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Breakfast in Paris for someone with celiac disease (wheat intolerance)
Bonjour!
My Mother and I will be visiting Paris the first week in April. My Mom has an intolerance to wheat which includes rye, flour, barley, and oats. Lunch and dinner shouldn't be a problem for us but I was thinking that breakfast might be a little harder to navigate. We will be staying in the 16th and I have a feeling my Mom might want to eat in our neighborhood and then head out for the day to do our exploring. From doing some research I still wasn't sure if boulangeries and tea shops would offer things other than baked goods. Would any of you be able to make some recommendations for places where she could get some fruit, yogurt or maybe eggs?
Let me know if you need any additional info from me. Merci!!
Lincoln center dinner
Ed's Chowder House. Fresh seafood, amazing New England Clam chowder, a $35 prix fixe dinner menu and great service. Before you order they ask if you have a show to get to. Try the scallop ravioli!
http://www.chinagrillmgt.com/restaurants-and-bars/eds-chowder-house
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Ed's Chowder House
44 W 63rd St, New York, NY 10023
wedding cakes at a good value
Cake from Soutine is amazingl. I didn't get a wedding cake but, I did special order a cake and not only was it delicious but they got my special order design just right!
I would also suggest Momofuku. $350 gets you a 3 tier-cake.
http://www.momofuku.com/milk-bar/wedding-cakes/
in search of a round table!!!
I was thinking about Blue Ribbon. I should call and find out! Thanks.
in search of a round table!!!
hi all!
i have looked through some old posts in search of a round table for 7 or 8. i know that some places ( like la fonda del sol) have round tables for larger groups but we are looking to keep the prices lower than la fonda. as for food, the only real restriction is that we have a vegetarian in the group to consider. i was throwing around the idea of Korean BBQ (would forgo round table) but as a big meat eater I have never really paid much attention to veggie options. any thoughts?
also, a place that isn't super loud would be ideal. please let me know if i have left anything out! thanks in advance.
Prix Fixe dinner deals in Manhattan ?
- Some of Jean George's restaurants offer a $38 prix fixe for dinner (Nougatine, Perry St., JoJo, Vong, Matsugen and Mercer Kitchen). They are also offering $26 lunch prix fixe.
- Hearth is offering an Autumn tasting menu (3 courses for $35). The tasting menu is 3 set items, no choices.
- Compass is offering a $35 3 course prix fixe
- Vice Versa offers a $35 3 course prix fixe, as does their sister restaurant, Etc. Etc.
- Eleven Madison Park offers a 2 course LUNCH prix fixe for $28
- Momofuku Ssam bar offers a 3 course LUNCH prix fixe for $25
Enjoy!!
NYC CHer needs help for weekend in Providence.
Thanks for all the tips!! I am really looking forward to this trip and I think we will have some great meals! I have to say that I am a bit surprised by the "unsafe" comments, and I think my definition of "unsafe" is probably pretty different from Frank's. Anyway...
So I am thinking that Hemenway's might be good for Saturday night dinner and Nick's on Broadway would fit the bill for Sunday brunch. I have also heard a lot of talk about Seven Stars Bakery, and was thinking that we might grab some baked goods for breakfast on Saturday. As for lunch that day I am still not sure where to go. I guess it might be a good idea to walk around Federal Hill and snack as we go.
Thanks again for all of the advice!!
OH! I forgot -- My sister goes to Providence College.
NYC CHer needs help for weekend in Providence.
Hello all! I am a Bronx CHer who will be visiting my little sister at college in late October and I wanted to get some insider tips for good eats in Providence. We will want some good local grub for lunch and one nice rec for Saturday evening. I am not really sure what the specialties of RI are but we love everything, especially seafood! As for dinner on Saturday, I am not looking for super high-end but would be willing to spend $50/person (including wine, etc). I know my sister likes Andino's but I would like to treat her to something new and not Italian (I get plenty of that down here). Thanks in advance for all of your tips, and let me know if I need to be more specific in my request!
leaf chocolate?
Has anyone seen any chocolate shaped like a leaf with gold foil around the city? I can't seem to find anything on the internet except cheap wedding favor chocolate.
Tapas tonight?
Might be too late, but I have been going to this place for many years, and it is still one of my favorites.
http://www.lapaellanyc.com/
Is Halfsteak still going on??
So good, but the "halfsteak" was my least favorite part. The highlights: oyster sake shots, fried mac and cheese, smoked chicken wings with white bbq sauce(best ever), and the sliders with balsamic onions & truffled pecorino (outstanding)
NYC CHer needs a Philly (City Center) rec
I like to eat at tons of places in NYC (crispo, keens, fleur de sel, sripraphai, sapporo, etc.) but my cousin is picky (she has a fear of melted cheese!). She is from CT but moved down to Philly for work and NEVER goes out to eat. I've seen her eat hamburgers and Chinese. Maybe Standard Tap would be good, but I was thinking something a little more special for her birthday. I know she has eaten at Monks before, because it is right around the corner from her. I might have to do lunch there on Sunday - heard it is good.
NYC CHer needs a Philly (City Center) rec
My sister and I are headed down to Philly this weekend to celebrate my cousin's birthday. We need a place to eat on Saturday night in City Center. I would say we wouldn't want to spend more than 60/person and I don't think my cousin is super adventurous when it comes to food (no sushi). Anything new, delicious with local ingredients (and beer) is also always a plus!
Thanks in advance!
Is Halfsteak still going on??
I was just wondering if the Craftsteak Wednesday night promo was still going on. Also, if you went let me know what you liked!!!
Thanks!
what's missing from my list of must-try pizzas in nyc?
A must try is 089 trattoria on Arthur Ave in the Bronx. Amazing brick oven pizza! Not only is their margherita amazing, but their special pies, like la riccardo (Butternut squash puree, smoked mozzarella, pancetta, basil) is not to be missed.
What's the plan for restaurant week?
By the way, I got the QM RW menu:
Appetizers:
Caesar Salad
Butternut Squash Soup
Steak Tartare
Seared Diver Scallops, Grapes, Candied Pecans
Entrees:
Mediterranean Salad with Seared Yellowfin Tuna
Hanger Steak with Brandied Cherry Sauce
Open Faced Shrimp Salad Sandwich
Baby Back Ribs with Spicy Apricots
Dessert:
Choice of ice cream (5 diff flavors)
Vanilla
Orance Creamsicle Sherbet
Chocolate Rum Raisin
Pomegranate Pear Sorbet
Double Fudge Mint Chip
Looks good to me!!
What's the plan for restaurant week?
I am going to check out Quality Meats b/c I haven't tried it yet. I might even end up ordering off of the regular menu - that QM 2lb lobster roll has been calling to me.
What's the plan for restaurant week?
I did the Modern Bar room for RW this past summer and it was wonderful. They offered more than three choices per course and the food and service were both outstanding. ! I'll never stop thinking about the blue cheese flan I had with my steak - it was slammin'.
Here are some photos!
Revised BYOB list in 2009?
Kuma Inn - $5 corkage for wine
Himalayan Cafe - no corkage
Great Indian- 39th b/t 8th and 9th
Devi.
http://www.devinyc.com/index.html
not in midtown west, though.
Manhattan Chef's Table
Read this NYT article by Bruni on Chef's tables. It covers Craft, Bloomingdale Road and Beacon.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/24/dining/24note.html?_r=2&ref=dining
Possible to find reasonably priced GOOD sushi in midtown area?
They don't serve it on a paddle, but Yakitori Totto offers a variety of grilled bits.
http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/yakitori-totto/
34th & Lexington
when was paty's gone? i am not around there often, but whenever i was around 86th street in the afternoon hours the truck has been there. granted i haven't been there in more than a month. has something happened? i want to check out burrito deli! thanks for the tip, and if you haven't had a torta at paty's you should try one.
34th & Lexington
Street Carts:
Chicken & Rice - 43rd and 6th
Jamacian Dutchy - 51th st btw 6th and 7th
Daisy Mae (BBQ) - 50th st btw 6th and 7th
Halal Cart - 53rd near 6th
Treats Truck - on Tues and Thurs @ 38th st and 5th (if she has it you have to try the pb & jamwich - it's crazy good)
Patty's Tacos - 86th and Lex (If you are uptown you have to check this truck out for their awesome tortas, etc)
I would suggest checking out the Cellar Bar at the Bryant Park Hotel (40th W40th st btw 6th and 5th)
34th & Lexington
Keens 72 W 36th St - go to the pub for an out of this world burger - not to be missed.
Bon Chon Chicken 314 5th Ave- crazy good "Korean style fried chicken"
Blue Smoke 116 E 27th St - for bbq and good beer
Olympic Pita 58 W 38th st - falafel
Ginger Man (Bar) 11 E 36th St - amazing beer selection
Resto 111 E 29th St - burger or brunch
Kang Suh 1250 Broadway - Korean BBQ
that should get you going! hope others post, and have a great time.
First time dinner in Manhattan UES
you can have a wonderful dining experience on your budget if you do a prix fixe lunch or dinner. here are the names of a few places that offer PF meals:
davidburke & donatella (lunch)
jojo ($35 PF dinner offered btw 5:30 - 6:30 and after 9:30)
cafe boulud (lunch)
circus (lunch)
arabelle (lunch)
dinner near bronx zoo or botanical gardens
it is right underneath the kingsbridge 4 stop and it is called world of taste seafood.
Liebman's Deli - Bronx, NY - a Chowhound Recco pans out
awesome! i can't wait to check it out! thanks.
