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Lunch in Soho or nearby. Dinner near Lincoln Center.

Thanks everyone. This is for a Friday around 1pm. Although I'm considering going earlier/more breakfasty since dinner will need to be so early. Perhaps we could also get Bathalzar resers then.

on Dec 19, 2007

HungryLA in Manhattan

Lunch in Soho or nearby. Dinner near Lincoln Center.

Hey all,
Can I get some recs for a great lunch place in (or walking distance in the cold) of Soho? I tried Balthazar but the reser time was too late. Thinking maybe Aquagrill but I've been there before. Maybe Lupa if I can get (hahaha). My dad wants "really atmosphere-y". By that I think he means different, cool and NY-y. Would going to Tribeca help? Any thoughts?
Also, dinner near Lincoln Center before a show. He thinks O'Neals? And Mozart Cafe for dessert after. Thoughts?
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!

on Dec 18, 2007

HungryLA in Manhattan

Sonoma, Healdsburg, etc.

Had a great time and thanks everyone for your help!

TRIP REPORT:
Drove in thru Napa and stopped at Market in St Helena for our first meal. Great food and great lunch options, loved the atmosphere. Had a steak and cheese sandwich and a glass of Rose. Hubby had 1/2 dozen raw oysters and the mac n' cheese which he could not stop raving about. Good eats! Drove on beautiful 128 to Sonoma (what a cool road) and stopped at Meeker for a taste. Great mellow place, good for conversation w owners. Not like any other tasting rooms - a must do! Bought a fabulous red. Next was Taverna Santi for dinner which we didn't like at all. The atmosphere or the food. Oh well.

Next day was Jordan Winery private tour which we really enjoyed. What a beautiful place. Bought some of their delicious Chardonay. Then picnic lunch (warm avocado, chicken and melted cheese sandwich - so good!) in Alexander Valley from Jimtown which was very tastey. For dinner, we drove an hour and a half to Caffe La Haye. Really good food, but not worth the long, boring drive and the fight it induced. Had the lavender beef, it was really good, but I would not drive that far again.

Next day we tried to get breakfast at Downtown Bakery but they don't serve hot food on Tues or Wed (why not?!). Went next door to a dinery place which was simple and fine. Wandered around town, bought some Flying Goat Coffee for my mom as a gift, browsed the shops and tasted at La Crema and Toad's Hollow. Both good. Had a fantastic lunch at Willi's Raw Bar and LOVED it! Lobster rolls were out of this world, atmosphere was great. Had a great, delicous and long lunch. Went to Safeway and got ribs to grill back at our place for dinner.

Next day was Dry Creek Valley which was our absolute favorite area. Went to Dry Creek General Store (which we loved - liked better than Jimtown) for picnic supplies and drove out the beautiful West Dry Creek road (the prettiest road in the area in my opinion!) to Preston. Would def drive all the way to the end and then work way back like we did. Had a fabulous picnic at what was one of our favorite wineries (that and Jordan - though very different) and enjoyed our delicous food (i got the salami sandwich which was outstanding, and some cheese) and some wine and the cats! Drove to Bella which was nice and friendly, and then to Michel-Schumberger for our tour. Nice tour and tasting, pretty grounds and great wine. Then back home to rest before... Cyrus! Got there early to try a cocktail at the famous bar and talked with the famous bartender. Very nice guy and very professional. The drinks were pretty good though a little disappointing. Then was our 7 course tasting with 3 half bottles of wine through out (a champagne to start, a white and then a red). Thought this was a fine compromise to the wine pairing and were glad to save a few bucks. The food was great and the experience really fun, but I was a little exhausted by the end. Next time I would do the 7 course tasting for lunch instead. Think that would be more fun and energetic. Cost us $410 for 2, plus $70 at the bar (we gave a big tip.)

Last day we had to cancel our lunch at J Winery because the thought of caviar or really any food (OR wine) was a little much after Cyrus, and 4 days in the area. Instead we drove out to Bodega Bay and ate at Inn of the Tides. It was okay. The drive was beauitful (we drove out on the 12, and then up the 1 and then into Russian River Valley). Liked the drive on the 12 a lot. Wish we had waited and past Inn at the Tides and eaten just north at this little shack type place for fisherman I can't remember the name of. Looked really, really cool though and more of what we had in mind. Definetly eat there if you can. Drove up to Jenner and enjoyed the beautiful beaches. Then into the Russian River Valley and home. That area seemed a little dingy to me but perhaps we missed it (we only drove through). Last night dinner was Mirepoix in Windsor which was FABULOUS! A must do! Great size, great food, great atmosphere and great service. Had the fantastic french onion soup, the sweet breads and the delicious saddened chocolate cake. Was very full by the end. Would eat here once a week if I lived in the area! Loved it.

Drove out through Napa again which we really enjoyed - direct comparison of the two was neat. Grabbed a sandwich at the Original Oakville Grocery which was very cool and crowded, and delicious.

All in all, a great trip with great food! Loved the place we stayed in - Healdsburg Country Gardens (private, beautiful and only $140/night!) and loved lunch at Willi's Raw Bar, sandwiches from Dry Creek General Store and dinner at Mirepoix best. Preston, Meeker and Jordan for wineries. Thank you all so much for all your help!
Cheers.

on Jun 18, 2007

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