Yeah - think the final decision is for Veritas. It's been very difficult trying to please my NYC chef palate along with trying to accomodate my 68 year old suburban NJ dad and his picky wife. I think Veritas will be a great happy medium where we'll all be pleased. Thanks again for the assistance.

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Veritas
43 East 20th St., New York, NY 10003

He supposedly wanted to take me anywhere I wanted to go, but after checking out menus got scared off for being too "foodie". I've made a reservation at Veritas and Scarpetta. Still thinking about Maialino, too. Thank you so much for the suggestions and advice!

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Veritas
43 East 20th St., New York, NY 10003

Scarpetta
355 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10014

Maialino
2 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10010

So, apparently, every place I chose (Babbo, Del Posto, Daniel, Le Bernadin, Locanda Verde) was too "foodie" for my dad. I've since suggested Maialino, Gramercy Tavern, Gotham Bar and Grill, Veritas, and Aureole. Not loving the choices, but think they're happy mediums between my choices and what appeals to dad and his picky wife. Help! Suggestions on these places, at least? None are ideal, but... think they might be the best places to fit both of our choices.

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Gramercy Tavern
42 E 20th St, New York, NY 10003

Del Posto
85 10th Avenue, New York, NY 10011

Veritas
43 East 20th St., New York, NY 10003

Aureole
135 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036

Gotham Bar and Grill
12 East 12th Street, New York, NY 10003

Locanda Verde
377 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10013

Maialino
2 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10010

My father wants to take me to Babbo for my 35th birthday. They're "booked". Where do we go instead? Scarpetta? Locanda Verde? He's old school Italian suburban NJ guy. I'm progressive NYC pastry chef/ food lover. Where do we go to appeal to both of our tastes/senses?

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Babbo
110 Waverly Pl, New York, NY 10011

Scarpetta
355 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10014

Locanda Verde
377 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10013