Smith and Wollensky? Other steakhouses?

I made a reservation for Barclay Prime, thanks for the advice.

mreid01 in Pennsylvania

Smith and Wollensky? Other steakhouses?

I'm going to Philly next week and I want to know, since I've never been to a Smith & Wollensky before, should I go there, or are there any other places? I dont want to go to Mortons, The Prime Rib (I'm from Baltimore, I'll stick with the original), Ruth's Chris, Capital Grille. Thanks a lot

mreid01 in Pennsylvania

Standard Club or Union League Club

Hello,

I am travelling to Chicago and was given a choice to dine at the Standard Club or the Union League Club, which one would you recommend more?

mreid01 in Chicago Area

1 week in Manhattan...dining recs...foodies please come in!! :)

You have to do these: I strongly recommend them:

Breakfast: BLT Market, Norma's
Pizza: DiFara's
Steak: Peter Luger

mreid01 in Manhattan

Cinghiale or Ixia: Mothers Day

ok, I'll go to Cinghiale, it seems my dad doesn't like either, but likes Cinghiale better

mreid01 in Washington DC & Baltimore Area

Cinghiale or Ixia: Mothers Day

Hello,

I am taking my mother out to dinner for mother's day (not on mothers day), and I am stuck between Ixia and Cinghiale, which should I choose?

mreid01 in Washington DC & Baltimore Area

Casual Breakfast near Plaza Hotel?

Hello,

I will be at the Plaza Hotel tomorrow, and I want to know, is there any casual no-reservation places to eat breakfast at/near midtown?

P.S. What should I have for "dress up" breakfast the next day: Harry Cipriani or the Palm Court in the Plaza?

Thank you,

Mark

mreid01 in Manhattan

Palm Court at Plaza Hotel Menus Available

Yeah, but if you can afford $1000 a night (actually $775) for hotel, $34 seems "reasonable". Not really though, as you can go to Burger Joint down the street and probably get a better burger for a fifth of the price

mreid01 in Manhattan

Palm Court at Plaza Hotel Menus Available

I was checking the Plaza Hotel website, (looking at it until I stay there for spring break) and I noticed that the menus for Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner and Dessert are available for download:

http://www.fairmont.com/theplaza/GuestServices/Restaurants/ThePalmCourt.htm

mreid01 in Manhattan

My Philadelphia Restaurant Trip

Oops, I did like 2 other threads like this, I am going on this trip!

mreid01 in Pennsylvania

My Buenos Aires Restaurant Trip

On my trip (I'm not going, i'm organizing it for one of my dad's friends) I looked at these restaurants, which do you recommend?

Breakfast:
- Las Violetas
- Brunch in Four Seasons Mansion
- L'Orangerie in Alvear Palace
- Park Hyatt Palacio Duhau
Lunch:
- Cafe Tortoni
- Olsen
- El Cuartito
- Plaza Grill
Dinner:
- Cabana las Lilas
- La Bourgogne
- La Cabana
- Palacio Espanol

Thank you (from a 16 year old foodie)

mreid01 in South & Central America & the Caribbean

My Philadelphia Restaurant Trip

On my trip (I'm not going, i'm organizing it for one of my dad's friends) I looked at these restaurants, which do you recommend?

Breakfast:
- Brunch at Lacroix Restaurant
- XIX in Grand Hyatt
- Sam's Morning Glory
Lunch:
- Brasserie Perrier
- Pat's King of Steak
- Le Bec Fin
Dinner:
- Barclay Prime
- Old Bookbinder's

Thanks a lot (16 yr old foodie)

mreid01 in Pennsylvania

My DC Restaurant Trip

On my trip (I'm not going, i'm organizing it for one of my dad's friends) I looked at these restaurants, which do you recommend?

Breakfast:
Willard Room in Willard Intercontinental Hotel

Lunch:
La Taberna del Alabadero
Ben's Chili Bowl

Dinner:
BLT Steak
Citronelle
The Monocle
Occidental

Thanks a lot (16 yr old foodie)

mreid01 in Washington DC & Baltimore Area

My Chicago Restaurant Trip

On my trip (I'm not going, i'm organizing it for one of my dad's friends) I looked at these restaurants, which do you recommend?

Breakfast:
Ann Sather’s
Lou Mitchell’s

Lunch:
Billy Goat Tavern
Lou Malnati’s
Pizzeria Uno
Rosebud Steakhouse (for burger)

Dinner:
Joe’s Stone Crab
Gene & Georgetti
Pump Room

Are there any good restaurants in the Drake Hotel that you would recommend?

Thanks a lot (16 yr old foodie)

mreid01 in Chicago Area

What time should I reserve pre-theatre dinner for?

Thanks, I reserved 5:30 at the Four Seasons

mreid01 in Manhattan

What time should I reserve pre-theatre dinner for?

What time should I reserve a pre-theatre dinner for a show that starts at 8pm?

I'm thinking about choosing the Four Seasons

mreid01 in Manhattan

Good English Breakfast/Fry Ups in London?

I'm looking at the Bar Remo, is that a good choice? Its closer than most of the others on Russell Davies site (Bar Remo 1mi vs. everyone else 2-4mi)

mreid01 in U.K./Ireland

Good English Breakfast/Fry Ups in London?

Hello,

What good English Breakfast/Fry Up places (cafes) would you recommend in London?

Also, are there any near the Ritz Hotel on Piccadilly (where I am staying)?

Thank you

mreid01 in U.K./Ireland

Tadich/Sams/Johns/Alfreds and best breakfast in Union Square

Yeah, Sears wasn't my choice, my dad loves it, (I'm fine with it, i'm not a die hard foodie)

Well, I'm not going to SF anyway, he changed his mind to NYC

mreid01 in San Francisco Bay Area

Tadich/Sams/Johns/Alfreds and best breakfast in Union Square

Hello,

2 questions:

Of these four restaurants which two would you choose: Tadich Grill, John's Grill, Sam's Grill, Alfred's steakhouse.

Second, what is the best breakfast in Union Square, btw i've already selected Sears Fine Foods.

Thanks

mreid01 in San Francisco Bay Area

New York Restaurant Line-Up

Should I try L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon in the Four Seasons?

mreid01 in Manhattan

New York Restaurant Line-Up

Hello,

Please give me any recommendations, other restaurants that I should add/remove from my list:

Day 1:
Palm Court in Plaza (it should be open by trip)
Sylvia's (my mom really wants to go there, a must and although i've told her its horribly overrated, she still wants to)
Baldoria

Day 2:
Astor Court in St. Regis
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Peter Luger

Day 3:
Norma's at Parker Meridien
Burger Joint at Parker Meridien
21 Club

I really want to fit Balthazar in for dinner, which one would you rather swap out: 21 Club or Baldoria. Peter Luger is not an option for swappage

Thank you. More than any other forum, across my many interests, this one is not only my favorite, but it is the fastest and most curteous in posting along with honesty. I've found places that i'd never found before, some only a few blocks from my house. Thank you again, very much

mreid01 in Manhattan

Best Seafood Platter

Hello,

Are there any places in Manhattan that have really good seafood platters (you know, the tall metal structures filled with ice and covered in seafood)? I looked at BLT Fish's, but I also heard it was overpriced and overrated. I looked at Balthazar's, it looks pretty impressive, how would you guys rate it? Any other recommendations, please post.

Thank you very much,

Mark

mreid01 in Manhattan

Continental Restaurants in DC/Baltimore

Hello,

Are there any worthwhile restaurants for Continental (Pan-Euro) cuisine in DC or Baltimore?

Thanks

mreid01 in Washington DC & Baltimore Area

Continental Restaurants

Hello,

Are there any very stellar Continental (Pan-European) restaurants in NYC?

Thank you

mreid01 in Manhattan

Examples of Continental Cuisine

Hello Chowhounds,

I have been looking for examples of Continental Cuisines but I have been coming to mostly dead ends, can you please give me examples of Continental (Pan-European) cuisine?

Thank you

mreid01 in General Chowhounding Topics

21 Club or Four Seasons

Hello,

Which would be better for a dinner with my mother: the 21 Club or the Four Seasons. She wants to have a fancy, suit and tie dinner to follow our theatre show.

Thanks

mreid01 in Manhattan

New York City Trip Restaurant List: other recommendations?

Hello,

I am going to NY in a few weeks and I would like to know what you think of my restaurants:

Breakfast:

Oscar's American Brasserie at the Waldorf-Astoria
Astor Court at the St. Regis

Lunch:

BLT Burger
Grimaldi's
Sylvia's of Harlem

Dinner:

Peter Luger

Other questions:

My father wants to have breakfast at the Waldorf-Astoria, are there any other restaurants that you would recommend over Oscars?

Would you recommend Harry Ciprianis, 21 Club or the restaurants in the Algonquin?

I am having trouble deciding what I want for dinner on the second day? Any recommendations, my parents don't like haute cuisine.

Thanks

mreid01 in Manhattan

BLT Prime or Peter Luger?

Which is better: BLT Prime (or steak) or Peter Luger?

mreid01 in Manhattan