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Fantiman's makes a Shandy. Probably the kind that's 0.1% alcohol,glass bottles, twist caps. Fairway carries them. The one on 74 street and Broadway has them on the bottom shelf in the area directly across from the baguettes, on the opposite side of the aisle from the roast chickens.

I think Bouley would be great, kinda romantic but not overly formal the Phyllo Crusted Florida Shrimp and Maine Lobster are amazing, so is the squab. Service is wonderful and they have a nice wine list.

What's your favorite dish at Babbo? I'm going there for dinner for the first time.

caldo de lima soup recipe: http://www.xfoodrecipes.com/food-recipes.asp?cat=Southwestern&recipe=Sopa-De-Lima-(Lime-And-Tortilla-Soup)&dish=Soup&id=3609 i saw something about it and realized i havent had it in a long time. the lime, shredded chicken and tortilla strips combo is really making me hungry! does any place consistently serve a good version of this soup ? thx.

nope , we have all ages , her parents and friends, that's the hard part, try to find a place that fits to all hehheh. I will try to go to Stanton Social and Il Cantinori, I just love the small plates at Alta, i'm trying to find more restaurant like that. Thanks

LOVE hearth. I'm extremely tired tonight otherwise I'd say more. Enjoy.

The peppers stuffed with oxtail are simply divine!

We recently had a tasting at Chanterelle and have to stick up for them because the service and the food was outstanding. Maybe its becuase we have been frequently patronizing this place for the past decade or so, but we found the service impeccable and the food (especially my duck) to be beyond perfection. JG is also excellent, but we much prefer the atmosphere of understated elegance and the warmth of Chanterelle. I'm sorry that other posters haven't had the same experience.

i really do need to try their burger. i've heard very good things.

try to make sure you are getting real kobe beef from japan. a lot of places that serve wagyu steer beef misleadingly call it kobe beef. i'd imagine that's why you were underwhelmed. you wouldn't be with the real deal.

I haven't to 15 East, but I've heard good things about it, and the menu has both sushi and cooked fish. Also, if you would consider French/New American, 15 East's parent restaurant, Tocqueville, has delicious cuisine and understated elegant ambiance. It tends to fly somewhat under the usual radar but is a lovely place for a celebratory meal. http://www.tocquevillerestaurant.com

rockteer, I'm glad we've been able to alleviate your concerns. I used OpenTable to make our reservation for a Sunday lunch for 4 people, and it was a breeze. However, out of curiosity, I occasionally do a search to see what's available at per se, and I have never once been able to come up with a table for 2 even when a table for 4 is available the same day and time. So, it would appear that if you will be dining alone or with just one other person, you will have to call the restaurant directly.

For casual with great food, try the upstairs room at cute /kitschy Comfort Diner on West 23rd Street (the guys can watch games at the bar, they always have the games on). I think that upstairs room may be the perfect size and a Sunday Supper would be great there (daytime showers are a drag!!!)

Patsy's, like Sardi's, is also classic NY and the service is great, They have a website that shows their menu - I think they have a Pre-Theatre special. Happy Birthday to your Mom, she sounds cool! Watch out Cloris Leachman!

zum schneider, a bavarian place in the east vill, has them as a dessert w/ vanilla ice cream- but you could probably ask for them w/out if you prefer. don't know if they're the same as what you're looking for, but as the place only has 2 desserts, chances are good that you might see them before ordering yourself. warning; the place can be a madhouse- go at off hour/day

I wasn't a fan of my dinner at Bagatelle (I posted a report), but it is a beautiful room, and certainly can accomodate a group of that size.

Can you tell me more about Match 65? We were driving by the other day and my husband had asked if I'd read anything about it on CH. I used to go when it was yet another place - don't remember the name. How would you compare to Goulue, which I like.

supper. good food, wacky decor. delicious italian.

heard good things about Paradou

Posted this in another thread but thought it was worthy of it's own thread, so here goes. Would love to hear of other's recent experiences. We are two hounds from Boston who decided on Peasant after reading so many positive reviews here.....we were there this past Friday night and unfortunately, had a "just ok" experience. I will say, I LOVED the atmosphere..it smelled smoky and delicious when we walked in, and it was so cozy and romantic. Our server was excellent, and all the food going by us looked amazing too. We started off with big hunks of bread and delicious, flavorful and grassy olive oil. Really a nice start. Then our food came...as I said...just eh. First off, I know this is a common complaint and I agree with it --what's up with menu being only/totally in Italian? Basically if you aren't fluent in Italian, the serve has to translate for you, and then you'll have to remember everything he/she said while making your decision. Or call the server back and ask again. Sort of annoying, esp for someone like me who has a tough time making dining decisions (yes, i admit it) but who really likes being able to look over all the options while thinking/talking it all through. Can't really do this here... So. For apps, We order the burrata (a mozzerella ball with creamy filling and peppers), & the cuttlefish (is it cuttlefish? Our server describes it as such but then i hear the waiter next to us saying it's baby octopus. Or is that what cuttlefish is? Anyway.) Then, we get the butternut squash (or is it pumpkin?) gnocchi, with brown butter, and the skate with capers, olive oil, lemon. The burrata is basically a ball of mozzerella cheese, not at all creamy and actually sort of rubbery like store-bought mozzerella. Maybe I'm spoiled b/c I've gotten locally produced mozzerella here at Boston farmer's markets, but this isn't that impressive..and not at all as it's described. I can't figure out what makes it a "burrata" and not just a ball of mozzerella, served with a few roasted peppers on the side. We would have chosen another app if we knew this was what we were getting. The cuttlefish, on the other hand, is good, really simple clean flavors, olive oil, garlic, chunks of tomato. Tastes like sauteed calamari, which I always enjoy. The hearty bread is perfect for soaking up the leftover cuttlefish & skate sauces. Speaking of the skate ---good. I'm not a huge skate fan in general, so I won't comment specifically on the fish, but all in all, I think it was good. Again..the sauce is very simple, lemony with capers and olive oil & garlic...tasty. Something I could easily do at home, but that's ok, they got it right. The gnocchi --not so much. It was heavy and glutinous/gummy and to be honest, not all that flavorful.Definitely a letdown. I always feel the true test of an Italian restaurant is how they prepare their gnocchi --it should be light and feathery --not heavy, doughy, basically like a dumpling. And I just didn't feel that the sauce (butter?) really did anything to complement the gnocchi. So, that was sort of a bummer. On the upside..as I said, we really enjoyed the bread & olive oil, had a really nice bottle of barbera...the cuttlefish & skate were ok, and our server was excellent...very good, attentive yet unobtrusive...and we had an excellent pannacotta for dessert. Definitely the highlight of the meal. All in all, it was ok, but not any place I'd be excited to return to. I see mostly positive reviews on Peasant. I wonder if we had an off night? Not sure...but I've been to Lupa in the past and would probably go back there again if I'm looking for hearty, rustic Italian fare in the future.....

Resto is on East 29thbetween Park and Lexington.

Hello, It's time for our monthly supper club ( a group of friends gather from 3 different states)... Last time we went to Lupa which was great. I was thinking Little Giant or Little Owl this time around. There are 6 of us. I like to keep the check below $70/pp if at all possible. thoughts/suggestions? I also really want to go to a french bistro....but my mind draws a blank .... anyone? anyone? location doesn't really matter..... thanks

What is it? If price were no object where would you go?

Just had the artichoke crostini last night at Gottino. Absolutely delicious. Have the walnut pesto too, while you're at it.