Where would you eat if price wasn't an issue???
My parents are coming to town from San Francisco (so they are used to great food) and want to eat in a fabulous NYC restaurant. Price isn't an issue. I'm looking for incredible food and beautiful atmosphere. A special NY experience. San Francisco does the small, low-key restaurant with exceptional food quite well. I would like this to be more of NYC experience. We will be a party of six and would also like a place where we can enjoy great wine and conversation. I have tried Marea and can't get a reservation for the time we want. Thanks for your input!!
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Marea
240 Central Park South, New York, NY 10019
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I'd eat the kobe beef appetizer at Japonica every day, seven days a week, if I could afford to.
I really would. Here's a picture of an udon I had there recently. I like to photograph dishes or spaces where I love eating.
It's not a "sexy" space, moreover, it's quite unpretentious and basic, but their kitchen knows what the heck they're doing.
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Japonica
100 University Place, New York, NY 10003›1 Reply
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re: unionsquareyes
The OP is seeking incredible food and beautiful atmosphere. Japonica doesn't fit the bill, especially since they were considering Eleven Madison Park and Marea, and visited Per Se previously. Completely different league of restaurants.
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Per Se
10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019Eleven Madison Park
11 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10010Marea
240 Central Park South, New York, NY 10019
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Thank you everyone for these great suggestions. Given I need a reservation at 7pm in two weeks I'm not having any luck with any of them!
I have a reservation at Jean Georges at The Mark Hotel. Seems a bit staid to me. Any thoughts?
What about other more neighborhood restaurants that aren't on the tourist circuit? Lupa is one of my favorite all time restaurants but looking for a bit of a step up from there. Any thoughts? Thanks again!!
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Lupa
170 Thompson Street, New York, NY 10012Jean Georges
1 Central Park W, New York, NY 10023›4 Replies-
re: novella
I just had dinner last night at La Silhouette, my second time there. I just checked Opentable and it looks completely open at this point. The quality of food is very high. The chef worked at Daniel and the owners at Le Bernardin. It's fairly new and a bit under the radar. I would highly recommend it.
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La Silhouette
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re: novella
Exactly what date are you looking for?
ETA: Btw, if you are using OpenTable, many restaurants do not put tables for 6 on it. You have to call directly.
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re: novella
buttertart
May 20, 2011 08:57 AM
Not even SHO? Do call them, they've never been full when I've been there.
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re: buttertart
I have to say I, too, was surprised -- shocked, actually -- that SHO couldn't accommodate them. It's never been even close to full when we've been there. That's why I suggested that instead of relying on OpenTable, a direct call to the restaurant should be made.
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sgordon
May 19, 2011 08:47 AM
Well, if price is truly no issue - Masa.
If maybe it's an issue for Masa-level prices, I'd do Eleven Madison Park. Or, as someone above suggested, maybe take the trip up to Stone Barns if that's an option.
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Eleven Madison Park
11 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10010Masa
10 Columbus Cir, New York, NY 10019›2 Replies-
re: sgordon
Upthread (second post), novella said that EMP was out because one couple in their party has just been there. And Stone Barns is a no-go because her father would object to the schlep.
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ellenost
May 18, 2011 06:17 PM
I highly recommend Bouley. I think you'll be very happy with it: beautiful decor, delicious food and attentive service. Bouley has just redone their downstairs dining room, and it's stunning. My family just celebrated Mother's Day in the downstairs dining room (my request), and we were very happy. You should call them to check as to whether they are available.
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Bouley
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When is this? Most of the "price isn't an issue" places will be booked if it is anytime soon. I assume if Marea is already full, you are talking the next couple of weeks. That presumably rules out Per Se. With that off my list, I would probably look to EMP or consider heading out to Stone Barns.
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Per Se
10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019Marea
240 Central Park South, New York, NY 10019›8 Replies-
re: nmprisons
Yes, in two weeks. My father won't take a reservation after 7:30pm. Although I would love Stone Barns he would be annoyed by the drive. Have always wanted to try EMP but one of the couples joining us just went for there anniversary. We did Per Se last time they were here! Thanks for your suggestions however.
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Per Se
10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019-
re: novella
This feels like throwing darts . . .
The Modern?
GT?
Gotham?
La GrenouilleThose four scream NY to me.
Corton or Craft, maybe.
Other than expensive food, what are you looking for?
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Gramercy Tavern
42 E 20th St, New York, NY 10003The Modern
9 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019Gotham Bar and Grill
12 East 12th Street, New York, NY 10003Craft
43 E. 19th St., New York, NY 10003La Grenouille
3 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10022Corton
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re: novella
My suggestion would be SHO Shaun Hergatt. We've been there three times and have found the food to be incredibly delicious, including the tasting menu we had two weeks ago. My husband has done wine pairings each time (I don't drink) and came away very satisfied. Service is pleasant and professional, and I think the space is quite beautiful. SHO has not been getting the patronage it truly deserves because of its location in the FiDi, so you should not have any difficulty getting a reservation at short notice.
SHO photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/11863391@N03/sets/72157626669210098/
and here (includes shots of the space): http://www.flickr.com/photos/11863391@N03/sets/72157622498126890/
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buttertart
May 19, 2011 12:41 PM
Our lunch at SHO a few weeks ago was more enjoyable than our dinner at The Modern last week was, and never in a million years did I think that would be the case (not because SHO wasn't great, because our prior experiences at The Modern had been so stellar). Can't wait to go back to SHO.
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re: novella
If you like seafood:
Masa
Le Bernardin
Brooklyn FareIf you want a broader menu:
Daniel
Jean Georges
CortonIf you want high end Italian, like Marea:
Ai Fiori
Lincoln
Babbo
Scarpetta
Del Posto (though I haven't been there yet)-----
Babbo
110 Waverly Pl, New York, NY 10011Jean Georges
1 Central Park W, New York, NY 10023Le Bernardin
155 W. 51st St., New York, NY 10019Scarpetta
355 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10014Corton
239 West Broadway, New York, NY 10013Masa
10 Columbus Cir, New York, NY 10019Lincoln
142 W 65th St, New York, NY 10023Ai Fiori
400 5th Ave, New York, NY 10018-
re: H Manning
You won't be able to get into Brooklyn Fare for 6 people.
I second Daniel. I think it's the most beautiful restaurant in NYC. If I had to eliminate EMP and Per Se, it'd be either Daniel or Le Bernardin (don't care for the space, but the food is fantastic).
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Per Se
10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019Le Bernardin
155 W. 51st St., New York, NY 10019
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re: novella
If you can eat at 6:30 or 7pm that may actually work in your favor.
Have you done a quick search on OpenTable to see who has availability? Plug in 6, 7pm, and the date of your choice, then sort by price, decreasing. That often helps me just to see who might have space. Especially since a lot of restaurants will have very few tables for 6. It's not perfect but will give you at least an expectation of who has tables available.
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