Ciao Bella on 92nd closed?

Thanks for the update! I'm glad it's not closed for good.

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Ciao Bella on 92nd closed?

I stopped by there yesterday and it was closed with paper on the windows. Anyone know if this is permanent?

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Arzak - how bad is smoking section?

We ate here last week and could also only get a reservation in the smoking section. There was actually no one smoking in our area at all. There is a good amount of spacing between the tables so I do not think it would have been a problem anyway. It was well worth the risk!

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Augusto's in Warminster?

Any thoughts on this restaurant?

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Favorite quick weeknight meal?

Thanks everyone! I'll definitely be using your suggestions

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Favorite quick weeknight meal?

My husband is the chef in our house, but he is going to be in class 2 nights a week for the next 2 years. So that leaves me in charge of dinner.

What are your favorite meals that take less than 30-45 minutes to prepare? We'll eat pretty much anything, healthy ideas preferred.

Thanks!

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Wedding Rehearsal Dinner

We had our rehearsal dinner at Estia and I loved it. We had a private room for 50 but, I'm pretty sure that room opened up for bigger parties. The food and service were great. My favorite part was that there is a separate lounge area so we had a cocktail half-hour before dinner. It was nice to have all the family and out of town guests mingle before being seated.

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Please help me choose wine for wedding reception

That is actually where we plan to go--should have mentioned that before!

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Please help me choose wine for wedding reception

Thanks! I should have said though, that even though the wedding is in Philly, we'll probably purchase in NJ or DE.

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Please help me choose wine for wedding reception

Thanks! Wedding is in Philadelphia.

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Please help me choose wine for wedding reception

Hello,
My fiance and I could use some help choosing wine for our wedding reception. We need two reds and two whites (2 of which will be served at dinner). The meal is a split entree of filet with cabernet emulsion and lump crabcake with remoulade sauce. We would like to stay in the range of 12-16 per bottle.

This is what the liquor store suggested which seems incredibly uninspired considering they are all from the same vineyard and also are $17/bottle.

Estrella Proprietor's Reserve Sauvignon Blanc (dinner white)
Estrella Proprietor's Reserve Shiraz (dinner red)
Estrella Proprietor's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (bar red)
Estrella Proprietor's Reserve Chardonnay (bar white)

Also would appreciate a champagne or sparkling wine rec. The store recommended Pascal Toso Brut Champagne for 15/bottle. I would prefer a good sparkling wine than a cheap champagne (but admit I'm not too knowledgeable here).

Thanks in advance!!

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bridal shower

Here is a post from January which may help

http://www.chowhound.com/topics/372199

In that post is a message about a shower I attended at Supper which was really nice

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Restaurant for my rehearsal dinner for my September wedding

We just booked Estia for our November rehearsal dinner. It is a really pretty space and the banquet manager, Hilary, has been very responsive. I live out of town so have never actually eaten there, but have only heard good reviews. I orginally wanted a BYO restaurant, but found it hard to find place for a group our size (50).

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East Side Restaurants

My first thought was Rafina Taverna on York between 78 and 79.

Greek restaurant with great grilled fish and not loud at all. I believe they have music late, after ten or so, but quiet before that.

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Black & White Cookies?

Another vote for Pick-a-Bagel, but I haven't tried many of the others listed here. I'll have to get to work...

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Potato Waffles in NYC

I had the potato waffle at Sarabeth's and thought it was pretty good. I don't see it on their current menu on menupages, though.

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Best coconut cupcakes on the UES?

I don't know if Two Little Red Hens makes coconut cupcakes, but definitely worth giving them a call. All the other cakes/cupcakes I've had there have been great.

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Best Upper Eastside Takeout????

These are our regulars

Thai: Sala Thai
Sushi: Poke (takeout, but no delivery)
Indian: Mumtaz
American: Willy's
Chinese: Wu Liang Ye, Pig Heaven
Diner: Gracie Mews
Italian: Grotta del Mare, Sotto Cinque
Mexican: Taco Taco, Sabor a Mexico

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NYC Bridal Shower Ideas

I attended a really nice baby shower brunch at Supper. There were about 15 people there, but definitely room for up to to 10-15 more. It's a private room--pretty and set up nicely. We were able to choose from the entire menu and they served a first course of salad and second course of lemon spaghetti before the main dish.

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