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Meandtheboys
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Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 839
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 9:48 am: |     |
Going to a concert at MSG on Tuesday, May 24. Would like to go to a nice dinner before. I know restaurants I'd like to go to uptown and downtown, but nothing in the vicinity of the Garden. Want to stay close because I don't want to stress about being late to the show. Medium price range, almost any cuisine is fine. |
algebra2
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Username: Algebra2
Post Number: 3348
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 10:05 am: | |
Two French places which are very nice are the Madison Bistro and Frere Jacques. There's also a Irish bar on 34th and 8th which gets good reviews but I don't know the name
Frère Jacques
Murray Hill
13 E. 37th St.
(bet. 5th & Madison Aves.)
Manhattan, New York 10016
212-679-9355
Food Decor Service Cost
20 16 20 $42
Review
“They have their act together” at this “unassuming” Murray Hill French bistro, a “charming” neighborhood “find” in an area “in need of good restaurants”; service “sans attitude” and prices that “won’t break the bank” mean it won’t stay a “secret” for long.
Madison Bistro
Murray Hill
238 Madison Ave.
(bet. 37th & 38th Sts.)
Manhattan, New York 10016
212-447-1919
www.madisonbistro.com
Food Decor Service Cost
20 17 20 $44
Review
This “romantic” Murray Hill “gem” “whispers tastefully and seductively in French” to passersby, luring in “daters” (“business lunchers” too) for “reliable” bistro classics served by a “lovely” crew; wallet-watchers also tout the “interesting prix fixe menus
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eliz
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Username: Eliz
Post Number: 1048
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 11:06 am: | |
Do you like Korean bbq? There are some really good ones in that neighborhood. Otherwise I would head to Chelsea for a better choice. |
drewdix
Citizen
Username: Drewdix
Post Number: 901
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 11:25 am: | |
Ginger House (7th Ave. and 29th or 30th).
reliable Chinese - suprisingly good for that locale. Good atmosphere. |
Eric Wertheim
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Username: Bub
Post Number: 69
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 11:35 am: | |
The Molly Wee Pub on 8th and 30th or 29th is a fun Irish bar/restaurant with good food and a great jukebox. |
Soda
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Username: Soda
Post Number: 3183
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 2:33 pm: | |
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Meandtheboys
Citizen
Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 844
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 3:47 pm: | |
Thanks for all your suggestions. So far the French restaurants Algebra recommended sound good. I guess I forgot to mention I don't eat meat.  Hubby does, though. Also, our anniversary is on the 17th, so this will be our anniversary celebration. |
algebra2
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Username: Algebra2
Post Number: 3357
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 3:56 pm: | |
Madison Bistro has their menu on the website. I like it their a lot -- here's the prix fix:
PRIX FIXE DINNER MENU
$29. (three courses)
Appertizers
Delight baby greens with Dijon mustard
Deep fried camembert, raspberry and walnut sauce
6 Blue Point oysters (add $4.)
Asparagus vinaigrette
Traditional baked escargot (add $2.)
Entrees
Home made potato and truffle ravioli
Poached Atlantic salmon with lemon confit, couscous, arugula and spicy sauce
Free range chicken with mushroom and bacon sauce
Braised short ribs Bourguignon (add $3.)
Veal scaloppini over wild mushroom sauce (add $4.)
Desserts from the list
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Meandtheboys
Citizen
Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 845
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 4:10 pm: | |
Deep fried camembert, raspberry and walnut sauce--Mmmmmmmmmmmm Mmmmmmmmmmm
Traditional baked escargot--Yummy
O.K. Algebra, you got me. Just made the reservation. Thanks ever so! |
AlleyGater
Citizen
Username: Alleygater
Post Number: 262
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 5:21 pm: | |
Korean is a good suggestion IMO. Since Korea row is SO close. |
Stuart0628
Citizen
Username: Stuart0628
Post Number: 46
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 5:40 pm: | |
You might also consider Tupelo in One Penn Plaza (between 33rd and 34th). They have steak for the carnivores and other interesting things for non-meat-eaters. And it is very close to the Garden.
I found this web page with some other ideas:
http://www.thegarden.com/inandaroundgarden_bars.html
Of the restaurants mentioned, I prefer Ben's to Stage Door. Play by Play is a disappointment. I like Nick and Stef's but veggies will be disappointed. I've had drinks at Tir Na Nog, Local West, Mustang Harry's and Mustang Sally's but can't vouch for the food. |
runon
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Username: Runon
Post Number: 104
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 9:06 pm: | |
Seven
350 Seventh Ave @ 29th Street
212.967.1919
Pubby but more upscale and intimate, if you get one of the great high-backed booths. I've eaten there a few times and have not been disappointed. |
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