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07-18-2008 , 05:31 PM

a rebours

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does anybody know of a good restaurant in NYC with good food and not noisy (good for talking)? something that I cld make a reservation 1-2 days in advance, preferably in midtown, but really anything below central park is ok.

thx a lot for any advice

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07-18-2008 , 05:37 PM

otnemem

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Bubba Gump.

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07-18-2008 , 05:46 PM

pokahjunkie

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I always stay around Time's Square when I go for work, so I haven't branched out a whole lot from that area. I always eat at Ruby Foo's. Great Asian fusion place. Not a quiet place by an means, but good food and definitely not too loud to carry on a conversation. I'm sure there are a ton of people who can help you more than me who live there, but you didn't have a lot of replies so I hope this helps.

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07-18-2008 , 06:27 PM

otnemem

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Originally Posted by pokahjunkie

I always stay around Time's Square when I go for work, so I haven't branched out a whole lot from that area. I always eat at Ruby Foo's. Great Asian fusion place. Not a quiet place by an means, but good food and definitely not too loud to carry on a conversation. I'm sure there are a ton of people who can help you more than me who live there, but you didn't have a lot of replies so I hope this helps.

Not quite.

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07-18-2008 , 09:39 PM

Yanks02

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mesa grill - get the pork tenderloin

bluewater grill - get the chilean sea bass

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07-19-2008 , 01:04 AM

M2d

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1) how much do you want to spend?
2) is there a chance that you'll get laid if you pick up this check?

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07-19-2008 , 04:24 AM

a rebours

centurion

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Originally Posted by M2d

1) how much do you want to spend?
2) is there a chance that you'll get laid if you pick up this check?

was thinking around $200-300 (for 2 ppl). getting laid is not the point, just catching up with a good friend whom I haven't seen for a while

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07-19-2008 , 10:11 AM

O Fenômeno

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the papaya hot dog place

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07-19-2008 , 10:37 AM

27offsuit

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It's Upper East Side, but pretty good. BLT Steak

I'm doing a site visit Monday on E. 71st and may hit it up for lunch.

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07-19-2008 , 03:01 PM

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ccrazy88

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South of Midtown, and next availability is Monday, but Eleven Madison Park?

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07-19-2008 , 03:59 PM

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Malcolm X

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i liked blue smoke when i went but i was battered.

Serenity is pretty nice also

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07-19-2008 , 06:39 PM

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Mat Sklansky

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last place i ate there:

http://www.patanegratapas.com/

recommend highly

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07-22-2008 , 03:33 PM

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TripSearching

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David Burke and Donatella is pretty quiet and has some amazing food.

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07-22-2008 , 03:44 PM

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chuckbomb

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Originally Posted by a rebours

was thinking around $200-300 (for 2 ppl).

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Originally Posted by a rebours

getting laid is not the point

I don't believe you.

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07-22-2008 , 04:44 PM

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revots33

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Not in Midtown but Gramercy Tavern (20th Street) is consistently rated one of the best restaurants in the city. It has a really nice but not-stuffy atmosphere that sounds like what you're looking for.

Probably tough to get reservations on short notice though (especially this week and next, which are "restaurant week" in NYC).

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07-22-2008 , 05:16 PM

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Nootka

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South of Midtown, and next availability is Monday, but Eleven Madison Park?

Second this. Phenomenal food. I still mourn the day the chef abandoned San Francisco for the east coast.

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07-22-2008 , 07:48 PM

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Hawk35

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Mercer Tavern at the Mercer Hotel in Soho.
Bobbo in Greenwich Village. Ate there Thursday night and it was amazing.
Both will be less than your $200-300 unless you order wine.

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07-22-2008 , 08:01 PM

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M2d

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was thinking around $200-300 (for 2 ppl). getting laid is not the point, just catching up with a good friend whom I haven't seen for a while

Del Posto was frickin amazing and in that price range (depending on how much wine you drink)

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07-22-2008 , 08:13 PM

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Tony_P

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bluewater grill

BWG = Amazing

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07-22-2008 , 08:23 PM

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Poshua

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Aquavit (E. 55th bet. Madison & Park) has outstanding food and, importantly for your criteria, the most serene dining room I've been to in Manhattan.

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07-24-2008 , 04:08 AM

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a rebours

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I went to 11 Madison Park tonight, spent about 3 hours there, and really liked it.

will try other suggestions some other time, will keep me busy for a while

thx a lot for all the advice guys

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07-24-2008 , 04:10 AM

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a rebours

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I don't believe you.

I am a girl. do you believe me now?

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07-24-2008 , 05:01 AM

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Cancuk

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WD - 50 is outstanding.

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07-24-2008 , 07:16 AM

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BK_

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aquavit sounds like a good choice, but it may not be below central park. but its close.

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07-24-2008 , 07:40 AM

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Poshua

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Originally Posted by BK_

aquavit sounds like a good choice, but it may not be below central park. but its close.

Aquavit is on 55th Street and therefore is below Central Park.

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