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03-31-2008, 02:00 PM

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Mid-town Manhattan dinner recommendations?

Gonna be in town on a Thursday night. Looking for something reasonably priced (by Manhattan standards) and reasonably nice. Any type of cuisine open. Knowing that there are a million options, what's the first place that pops into your mind?

Times Square ok too...

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03-31-2008, 02:22 PM

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I had a great dinner at Keens a few weeks ago.

http://www.keens.com/

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03-31-2008, 02:27 PM

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Carmines for Italian

http://www.carminesnyc.com/

Seppi's for French Bistro Type fare

http://www.seppisny.com/

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03-31-2008, 03:01 PM

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Thanks for the recommendations thus far.

My colleague is looking for a more "hip" place.

They also mentioned Times Square and Theater District. Any other ideas?

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03-31-2008, 03:15 PM

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Thanks for the recommendations thus far.

My colleague is looking for a more "hip" place.

They also mentioned Times Square and Theater District. Any other ideas?

Not sure how far he is willing to travel but theres always

Lupa
170 Thompson Street (between Houston Street and Bleeker Street)
http://www.luparestaurant.com/

Balthazar
80 Spring St. (Soho, between Crosby & Broadway)
balthazarny.com/home.html

Gotham Bar & Grill
12 E. 12th St. (between 5th Ave. & University Place)
212-620-4020
www.gothambarandgrill.com

or my fav sushi place:
Nobu
105 Hudson Street
212-219-0500
http://www.myriadrestaurantgroup.com/nobu/index.html

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03-31-2008, 03:49 PM

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Thanks for the recommendations thus far.

My colleague is looking for a more "hip" place.

They also mentioned Times Square and Theater District. Any other ideas?

For "hip", try the striphouse, morimoto's, a voche, or Asiate.

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03-31-2008, 03:51 PM

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For "hip", try the striphouse, morimoto's, a voche, or Asiate.

a voche is nice and is reasonably priced (by Manhattan standards)

For the best view of times square try the Broadway Lounge at the New York Marriott Marquis.
Shermon did a party at the bar next to it, the view is great, the food was good and reasonably priced.

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03-31-2008, 03:53 PM

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[QUOTE=SpeedRacerGirl;1564798571]Carmines for Italian

http://www.carminesnyc.com/

Another vote for Carmine's. Excellent Italian food at very reasonble prices right in the heart of Times Square. Everything is served family style.
We usually eat at the uptown one, but the 44th Street location is just as good.

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03-31-2008, 04:22 PM

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El Quijote located at the old Chelsea Hotel. The best, most reasonably priced Lobster around, especially if you are a garlic lover.

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03-31-2008, 04:23 PM

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El Quijote located at the old Chelsea Hotel. The best, most reasonably priced Lobster around, especially if you are a garlic lover.

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03-31-2008, 06:40 PM

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Becco. Fabulous Italian and every bottle of wine is only $25. Ask for Louis the assistant Sommelier. It's on 46th btw 8th and 9th.

http://www.becconyc.com/index2.htm

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You have a completely empty credit card and a pocket full of 20's, this place is OK and the food is passable --

http://www.tavernonthegreen.com/

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04-01-2008, 09:15 AM

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Thank you a lot for the recommendations, all! My colleague saw the beef tartare on the Balthazar's menu and wanted to go there. I made a reservation and we're all set!

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