First time in NYC, where's great to eat??
Hello! i'm planning my first (and long awaited) trip to New York next year. Me and my boyfriend are keen "foodies" and love up market restaurants-although i'm a fussy eater.
Can anybody recommend some really great places? and if possible let me know what kind of food they do.
I'm very keen to try the tavern on the green - has anyone been? im guessing it's expensive but does anyone know how expensive?
Any other New York advice would be appreciated :-)
Thanks
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11 Comments:
I've never been to Tavern, but from what I've heard, it's more about the experience then the food - meaning that the food is just eh. Maybe consider going there for lunch, so that you can get the experience without the price.
It would help if you gave some more information - are you hoping to stick to one particular area of the city? What kind of food do you like/ not like, since you said you are a fussy eater? What kind of money are you looking to spend?
NYCEater at 11:05AM on 10/15/08
When I viist NYC I like to eat at Momofuku Ssam in the East Village. I like the new Matsugen over in Tribeca. And there's always Koreatown!
blackdontcrack at 7:41PM on 10/15/08
Do not go to Tavern on the Green- too touristy. Check out:
Market Table
Cookshop
City Bakery- for lunch
Mia Dona
Go to the Chelsea Market , and eat lunch at the various places
Otto(Mario Batali's tapas, pizza place)
I also like momofuku saam
Mich23 at 9:03PM on 10/15/08
I'm not too sure where-abouts were going to be staying just yet, but i dont mind travelling a bit to find somewhere good. I just want a few names and locations and we'll go to the ones we find. Dont really have a budget, dont mind paying if the foods good if you know what i mean.
As for the foods i eat/dont eat i'll try and round it up.. i don't think the internet is big enough to list what i dont like!
i dont eat anything raw-sushi etc, not very big on vegetables, or things that i cant tell whats in them. I wont eat unusual meat- cats, dogs, rats ets.
I like to eat in places that make you feel special, i hate cafes and diners ets, i like the "posh" places that go the extra mile to please. And a good wine list never goes a-miss.
Charliew9 at 9:41AM on 10/16/08
Oh and i'm a big lover of desserts, as being as ex-pastry chef, so anywhere that does amazing puddings let me know
Charliew9 at 9:42AM on 10/16/08
Charliew9 - if you love desserts, definitely go to Chikalicious! It's a 3-course, all-dessert place (but not huge portions, so you don't feel gross). It's $12, and they'll pair a wine for you for an additional $8.
http://www.chikalicious.com/
Great place, very NY.
For dinner, I also love Daniel. Inoteca is really good (far less fancy, but great food and fun place) and, if you have access to a car, don't miss Blue Hill at Stone Barns. It's outside NYC, but really fantastic and completely worth the trip.
Enjoy!
CookiePie at 10:06AM on 10/16/08
Spotted Pig! Bottom line - It's definitely a NYC experience.
dyella13 at 10:43AM on 10/16/08
better yet, mich23, city bakery - for brunch. DAMN, that's some good french toast.
sarahlucy at 5:38PM on 10/16/08
also, skip tavern on the green. overpriced, and the food is totally average.
sarahlucy at 5:39PM on 10/16/08
Go to Chinatown! Visit my favorite, Shanghai Cafe at 100 Mott St. Get the pork dumplings, scallion pancake, steamed buns, sauteed water spinach, and sesame rice ball in wine soup (don't leave NYC without trying those sesame balls!). Then walk down Mott until you get to Bayard, and go to the Chinatown Ice Cream Factory. Order durian ice cream if they still have it, if not, try taro or pandan. Then wander around, buy a dragonfruit and a few longans from a street vendor, and stop at one of the 5 dumplings for $1 places. Get a bubble tea. Visit the grocery stores for any fresh or dried fruit, vegetable, mushroom, sea creature, or meat your heart desires. Then make your way to Elizabeth St. for a dim sum feast at Jing Fong.
butterface at 6:26PM on 10/16/08
Go to Balthazar - always great food and French Bistro atmosphere. Hustle, bustle - and servers are very nice too.
stxer at 4:08PM on 10/17/08