dinner in NYC
My daughter, 25, and I are going to be in NYC during the Christmas holidays. We want to have a very nice Italian dinner one night while we are there. Maybe a couple of pre-dinner martinis or glass of wine. Youthful enough for her...I'm a young 52!! We like the NY "atmosphere" as well as good food...more interested in the "real" NY than the touristy areas. We will be staying near the theatre district. There is so much to choose from that it is mind-boggling!
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9 Comments:
Very nice Italian dinner + NYC = Batali? Right?
sailordave at 12:53AM on 10/27/09
One of the most memorable meals I've ever had was at Felidia
http://www.felidia-nyc.com/#
VerasTastyFreeze at 8:56AM on 10/27/09
i am a huge fan of batali so i would second his restaurants, especially babbo.
the other ones that are fanastic that might be a more youthful are dell'anima (west village) and falai (lower east side).
kristin314 at 9:24AM on 10/27/09
If high-end Italian is what you want, Alto, Convivio, and Marea are all phenomenal. Scarpetta in the Meatpacking District is excellent as well—younger, trendier, and louder. The average age will be closer to hers than yours, but if you want youthful Italian with a lively bar, that might be your spot.
Carey Jones at 9:58AM on 10/27/09
2nd Scarpetta!
alliect at 2:59PM on 10/27/09
I third Scarpetta but Lupa or Babbo are pretty awesome - I would say skip Otto...I've been to Hearth and didn't love it but have had other friends who have raved...so it might just be me...
pbj88 at 12:34AM on 10/29/09
Scalini Fedeli in tribeca is great upscale italian my 1st choice..
Del Posto is also very good.
hazenyc at 9:30AM on 10/29/09
If you'll be here with your daughter during the week - it might be nice to try out Convivio while they are running this deal...
http://ny.eater.com/archives/2009/10/convivio_6.php
pbj88 at 2:22PM on 10/29/09
And for a girls' night out on the town...we've already done all of the touristy things...we will have a Sat. night just to enjoy the city....?? any suggestions
mjulane at 11:24PM on 10/29/09