[fredy]

Hay all
Let me just say hello, and to say im so excited about this site. Im an Irish lassy who love to eat really good food. Im working in the Pastry section and with some time off due to me im coming to New York (yee-Pee) for new years . Im really hoping that someone who reads this could dirrect me to some very fine dining restaurants and well, some hiden well know chef treasured hide-outs to eat really good grub.

Thanks in advance to anyone who can help me on this.
fredy.

[TheKitchenSink]

New York meaning Manhattan?

[fredy]

Thanks for replying, Yes it will be Manhattan, iv been looking on line and i was advised to check out top table also but im sure you know how it is that being a tourist & coming to a new city all the restaurants sound nice.
Im looking for someone who lives there and appreciates good food too, to advise me on where to go.
The boyfriend has eaten in Peter Luger( which he didnt rate at all, bad attitude waiters and the steaks he ssaid you'd get better back at home), budda kan( totaly enjoyed- defo a winner), db moderne ( he enjoyed), we both ate in east of eight( many years ago, and loved it)
iv heard that this place is good, Gramercy Tavern, what you think?

[TheKitchenSink]

I live on Long Island, but I make it into Manhattan at least once a month. I'm not too big on fine dining, but I can recommend an excellent little eatery for lunch while you're out wandering the town.

There's this Mexican place called Cosmic Cantina. They aren't your avg. Mexican eatery - very hip decor, all fresh healthy ingredients and I don't think they serve any meat. I'm a meat eater but I still enjoyed the food a lot.

I went ahead and looked up the address for you. Its 101 3rd Ave. in the East Village.

Hope you have a happy new year in NYC.

[Koukouvagia]

Union Square is a mecca of wonderful restaurants, and also the home of the famous farmer's market. A restaurant I like in that area is called Steak Frites. Wonderful bistro style food.

For a really nice and not too expensive northern Italian cuisine head to 73rd St/Columbus Ave on the upper west side to a restaurant called Arte Cafe.

If you want steak you'll find it in NY - over priced and overrated - at places like Peter Luger's, Smith & Wollinsky, and Morton's. But for a true American steak experience you'll have to head west to places like Texas or Montana. I'm not a fan of the steak scene in NY.

If you're looking for star chefs there's places like Babbo (Mario Batali), Le Bernardin (Eric Ripert), Per Se (Herbert Keller), Maze (Gordon Ramsay), and countless others. Tom Colicchio's Grammercy Tavern is on my list of places to go, I hear very good things.

Whever you go, try to stay away from tourists traps like the Carnegie Deli. They are pure and utter dissappointment and NYorkers steer clear away.

[fredy]

Koukouvagai, Thanks a mill for that, iv no interest in the typical tourist eaterys. Always over priced and not that nice, so no not really for me.
I hear there is a fab restaurant in long island, the name i just can't remember at the moment but i'll comment on it again.

[Tangy]

I absolutely love Carmines. I think there are a couple in the city. It is family style dining so the portions are huge and sooo good!

[KirstenS]

Originally Posted by Koukouvagia

Union Square is a mecca of wonderful restaurants, and also the home of the famous farmer's market. A restaurant I like in that area is called Steak Frites. Wonderful bistro style food.

For a really nice and not too expensive northern Italian cuisine head to 73rd St/Columbus Ave on the upper west side to a restaurant called Arte Cafe.

If you want steak you'll find it in NY - over priced and overrated - at places like Peter Luger's, Smith & Wollinsky, and Morton's. But for a true American steak experience you'll have to head west to places like Texas or Montana. I'm not a fan of the steak scene in NY.

If you're looking for star chefs there's places like Babbo (Mario Batali), Le Bernardin (Eric Ripert), Per Se (Herbert Keller), Maze (Gordon Ramsay), and countless others. Tom Colicchio's Grammercy Tavern is on my list of places to go, I hear very good things.

Whever you go, try to stay away from tourists traps like the Carnegie Deli. They are pure and utter dissappointment and NYorkers steer clear away.

I think Morton's is overrated too. Sure you go in there and they present the meats on a tray before you order, fancy. Not my scene but even the food...Nothing great as to what they portray in appearance.

[KyleW]

Originally Posted by fredy

Peter Luger( which he didnt rate at all, bad attitude waiters

The waiters at Peter Luger are part of the "Dinner Theater" When I go, I make it my mission to get my waiter to smile!

Dinner at Gotham Bar & Grill is sublime.

[KyleW]

Originally Posted by Koukouvagia

Tom Colicchio's Grammercy Tavern is on my list of places to go, I hear very good things.

Tom Colicchio left Gramercy in 2006. His restaurant, Craft, is magnificent.