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Report Back on Chow recommendations
As per the board practice, here's a brief on Chow recommendations while in Manhattan.
Persian at Persoplis (UES), French at Alloutette (UWS) and Indian at Nivrvana (midtown) all proved to be reasonably priced, flavorful and fun. Not too loud, seemed family friendly and all within easy walking distance of the subway or bus. Thanks for the good help.
Not a Chow recommendation but one of our favorite was Crispo on 14th street for delicious Italian. Loud, good service and a very nice selection. Our one splurge was Babbo in the West Village, one of Batali's joints. Nothing special and some dishes were disappointing.
Thanks for the help from all the hounds.
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Babbo
110 Waverly Pl, New York, NY 10011
Crispo
240 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011
Persepolis
1407 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10021
Alouette
2588 Broadway, New York, NY 10025
Nirvana
346 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10001
In Vancouver for 3 days
We're staying at a downtown hotel (Robson and Richards) and first time in Vancouver. Can I assume that there are plenty of neighborhood (not chain) restaurants within walking distance and anyone have any non fancy-schmancy gems that we should not miss?
Pre-theater dining
Will be going to theater...any suggestions for an early pre-theater dinner?
Dinner around Whitney
Hi and thanks in advance. Any suggestions for a weekday dinner around the Whitney museum? Neil
Steakhouse recommendation in KC
Room 39 has a terrific steak on their menu as well as various other nice dishes.
Hound from Manhattan seeks Flushing Chinese Advice
Thank you Kathryn. Excuse my ignorance, but what do the numbers in the article correspond to? A map I presume, but where is it? Thanks.
Loop Italian
Italian dinner in the loop? We like Volare but are meeting friends and would like a place that is a bit quieter and not so rushed but good basic Italian. Any suggestions? Thanks.
KC and OP(KS) for Lunch
We went to Rosedale on a weekday evening and it just nt very good. Chicken was dry and sides unremarkable. Just my two cents.
Dinner in Iowa City
Any good suggestions for a home based dinner place in Iowa City? Thanks.
In SF for five days.
First time trip to SF and want to sample authentic dim sum and any other suggestions for terrific ethnic food, street food, etc. We don;t need fancy tablecloths, just the real thing. I know this is a tall request since there are thousands of places, but let me know what you think. We are staying around 5th and Geary. Thanks.
Recommendations for anniversary dinner in Kansas City?
I will more than second Krause Dining - excellent food and service.
Lunch after Truman Museum/Independence, MO
We're off to the Truman Museum in Independence, MO and are looking for a good lunch place that is as real food as possible for five hungry guys on a road trip. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Brunch in the loop
Hi -any recommendations for bunch in the loop this Sunday? We have a car and can travel a bit. Thanks - Neil
Dinner in loop area
Thanks. Anyone have recommendation for good eats on a Saturday evening within walking distance or a short cab ride from The Allegro Hotel? Thanks - Neil
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Hi - we'll be in Oakland for one night on Sunday, 8/31 staying at the Waterfront Plaza Hotel in Oakland and need a good dinner place. We prefer real food, not fancy, perhaps typical of California. If not, good Asian. Any suggestions and thanks. Neil
Boston dinner - Italian or anything ethnic and good
Hi - we're in Boston on business on Sunday and Monday - any suggestions for good Italian (or nay good ethnic)? We're staying in Kendal Square/MIT area. Thanks - Neil
Michael Smith's in Kansas City?
We ate there the first week of opening and the service was a bit rough, perhaps understandable and the place is pretty loud. As for the food, good, but not spectacular and not as good as Smith's old haunt, 40 Sardines. For the price and for what it should be, nothing really popped.
NY Style pizza in KC?
OK - sorry - actually, Original Pizza is the best in KC an comes the closest.
NY Style pizza in KC?
Sorry Artemis54 - we've been here 35 years and from NY and still looking. :(
Noodle Shop - Brookside KC
Please let me add to the noodle talk with a vote for Blue Koi on 39th Street near the med center
Le Bouchon and Savarin
Hi - anyone have any feedback about these downtown restaurants for lunch or dinner? Heard good things but want some other opinions. And, any suggestions for good eats in, or close to, the loop area for a nice dinner? Ethnic especially. Thanks - Neil
Italian downtown and Brunch downtown
Any good recommendations for Italian downtown by Randolph and the same for brunch on Sunday? Thanks!
Good genuine food around MIT
Wow - thanks so much for your generousity of comments and thoughtful advice. Neil
Good genuine food around MIT
We're in town for a dinner staying in the the MIT/Kendall area. Any suggestions for good, honest food - doesn't ;t matter what kind although the top of the list is bistro, Italian, deli (possible in Boston?), Vietnamese. Thanks.
Times Square Italian for Lunch
Anyone know of walking distance around Times Square for sit down Italian lunch? Thanks.
Marriott Marquis Times Square
Hi - I need a moderately nice Italian or Chinese restaurant for taking some clients to lunch. Any ideas int his area? Thanks.
Babka from Greens in Brooklyn
I am having a serious babka emergency and can't find the web URL or phone numebr for Greens (Greenes?) in Brooklyn. I really need this to order for a fund raiser. Help? Thanks - Neil
