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Dublin dining near Abbey Theatre
Hey, Patricko: just wanted to suggest that the OP follow your great advice. My husband and I so loved Pichet's early bird that we went there twice in our less-than-a-week stay. Great food, great value, friendly and attractive place.
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Do you give everyone Thanksgiving leftovers to take home?
I never realized this was such a hot topic, until a couple of years ago, my brother-in-law to be was heard uttering after leaving our place, "No leftovers, I've never heard of such a thing!" To call a host stingy or a cheapskate after buying, cooking, and hosting a feast (with only a couple of side contributions) seems crazy to me. My husband and I have, by default, hosted family Thanksgiving dinner for some 30 years because no one else would do it. Consequently, we all have some fond holiday memories. If I have worked hard to host the dinner, it seems fair to me that the leftovers belong to me, exception for children living away from home. I buy the largest turkey I can find and our family of four has no difficulty whatever in consuming what remains during the week following Thanksgiving. If I sent guest home with leftovers, there would be virtually nothing left over for us. Anyone who wants the leftovers should feel free to prepare and host the dinner and invite us over. I would be delighted to be a guest and would not expect to go home with anything.
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NY for Christmas w/toddler - help me fill in the blanks
I recommend Certe for breakfast or an informal lunch whenever someone is looking in the neighborhood you are staying in. It is on 55th between 5th and 6th Aves. -- great food, reasonable, super-friendly, you feel like you are eating in a friend's kitchen. Take-out up front and some tables and catering prep in the back. I'll bet you and your child will enjoy it: everything from excellent baked goods to hot cereal to more elaborate breakfast and lunch entrees.
http://www.menupages.com/restaurants/...
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Dublin lunch and dinner tips?
Hey, Patricko: just checking back in to thank you. We LOVED Pichet...went there for dinner twice in the week we were in Dublin: great staff and fabulous food. The Early Bird is an incredible deal. Also had a very satisfying lunch at Gruel, hearty seafood soup and delicious bread on a rainy day. Almost went to Pig's Ear, which also looked great, as did La Maison. We had a lovely dinner at Dax, which we also loved. The biggest surprise was the great food in Dublin...being NYC folks we honestly didn't expect that!
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affordable ( but still deliscious) brunch with drinks included?
I had brunch at Calle Ocho (Columbus btw. 81-82 Sts.) a while back and it had all you can drink sangira included. As I recall it was reasonable and good, if a bit crowded and noisy.
www.calleochonyc.com
446 Columbus Ave
New York, NY 10024
(212) 873-5025
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Radio City
I hope you enjoy it! It is a favorite of mine and I love that the prix fixe is served all evening and has so many great choices...can't beat it at $21.95. It is a tiny place so reservations are a must.
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Midtown Breakfast with kids - 54th and 5-6th
My favorite breakfast place in the area is Certe: great food (breakfast menu as well as home-baked goodies), cozy spot, and exceedingly friendly. Take-out in the front, dining room and catering prep in the back. Your kids will enjoy it.
www.certenyc.com
20 W 55th St
New York, NY 10019-5373
(212) 397-2020
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Radio City
I'd suggest Akdeniz on 46th St. between 5th & 6th Aves. A great value with an incredible prix fixe, something for everyone, from simple grilled fish and chicken to kabobs to Turkish specialties. Friendly service. Reserve ahead.
http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/...
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Need Rec for Dinner Near Symphony Space -TONIGHT
There is a nice Pio Pio on Amsterdam @94th -- under budget.
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compass, telpan or other
I have to say, I have had completely the opposite experience at Compass: the food was unusual and very good, with a slightly different approach including a platter of delicious appetizers for the table, individual entrees, and the same assorted platter approach for dessert. Excellent service. I didn't like the food or service at the one brunch I had at Telepan, but it has its fans.
Nice Matin is a lovely spot, and though I have not been for brunch I hear it is very good and I believe it is served Saturdays.
201 W 79 St
New York, NY 10024
(212) 873-6423
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Going to Whitney -- where should we eat?
You are so right, RGR! It is Le Magnifique and it is in the same space (and same owners) as the old Buzina Pop Brazilian place. Great, classic bistro menu. FYI: former Bistro du Nord, now Le Paris, on Madison at 93rd, has the identical menu and, I understand, the same owners.
Le Magnifique
1022A Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10021
(212) 879-6190
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Going to Whitney -- where should we eat?
Le Magnique, a lovely, authentic French bistro, is very convenient to the Whitney -- at Lexington & 73rd Street. The food is very good and reasonable, including a great $19.95 prix fixe that is served until 7 PM.
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Spanish Harlem
I only know of one La Fonda Boriqua, are there others? Are you thinking of El Paso Taqueria, which does have 3 locations (116th, 103rd, and 97th)?
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Spanish Harlem
La Fonda Boriqua is actually on 106th between Third & Lex.
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Spanish Harlem
Wow, thanks for this info...guess I'll stick to El Paso. I had passed Spaha Cafe and wondered about it, now I'll give it a try.
Moustache is very good, fresh, reasonable Turkish/Middle Eastern and just the sort of thing we could use more of. If you want to try homestyle Puerto Rican I suggest La Fonda Boriqua (older posts here too) -- sort of a PR coffee shop and if you don't mind something even more modest, but clean and very good food and friendly service, there's Lechonera El Barrio Restaurant on 103rd btw. Third & Lex.
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Need Restaurant Recs near the Whitney
This link may help:
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/596807
Note: La Goulue is no more.
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Thanksgiving Dinner...One if by Land vs Four Seasons Restaurant?
Opinions vary widely, that's what makes CH so interesting, but I had more than one bad experience within the last couple of years at One if By Land (returning at the suggestion of others). We had one dinner and two brunches there that were pretty awful, and service by supercilious waiters who seemed to care less. I have never understood the "romantic" thing there, because the food and service are such key ingredients in romantic ambiance. From what I have read, I don't think my experiences were exceptions.
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Thanksgiving Dinner...One if by Land vs Four Seasons Restaurant?
I haven't been to the Four Seasons in years, but I have been to One if by Land...horrible food, horrible service. I'd suggest you keep looking! Provide a few more criteria or other choices you are considering and you will likely get some good suggestions.
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Great Barrington MA
It is really lovely: nice homey setting and great food by a French husband and American wife team! Very reasonable considering the quality. If your timing is right, you may catch the jazz pianist I think is there now during dinner. Request the front room, I think it is nicest!
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Pre-theater, brunch, early dinner suggestions please
If you like Etc. Etc. but want a change of scenery, Vice Versa, its sister restaurant, has one of the best pre-theater menus I've tried. It's a few blocks farther north but shouldn't be a problem:
http://www.viceversarestaurant.com/in...
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Great Barrington MA
My favorite special dinner place in the area is Chez Nous in Lee.
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Dinner near 56th & 7th
One of my favorite Turkish places is Akdeniz, which has a super pre-theater menu, is on 46th between 5th and 6th Aves. To me that's walking distance, not sure about you.
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Upper West Side Brunch
Actually did not at all love the one brunch I had at Telepan: supercilious and inattentive service and so-so food. May be worth another try at some point.
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nuts from chinatown groceries
One word of caution if buying nuts in Chinatown, especially in bulk. Store in freezer bags in the fridge or freezer to keep fresh and discourage the growth of pests. Some years ago I bought bargain cashews in Chinatown that must have contained tiny larvae that grew into winged insects that infested all my cabinets and flew all around my kitchen. Not sure if some of the items available in Chinatown are subject to the same scrutiny as more commercially available nuts, such as at Trader Joe's, where I now buy them and they are plenty cheap.
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Upper West Side Brunch
Compass has a nice, slightly more upscale prix-fixe brunch for $28, which is very good...appetizer platters (smoked fish, savory mini tarts, yogurt with granola and fruit) and dessert platters (mini parfaits, mini cheese cakes, financiers) for the table and individual selection of a brunch or lunch entree. Great coffee, great service, calm surroundings conducive to converstion.
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Re: prefix 20.00 menu at fishtail = worth it?
I went with a party of 4 over Labor Day for the then $20 now $25 prix fixe and was quite impressed. Nice table and service, not at all rushed as another poster noted, and a very good meal, especially considering the price...fresh plump oysters, excellent grilled salmon and swordfish with very good fries. I especially loved the peanut brittle available at the hostess station. Not sure what people expect for $20-25 but I certainly did not feel ripped off.
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Dinner Upper West side
The Sunday night supper at Dovetail is delightful with lots of innovative flavor combinations that really work. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and it is a terrific bargain. And the best corn bread anywhere! I think it would be a great last meal to round up your trip and then take a neightborhood stroll back to the Lucerne.
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East 70's brunch
I love Atlantic Grill: the brunch is great, very moderately priced, and lovely service. It's probably too late to reserve, though, so it might be a wait. You might try Le Magnifique on Lexingon @74th, a nice, newish very French bistro. I've only had dinner there but it has been delicious, charming, and quite reasonable.
Le Magnifique
1022A Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10021
(212) 879-6190
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Best greek in nyc?
Edit: Kellari does serve a vegetable moussaka as an entree for lunch and more traditional appetizers such as spanakopita for lunch and dinner...though the focus is on the freshest seafood.
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Italian Restaurants in Manhattan
Second Vice Versa...ate there for the second time a couple of weeks ago and loved the food, friendly service...and quiet even when crowded. And I would definitely call it romantic! The $35 pre-theater menu is a steal.
