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phyllis
Citizen
Username: Phyllis
Post Number: 180
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 25, 2003 - 11:21 pm: |     |
We're looking for a place for 7 people, in any of the downtown neighborhoods - comfortable, reasonable with good food.
It's been way too long since we've been, and we've got friends coming back to town for the weekend. |
Master Plvmber
Citizen
Username: Master_plvmber
Post Number: 128
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 - 7:35 am: | |
What type of food might be best? Cost per person?
Master_Plvmber
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ffof
Citizen
Username: Ffof
Post Number: 1652
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 - 9:46 am: | |
Red Cat (22nd and 9th or 10th)- very New York in a low key way.
Cafe Loup - West 12th or 13th? in the Village - very good, totally neighborhood restaurant.
Cowgirl Hall of Fame on Verrick - dress way down, fun for kids. |
jro
Citizen
Username: Jro
Post Number: 30
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 - 10:10 am: | |
L'Ecole (I work at The French Culinary Institute so I am biased!) -- SoHo
Lupa -- G. Village
The Harrison -- Tribeca
Alias or aka Cafe -- LES
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mem aka "toots"
Citizen
Username: Mem
Post Number: 2334
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 - 10:11 am: | |
Chumley's. Chumley's burgers. They are huge, and they put them on giant toasted english muffins. Yum. Good luck finding it. 86. Bedford/Barrow. |
mfpark
Citizen
Username: Mfpark
Post Number: 61
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 - 10:12 am: | |
Salon Mexico 26th at Lex--really creative Mexican cuisine (emphasis on "cuisine"), low key atmosphere, great margharitas. The owner/chef is omnipresent and a fun guy, also. |
barbara wilhelm
Citizen
Username: Bartist
Post Number: 60
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 - 10:42 am: | |
I second Chumley's. You will definately have to look for it because it was a speakeasy in the 1920's so there is no sign on the door. |
Ukealalio
Citizen
Username: Ukealalio
Post Number: 209
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 - 10:55 am: | |
Corner Bistro in the Village, best burger (and jukebox) in the city. |
mem aka "toots"
Citizen
Username: Mem
Post Number: 2340
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 - 11:05 am: | |
Chumley's is great because some of my long time buddies work behind the bar and drinks are free!!!!
Tell em Mem sent you...
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JGTierney
Citizen
Username: Jtg7448
Post Number: 86
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 - 12:15 pm: | |
Boca Chica or Esperanto - both Brazilian.
Boca Chica - 1st and 1st (yes - the Nexus of the Universe)
Esperanto - Avenue C and 9th (Live music too)
We've been hooked since our honeymoon.
The caipirinhas at Esperanto are the closest
to the REAL thing (and I've sampled a lot!)
and $5.00 each.
Each great for groups. |
mem aka "toots"
Citizen
Username: Mem
Post Number: 2348
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 - 12:19 pm: | |
White Horse Tavern on Hudson, Dylan Thomas supposedly drank himself to death there. Good burgers, very casual. They have cider as well. |
ina
Citizen
Username: Ina
Post Number: 71
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 - 12:20 pm: | |
For filling Ukranian food try Veselka's on 2nd Ave at I think 9th street (maybe 8th). |
Hank Zona
Citizen
Username: Hankzona
Post Number: 863
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 - 1:22 pm: | |
Veselka is 2nd Ave and 9th St...would be one of my suggestions, depending on what sort of comfortable and casual someone is looking for. |
Hank Zona
Citizen
Username: Hankzona
Post Number: 864
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 - 1:24 pm: | |
Also depends if youre going for dinner or for lunch...Id suggest Zoe in SoHo for any meal, but lunches are an excellent value and its a good place to stop if youre in SoHo. |
phyllis
Citizen
Username: Phyllis
Post Number: 181
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 - 4:13 pm: | |
Thanks everyone. You've named some of my favorites, too. (Definitely Veselka's sweet potato pierogis are worth a trip.)
I was too vague in my request - it's for dinner. I'm looking to go someplace I've never been, so Esperanto is looking good. And they'll all go on the list for the future! |
Master Plvmber
Citizen
Username: Master_plvmber
Post Number: 129
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 - 4:29 pm: | |
I'm going to Jean Claude on Sullivan this evening. It's consistently pretty good and they don't charge a corkage fee if you BYO.
Master_Plvmber
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Duncan
Citizen
Username: Duncanrogers
Post Number: 1208
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 - 4:34 pm: | |
VIRGILS in Times Square.
Republic in Union Square
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take"
Wayne Gretzky |
Chris Dickson
Citizen
Username: Ironman
Post Number: 869
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 - 7:38 pm: | |
The Delta Grill ... 700 Ninth Ave. (48th St.) Real deal Nawlins eats ... Nice vibe ...
Big Train
Horn-infused funkification!
www.bigtraintracks.com |
ml1
Citizen
Username: Ml1
Post Number: 1381
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 - 8:36 pm: | |
mmmmm, Virgil's... |
stubelou
Citizen
Username: Stubelou
Post Number: 2
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, November 27, 2003 - 12:14 am: | |
the odeon on west broadway |
gozerbrown
Citizen
Username: Gozerbrown
Post Number: 262
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, November 27, 2003 - 2:29 pm: | |
Yes indeed. Virgil's. yum. You'll need a reservation, though. |
jet
Citizen
Username: Jet
Post Number: 317
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Friday, November 28, 2003 - 8:37 am: | |
Pastis, Little W12st |
Lydia
Citizen
Username: Lydial
Post Number: 192
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, November 28, 2003 - 12:16 pm: | |
The Grange Hall - it's on one of those curvy little streets tucked away in the village. West of Washington Sq Pk, around Barrow, Cornelia, Jones, etc. I usually wander those eensy back streets until it appears like a mirage.
Tasty American food, casual, comfy, but chic and stylish too. Everytime I've eaten there it feels like my private little "find". |
Call me G
Citizen
Username: Deborahg
Post Number: 721
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 2, 2003 - 7:57 am: | |
Uncle Nick's for Greek food!!!
747 9th Ave
New York, NY 10019
212-315-1726
yum, yum, slobber, slobber...
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jem
Citizen
Username: Jem
Post Number: 837
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 2, 2003 - 9:22 am: | |
Home Restaurant
20 Cornelia St.
Le Jardin Bistro
5 Cleveland Pl. (between Kenmare & Spring Sts.)
Both have small, cozy dining rooms and also outdoor gardens for dining in good weather, and they're reasonably priced with delicious, simple food. |
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