August 4, 2008
Help choosing a restaurant in NYC
Here we have a request for help. Where do you take your parents in NYC when they are coming to meet your significant other for the first time?
Alright, so, here's the deal:So now I leave a few ideas. Then you are free to leave your comments if you can help out.My parents are arriving to visit me in New York next week and I'm having a hard time finding restaurants that I would like to take them to. They both enjoy dining out and I want to take them to a few places that will give that "wow" factor (whether it be in food, decor, service, or preferably, all three!) and will remain in their memories as a great New York experience.
A few places I had in mind were 1) The House 2) Spice Market 3) Perilla.Now, the second thing is:
They are meeting my boyfriend for the first time everrrrr! AHHHHHHH!
They want to take us both to lunch to, you know, drill him with various horrible questions like "Have you had sexual relations with my daughter?" and to see if they approve of my choice! Either way, I'm kind of nervous about the whole ordeal, so a nice place to relax and eat would take some pressure off.
I want to take them to a nice restaurant for lunch on the weekend, a place that's got ambiance and taste. Not Bubba Gump Shrimp or Olive Garden, although those are fun on specific occasions :)
Any suggestions, por favor????
I appreciate it!! Thanks.
Grimaldi's in Brooklyn. It's in a scenic area, amazing views, best ice cream, great chocolate store right near there, one of the top 3 pizzerias in NYC and honestly, if its lunch and you want to relax the mood, taking them to a really serious place isn't going to help that.
Barolo's, on West Broadway (downtown in Soho). Great area, atmosphere, food, and an outside garden which is amazing to eat in when the weather is nice.
Mary's Fish Camp on Cornelia. Great mussels in wine/garlic sauce, terrific lobster rolls with vinegar drenched fries. Good wine selection. It's a tiny place, so go early if you try it, otherwise you'll have a 40 min wait for a table.
Posted by James Trotta at August 4, 2008 10:23 PM
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Try Pete's Tavern on 129 E 18th St on the south side of Gramercy Park. Casual, Relaxed atmosphere. Hearty, American menu and easy going crowd. You shouldn't have to wait too long if at all, especially for lunch.
For dinner try: Rosa Mexicano on 1st & 63th (I believe). The gaucamole is a real hit and they serve Pink Margaritas. The Enchiladas de Mole Pablano are to die for.
OR
For a great Steak - Sparks. A re-known "mafia" hangout because their food is excellent. It is where John Gottie had Mob Chief Costallano wacked with his driver. So this bit of trivia will intrigue your parents. Don't ask the restaurant about this incident, I'm sure they'd like to forget it.
Have fun and good luck with your parents.
Jim Hernandez
Glendora CA
Spice Market is a great choice. The atmosphere's great and so is the food. They'll be so distracted by the decor and food, they'll forget why they're even there. Try to get a table by the large open windows, it gives a more authentic feel.
Posted by: Valerie at August 6, 2008 3:46 AMFor the "wow" factor it is hard to beat the Tavern On The Green!!
Posted by: virg at August 6, 2008 4:14 AMI agree with Tavern on the Green, but Sardi's is great. I think it my be the best steak I have ever eaten and I'm from Texas. You will need reservations though
Posted by: Robin at August 6, 2008 1:10 PMBraserie du Monde near Columbia University is wonderful!
The French bistro style food is excellent, the service is extremely gracious, and the atmosphere is both elegant and relaxed.
It's the one restaurant in New York that I make a point to go to every visit!