Need another option for Trattoria Monti...

Trattoria Monti is fullly booked when we are in Rome. Any other thoughts?

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Trattoria Monti
Via di San Vito,13a, Roma , IT

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Lunch in Montalcino...thoughts?

I was at Grappolo Blu a few years ago and enjoyed but looking for a new place to try. Does not necessarily have to be in town. We have a wine tasting at Mate scheduled for after lunch. Any thoughts?

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Antico Arco, Trattoria Monti and La Gensola.....

Will we be happy eaters for our three dinners in Rome? We hope to be able to enjoy a variety of pasta with our three dinners.

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Antico Arco
Piazzale Aurelio, 7, Roma 00151, IT

Trattoria Monti
Via di San Vito,13a, Roma , IT

La Gensola
Piazza della Gensola, 15, Rome, Lazio 00153, IT

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Restaurants Near Waldorf Astoria open on Sunday

I do in fact mean the Cavalieri Hilton which is now part of Waldorf Astoria portfolio. Any restaurants nearby open on Sunday that will not break the bank?

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Restaurants Near Waldorf Astoria open on Sunday

Can anyone recommend a few nice simple typical Roman restaurants near Waldorf Astoria that are open on Sunday night?

Thanks!

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Antico Arco, Glass Hostaria or Casa Bleve.....

Headed to Rome with my wife, daughter (18 months) and the in-laws. My wife and I get one night out by ourselves. Please steer me the right way.

Thanks!

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Antico Arco
Piazzale Aurelio, 7, Roma 00151, IT

Casa Bleve
Via del Teatro Valle, 49, Roma 00186, IT

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Tuscany Help....Home Base - Lucignano

My family and I have a villa rental in Lucignano for a week in early May.

Can you give me comments on restaurants listed below that I am considering:

Il Goccino
La Rocca
Osteria La Porta
Ristorante Le Chiavi d'oro
Osteria Acquacheta

What other places should I be looking at?

Also, any winery recommendations would be great.

Thanks!

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Osteria La Porta
loc. Monticchiello,Via del Piano,1, Pienza, Tuscany 53026, IT

La Rocca
Via Matteotti, 15-17, Lucignano, Tuscany , IT

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Rome - Three Nights/Two Dinner Needed...

I will be in Rome for three nights in early May with my wife, then 18 month-old daughter and in-laws. A tricky combo to say the least.

All I have so far is:

Dinner 1 - Ristorante Paris

I am looking for two more dinners. One being a traditional Roman meal at moderate price point then another dinner spot that is a bit more contemporary Italian and can be a more expensive (this will be meal for my wife and I).

We will be staying at Westin Excelsior.

Thanks for your help!

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Business Dinner on a Sunday near Washington Square

I have a business dinner for around 12 people next Sunday night near Washington Square. Would love to do Babbo or Blue Hill but will be next to impossible to get reservation at this point. Any thoughts? Entrees prices around $30 or below and a nice wine list. Thanks!

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San Diego - Gaslamp Quarter

I am looking for a restaurant in Gaslamp Quarter for 12 person business dinner. Looking for a menu with fair amount of choices and good wine list. Anything good? I want to avoid chains. Thoughts on Urbana Cucina? Any other recommendations?

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Craft or Momufuku Ssam

I know the two are very different but if presented with the choice.....

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Craft or Momufuku Ssam

This Thursday night. Which place would you rather dine at?

Thanks!

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Looking for Venison Dish

Will be in NYC next week. Do you know of anywhere I can get a nice piece of Venison? Maybe some brussels sprouts on the side.

Thanks!

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Momofuku Ssam

Will be in town for two nights mid-December. Headed to Babbo one night and thinking Momofuku Ssam for Thursday night. If we go around 9 or 10 how long of a wait would we have for two people.

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2 Night Stay in NYC in Mid-December Babbo one night.....need another rec

We are headed to Babbo one night but need some help with second night.

Look for moderately priced restaurant (not Italian).

Thinking Momfuku Ssam (how long of a wait on a Thursday night?)
Casa Mono
Others?

Thanks!

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Liguria Bakery

I am big focaccia bread fan and would love to try. Do you think they will be open on Sunday over Labor Day?

Thanks!

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Cioppino on a Sunday

What options are there in North Beach?

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Cioppino on a Sunday

Can you find good cioppino in Ferry Building if not can you give a few places near Ferry Bulding or Union Square for lunch on a Sunday. Thanks!

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Zuni Cafe

My wife and I will be going for dinner over Labor Day weekend. We have been once before and got the roast chicken. Anything other standouts on the menu we can't miss out on?

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Good Wine Shop Santa Rosa/Healdsburg

I will be in Santa Rosa and Healdsburg over Labor Day weekend. Can you recommend a wine shop with pretty sizeable inventory. Thanks!

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Late Night Dinner Near Hyatt Madeleine

I am looking for place to eat around 11:30PM - 12PM (Wednesday) within walking distance of the Hyatt Madeleine. Thanks for your help!

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Cheese Souffle

I am looking for a place to get a cheese souffle not necessarily entire three course meal of souffles (Le Souffle).

Any help would be appreciated!

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Aug 6-9 Itinerary...Please give thoughts.

Aug 6
Lunch - Le Comptoir - we will walk up around 2PM
Dinner - We will be on bike tour near Eiffel - Thought on late night dinner??

Aug 7
Dinner - La Rotisserie de Beaujolais

Aug 8
Lunch - La Table de Joel Robuchon
Dinner - Chez Josephine

Aug 9
Dinner - Frenchie

Feel free to give me your thoughts. I have done a bit of research and believe these places will be open during my stay in August. I would like to try lobster rolls at Spring as well but seems tough to get in.

Thanks!

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Drinks before/after dinner

I will be in Paris with a few friends Aug 5-9. I am looking for a few recommendations (bars, wine bars) for places to get drinks before and after dinner. We are staying at Park Hyatt but do not want to have drink on-site. Plus any thoughts on Willi's Wine Bars? Much appreciated.

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Robuchon for Lunch

What is the price for lunch at Robuchon? I am looking for great lunch experience for 60-70 euros? Any other ideas? Thanks.

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Roast Chicken & Frites in August

Souphie,

Thanks for your help! Do you know if Rotis Beuajolais is open in August? I am pretty sure L'Ami Louis is closed in early August.

Also we are doing a bike tour on our first night and bike tours wraps between 10 and 11 PM on Wednesday night near Eiffel Tower. Do you know of any places we could get a good bite to eat?

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Roast Chicken & Frites in August

Can anyone give me a few names of restaurants that serve great escargot, roast chicken and frites that will be open in first two weeks of August. Thanks!

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Paris In Early August

My brother and I will be heading to Paris (his first time) in early August. We will be staying at Park Hyatt. I am going to attempt to get reservation at Le Comptoir (if not dinner then lunch). Looking for two other places one bistro and one more formal. Would love to return to L'Ami Louis but I believe they are shuttered for August. Any thoughts?

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Best $30 Wines Napa/Sonoma

I am headed to Napa/Sonoma next week and I am looking for quality wines for around $30. Interested in Cabs, Zins and Pinots

So far I am headed to:
Napa
Chappellet (Mountain Cuvee)
Orin Swift (Prisoner)
Havens (Black & Blue)
Buehler (Cab)
Any other suggestions??

Sonoma
Ridge
Gary Farrell
Any other suggestions??

I would like to go to Hirsch and Chasseur but not sure they are very realistic (too long a drive).

Thanks very much!

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