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Lizbet Jun 8, 2011 03:05 PM

Decent but not expensive near Walter Reade: Grand Sichuan 74?

We're seeing a film at Walter Reade (Lincoln Center) Sunday night and are looking, again, for a good restaurant but not too expensive, in the area. Don't want to spend much more than $25. pp. I looked at some suggestions-- I guess Shun Lee cafe might be a possibility, but it may be awfully crowded. I'm not a great fan of Ollie's, though location and prices are good. Was wondering about Grand Sichuan 74. Has anyone eaten there?

It doesn't have to be Chinese. But one of us is vegetarian, so not too meaty. Maybe someplace in upper 50's on 9th Ave.? Would like a place within a 10-block radius of B'way & 65 St. Any suggestions? Thanks.

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    Simon Jun 10, 2011 03:16 PM

    try Cafe Ronda on Columbus near 73rd...it fits the budget and the salads are good...

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    Cafe Ronda
    249 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10023

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      trav Jun 10, 2011 02:12 PM

      Some ideas
      Sushi A Go-Go 1900 Broadway between 63-64. Weather permitting, lovely to sit outside.
      Rosa Mexicano 61 Columbus Ave. at 62nd--if you watch what you order could be within budget.
      Le Pain Quotidien 60 West 65.

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      Rosa Mexicano
      61 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10023

      Sushi a-Go-Go
      1900 Broadway, New York, NY 10023

      Le Pain Quotidien
      60 W 65th St, New York, NY 10023

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        uwsgrazer Jun 9, 2011 07:43 PM

        ABA Restaurant (fka Istanbul Cafe) seems to meet your requirements on price, vegetarian options and location. I keep meaning to go, but still haven't made it. 'hounds have given it positive reviews in the past (that's how it got on my "list")

        http://www.abarestaurant.com/turkish_...

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        Aba
        325 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019

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          Alan Henderson Jun 9, 2011 06:21 AM

          Saravanaa's just opened a spot on Amsterdam and 79-80th. Perfect for vegetarians. I've only been to the Lexington Ave location, but I have always very much enjoyed it.

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          Saravanaa Bhavan
          413 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024

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            Lizbet Jun 9, 2011 08:45 AM

            I just checked out the reviews of this new branch on menupages and yelp, and there's general agreement that the service there is really terrible. Too bad-- I do like Indian food. The Lex. Ave. place got very good reviews; I will try to go there one day. Thanks for the suggestion.

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            kathryn Jun 9, 2011 06:13 AM

            There's a Szechuan Gourmet between 8th and Broadway on 56th.

            Here's a long thread on Grand Sichuan 74
            http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/734982

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            Szechuan Gourmet
            244 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019

            Grand Sichuan
            307 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023

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