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vicissitudes Aug 20, 2012 06:28 PM

Recommendation please for really good gnocchi or fresh pasta, Thursday lunch

Can anyone recommend a place to get good gnocchi or pasta for lunch this upcoming Thursday, somewhere between the high 20s and the low 50s. It doesn't matter east side or west side. Would also be nice if the place served good fish, but it's not as necessary as the good carbs. Price no object, but dress needs to be casual.

Thanks!
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     thegforceny Aug 20, 2012 07:00 PM

    Take a look at Ai Fiori menu. May be more "Smart Casual' due to business crowd, though last two weeks of August should be less so.
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       vicissitudes Aug 20, 2012 07:45 PM

      I'll be with somebody who only packed short sleeved shirts for his august trip to NYC. Think we can get away with lunch at Ai Fiori?
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         Pan Aug 21, 2012 04:28 AM

        Yes, I do.
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         vicissitudes Aug 21, 2012 04:26 AM

        Topping to see if anyone has advice about the flexibility of the dress code at Ai Fiori for lunch in August. Sandals ok for women? Short sleeves on men?

        Also, any thoughts on Rossini's or Asellina in case Ai Fiore really doesn't want us there? I realize they are not in the same league, but wondering if the pasta is at least good. Rossini has gnocchi on its menu.
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           Pan Aug 21, 2012 04:28 AM

          Call them if you're in doubt. But yes, I think you'll be OK, though possibly a bit chilly.
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             vicissitudes Aug 21, 2012 04:35 AM

            Will do. I think the guy is really warm-blooded.. I'll bring along a pashmina. Thank you.
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               Pan Aug 21, 2012 05:05 AM

              It's a great restaurant. I hope you go, and if you do, get the fantastic cocktail they make with bourbon.
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                 vicissitudes Aug 21, 2012 07:02 AM

                Thanks for the tip, but I've got a doctor's appointment that will prevent me. Alas!
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         mitchleeny Aug 20, 2012 06:35 PM

        'inoteca vino, cucina e liquori bar

        http://www.inotecanyc.com/liquori/hom...
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           vicissitudes Aug 20, 2012 06:46 PM

          Thanks, but they are booked for this Thursday.
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             kathryn Aug 20, 2012 07:02 PM

            I've been there for weekday lunch with plenty of tables available. Are you trying only on OpenTable? Try calling, there may be a configuration errors. Or they may not take reservations for lunch. Or maybe they are closed for a summer break.
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               vicissitudes Aug 20, 2012 07:46 PM

              I'll call tomorrow, but your guess that it might be a summer closure is probably the right one. Open Table offered me, as my next choice, Aug 25.
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