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greenetree
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Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 8132
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 - 1:33 pm: | 
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Brother is in town, at 53/3. Prefers steak. Considers spaghetti "ethnic food".
Sis-in-law wants to stop by for a bit, but has to get back to office. Doesn't care what we eat. Works at 30 Rock.
Greenetree coming in to Penn or 33rd Path. Prefers vegetarian, sushi, the like.
Baby Bro is at 33/3. Not a big steak person, either.
TS coming from UES (Lex line).
Where can we eat that is kind of central to all of this, isn't a tourist trap (any steak place in midtown, IMO) won't be a choice between the check and the mortgage payment, wouldn't need a reservation and isn't a "dining experience".
Tonight.
Thankey. |
Lucy Smith
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Username: Lucy123
Post Number: 219
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 - 1:40 pm: |
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Not sure about the veggie (you) but Capital Grille is very good on 42nd and 3rd (right outside of Grand Central). I had a really good salad there once (with steak) but i'm sure you could not get the meat and voila-vegetarian. Check out menupages.com-lists restaurants by neighborhood and type of food-including prices. that might be your best bet! |
Lucy Smith
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Username: Lucy123
Post Number: 220
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 - 1:45 pm: |
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Hapon on 43rd between 2nd and 3rd is great sushi-they have all the typical japanese items including the bento boxes with meat for the steak people. their edamame is delicious. |
Ligeti Man Meat
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Username: Ligeti
Post Number: 696
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 - 1:56 pm: |
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If your brother doesn't come to town often, you might as well do it right.
For steaks, I recommend The Post House at 28 E. 63rd St. (between Madison & Park; inside the Lowell Hotel). 212-935-2888. Best beef I've had in NYC.
Zagat:
"A magnet for movers and shakers of both sexes, this East Side beef eater's must offers succulent steaks, wonderful sides and stellar wines in a handsome setting. Sevice is respectful and even though you'll pay top prices, most consider it a privilege to do so."
I recall eating there for 2 for not much more than $100, including a couple glasses of wine. Maybe prices have gon up. It's expensive, yest, but at least it's worth it. And memorable. The waiters are not unemployed actors; they're professionals.
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greenetree
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Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 8135
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 - 2:13 pm: |
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Lig- if he weren't from Chicago, I would agree. But, he lives at Ground Zero for steakhouses.
It actually sounds like a nice place for a leisurely dinner. But, I have an early meeting in the morning, so tonight isn't the night for that kind of treat.
Thanks, tho.
I told Baby Bro to ask him about "Japanese Steak" rather than "sushi". But, he's smarter than he looks & didn't go for it.
Keep 'em coming. Capital or Hapon sound doable so far. We may try to meet closer to 33/34th. |
Hoops
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Username: Hoops
Post Number: 1512
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 - 2:21 pm: |
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Smith and Wollensky is a good steak and seafood house.
49th and 3rd ave
Smith and Wollensky menu
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Oldstone
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Username: Rogers4317
Post Number: 760
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 - 2:22 pm: |
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keen's steakhouse on 36th and 6th |
bak
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Username: Bak
Post Number: 815
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 - 2:33 pm: |
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del friscos 48th and 6th |
greenetree
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Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 8136
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 - 2:34 pm: |
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Any know anything about Mercury Bar on 3rd b/tween 33/34? |
Pippi
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Username: Pippi
Post Number: 2390
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 - 2:36 pm: |
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Greenetree
It's a college/frat boys in their 20s hang out
Big screen TVs and the like....
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Hoops
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Username: Hoops
Post Number: 1513
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 - 2:43 pm: |
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Sorry, I didnt read your request well enough -
try this place - Connellys on 45th between 6th and 7th. Reasonable Irish pub - steak, seafood, pasta. Good food at good prices, nice decor, easy access to public transportation..
connellys review
http://www.menupages.com/restaurantdetails.asp?areaid=0&restaurantid=3519&neighb orhoodid=0&cuisineid=34&home=Y
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greenetree
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Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 8137
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 - 2:46 pm: |
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Thanks, Pip.
I was hoping. That way, I would be right near my brother's apt. & be able to drop in and see the kids. I wonder what it's like early, around 6:30ish.
Connelly's sounds like a possibility, too. Have you actually been there? |
Hoops
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Username: Hoops
Post Number: 1514
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 - 2:52 pm: |
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Sure have. I ate there May 31st with my wife (26th anniversary), before Bway. It was the second time and both times were very nice. The wait staff dont rush, the food is very good and satisfying, and wont kill your budget.
With a mixed crowd of people it presents a lot of good choices.
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eliz
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Username: Eliz
Post Number: 1531
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 - 3:06 pm: |
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What about Docks Oyster Bar at 40th and 3rd? |
greenetree
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Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 8142
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 - 10:39 pm: |
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Ended up at Maloney and Porcelli. The food was great. Our waiter was a real rectal opening when he realized that the only alcohol to be ordered was one beer and one glass of wine and proceeded to become the entire large intestine as the night wore on. I didn't choose the place or pay the bill, so I didn't have much influence on leaving him a 10% tip.
We had a good time, tho. |
ess
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Username: Ess
Post Number: 2327
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 21, 2006 - 11:57 am: |
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Greenetree, glad you had fun, but sorry about the sphincter-like qualities of the waiter.
Pippi, please tell me more about Mercury Bar.  |
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