I would try the back garden at Palma on Cornelia Street - they have really good Italian food and its a nice setting.

If a large and diverse selection is what you're looking for, I'd try The Ginger Man
http://www.gingerman-ny.com/

I'm planning a brunch for 6 people in a few weeks, and deciding between Blue Ribbon Bakery, Jane, and Cookshop (and any other recommended places!). We're all 30-somethings and budget is @$30-40pp. Of these three places, what should I pick? Any other places worth considering? Downtown (E or W) preferred. One friend is vegan, so that's also something to consider.
Thanks!

Try the dulce de leche or the crimson and cream (red velvet). I live down the street and this place is a dangerous thing to have so close by!

You should check out Sweet Revenge - just opened on 62 Carmine near Bedford st. Their cupcakes are fantastic, and the place is really cute.

Anyone been to Cabrito on Carmine St. yet? I don't know if it has officially opened yet but it has been busy the last two nights...

Walked by BarFry this morning (4/14) and all the windows were covered with Newspaper...did they shut down??

I live right across the street, and had heard bad reviews right after it opened. But, we decided to give it a try a few weeks ago and were pleasantly surprised. It was a friday night and only half full at around 9pm. I thought the service was good, and there were a lot of non-fried food options. It's obviously a touchy subject with the staff, and our waiter made an obvious effort to point out the non-fried options. There was a fluke appetizer that we really liked, and also the tempura pieces weren't as heavy as I heard they were when they first opened. So, in summary, sounds like they're suffering from a weak opening, but they're trying to improve the menu based on the feedback. I would go back.

Thanks everyone - I think I'm going to go with the Tribeca branch of Plataforma...

I'm trying to plan my husband's 30th birthday dinner for 10-12 people for a couple of weeks from now. He really wants Brazilian food, preferably somewhere with great steaks. Any suggestions for potential locations? Any thoughts on Churrascaria Plataforma, Carne Vale, or Delicia Brazil?
Thanks!

I'm having dinner at Red Cat tonight - any advice?
Thanks.

My husband and I have started a "date night" every other friday night - any suggestions for restaurants we should add to the list? Budget is around $60-$130 total. I would avoid Thai and Indian.

So far we've been to:
-Market Table
-Falai
-Kirara
-North Square
-Crispo

I went last Tuesday night at 7:30 and it was pretty packed. It got a lot less crowded at around 8:30 - we got seats at the bar for drinks - no food. Definitely a fun stop during the holidays just for the decor...

I'm looking for a place for a holiday steak dinner (for 3 of us), but would like to try something other than the Smith & Wollensky, Peter Luger - type places - Any recommendations for places with great steak in the W.Village/Greenwich Village/Meatpacking?