Good place to eat in the Big Apple

dooley_womack1 · Apr 11, 2009

So, where can she get a good bagel?

EStreetJoe · Apr 11, 2009

Fancy without costing an arm and a leg I'm not in a position to recommend.

Very nice and reasonably priced for NYC - Sarabeth's on the Upper West Side (W80th and Amsterdam Ave.). It's where my wife & I had our first date for their Sunday brunch and where I proposed over dinner four months later. http://www.sarabethswest.com/index.html

For a nice dinner or Sunday brunch in a casual restaurant go to Popover's Cafe (Amsterdam and W86th).
http://popovercafe.com/

Rufino · Apr 11, 2009

Another good restaurant in Manhattan on the Upper West Side is Citrus. Had a very enjoyable lunch there last year. Hard to describe their menu, but it's good...

http://www.josiesnyc.com/citrus/citrus.html

Ben_Hecht · Apr 11, 2009

Peytons place said:

Making my first trip to New York City next month with my sister. We're both a couple of Southern gals, who have never been there before, but would like to do a relatively fancy dinner one night. We'll be staying near Rockefeller Center and should be in walking distance to Times Square, and would like something we can walk to, since we won't have a car. I know prices are probably pretty high and we want something nice and unique, but won't have to refinance our home for.

Anyway, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, because I don't really know anyone from there who would have any idea, and have no idea myself where to even look for such a place.

Thanks.
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Cuisine preference, please . . .

jackfinarelli · Apr 11, 2009

If you want a great NYC Deli experience, get in a cab and go to Katz Deli at 2nd and Houston. Everything there is outstanding. If you like pastrami sandwiches or corned beef sandwiches or GREAT kosher dogs or a dozen other sandwich varieties, this is the place to go.

Smasher_Sloan · Apr 11, 2009

First thing you'll want to do is get away from the general Times Square area.

Then check this board:

http://chowhound.chow.com/boards/18

After you determine what kind of food you want and how much you're willing to spend, people will swamp you with suggestions.

Also, you can check this site: http://www.menupages.com/ where you can view menus and search by location, type of food, price range.

The Big Ragu · Apr 11, 2009

Smasher's right. Type of food you like and price constraints would make a recommendation much easier. There are a zillion restaurants in Manhattan.

Inky_Wretch · Apr 12, 2009

PJ Clarkes and The Press Box both serve excellent hamburgers in Midtown.

Corky Ramirez up on 94th St. · Apr 12, 2009

Louis' Restaurant in the Bronx. A small family place, good food. Everyone minds his business. It's perfect. They got an old-fashion toilet – you know, the box, and... and... and... ah the chain-thing. We might be able to tape the gun behind it.

Oh wait, you probably don't want that...

(Actually, I would love to know if that really is/was a real place)

budcrew08 · Apr 12, 2009

pressboxramblings07 said:

Here's the list jgmacg sent me before the wife and I went two years ago.

If you and your wife are up for a walk one day, or find yourselves in Brooklyn, there's a fine pizzeria at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge. Grimaldi's. Or you could take the subway from Times Square down to City Hall, walk the bridge (which is stunning) and reward yourselves with some pizza on the other side. http://www.grimaldis.com/brooklyn.htm

More great, authentic NY pizza: Lombardi's, Totonno's (several locations). If you just want a perfectly greasy slice, try Famous Original Ray's (ubiquitous).

Great Italian, reasonably priced: Frank, or Supper, in the East Village. Via Emilia at 21st and Park. Avoid Little Italy.

Great Steak: Peter Luger's in Brooklyn, The Palm, Spark's, Smith and Wollensky, Ruth's Chris. If you don't want to have to take out a second mortgage, however, try Keen's over by MSG. Good meat, great vibe, pipes on the ceiling. Had my last B-day there. http://www.keens.com/

Cheap(ish), not bad steak au poivre in the Theater District: Cafe Un Deux Trois at 123 W 44th. Also in the Theater District, and great for celebrity sightings, Joe Allen, and Orso.

Indian? Banjara at 1st Ave and 6th Street. Get the Tandoori lamb. Then hang around St. Mark's Place.

Ukrainian: Veselka, 2nd Avenue at 9th street. Get the borscht. Walk two blocks up for dessert at the Black Hound. Or go around the corner to Veneiro's for espresso and cannoli.

Mexican? Puebla Mexican at 1st and 1st. A real dive with the best Mexican food in NYC. Order the hard shell tacos.

Want to huddle up with the literati? Elaine's on the Upper East Side. Food's awful, but you're likely drinking next to a famous writer.

Need a piece of cheesecake? Go to Junior's on the Concourse level at Grand Central. Visit GCT in any case. Which leads me to:

Seafood? Go to the Oyster Bar, also on the Concourse at GCT. Get the Lobster Roast.

I'm sure there are some swell places to eat up by the Museum of Natrual History. No specific recommendations, though. If you're in the mood to walk, however, head down toward Lincoln Center, and on your way, stop at Gray's Papaya for hot dogs and fruit drinks.

Best, least expensive Vietnamese in New York - Nha Trang, on Baxter below Canal, in Chinatown.

Korean Table Barbecue? Dae Dong on 32nd in Little Seoul.

A good walk on the Upper East Side: Carl Schurz Park along the East river. On the West side, walk Riverside park, or follow the waterside path downtown from midtown to the Battery.

Burger and fries and a shake? Go to the Shake Shack in Madison Square Park, at Madison and 23rd. Burgers and beer? PJ Clarke's.

Just beer: McSorley's Ale House. A must.

Bagels: Ess-a-bagel, or H & H.

They also have great shakes at FAO Schwarz.
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We ate at a nice place called BLT Steak on New Year's Eve. Great food, but I think I threw down $220 after tip.
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Holy crap... I wish I had a detailed list of places for Boston. outing alert: jgmacg is arthur frommer.

KevinmH9 · Apr 12, 2009

If you're in Times Square, you have to go to the ESPN Zone Restaurant. They, surprisingly to me, have excellent food.

dreunc1542 · Apr 12, 2009

KevinmH9 said:

If you're in Times Square, you have to go to the ESPN Zone Restaurant. They, surprisingly to me, have excellent food.
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Um, yea. Don't listen to this advice. If you're in NYC, don't eat at the ESPN Zone.

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