reservations might be a challenge if you plan to take her out tomorrow night.
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La Grenouille
3 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10022
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Yes, I plan to take her out tomorrow evening. If I can not get reservations at either of those
esteemed restaurants do you have another suggestion Peter?
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According to OpenTable, you can still get reservations for tomorrow at Cafe Boulud on 76th Street and Madison Avenue. I think this would be a fine place to take your Aunt for a special dinner.
But call Daniel and La Grenouille tonight. They might have cancellations for tomorrow evening.
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Cafe Boulud
20 East 76th St., New York, NY 10021
La Grenouille
3 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10022
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I've enjoyed my meals at Park Avenue Spring (Park Ave. & E. 63 St.).
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Park Avenue Cafe
100 E 63rd St, New York, NY 10021
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Thank you for the suggestion. This restaurant would be an easy walk for us.
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While the food at Park Avenue SummerFallWinterSpring is fine, it doesn't hold the proverbial candle to the stellar cuisine at Cafe Boulud, one of our favorite restaurants. Chef Gavin Kaysen is cooking some of the best food in the city right now, and we recently had two sensational dinners there. The wine list is superb, service is cordial and polished, and the ambiance is lovely. Cafe Boulud may be Daniel Boulud's second-tier restaurant (after his flagship), but everything about it is first-rate. I think Aunt Jane would love it!
Cafe Boulud photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/11863391@N03/sets/72157626251539228/
Note: Jackets are not required though most of the gentlemen do wear them.
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I recommended Park Avenue Spring since it is within the OP's requested geographical zone (2 blocks-walking distance). Cafe Boulud (and other great restaurants) is beyond the 10 block radius.
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True enough about the geographical radius. But I think Cafe Boulud is totally worth going a bit further. Also, while our first experience at PAS was very good, we had problems the second time, which is the reason we've not rushed to go again.
OpenTable is showing reservations available at La Grenouille. But they are early and late, so If those times won't suit him, the OP should call because prime time reservations on Saturdays are "restricted," i.e., the restaurant doesn't give them to OT, and there could be something available via direct contact.
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La Grenouille
3 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10022
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Ellen, we decided to go to Park Avenue Spring. The forecast is rain and we will be able to walk
there. I will let you know how we like it. The menu looks wonderful!
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Park Avenue Cafe
100 E 63rd St, New York, NY 10021
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Great! Look forward to your review since it's be several months since I've been there. My favorite side dish is the potato latkes (pancakes). We usually have fights over them :-). Hope you and your aunt have a wonderful time!
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