NYC, eating suggestions

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Leaving for New York City for a girls trip tomorrow! There are 6 of us girls going and I can't wait! I am looking for suggestions on lunch places and Sunday brunch. We are staying on W 48th Street but it doesn't have to be close to where we are staying.

springwedding05

So fun. So many good places to eat in NYC. A few we went to when we were there in March were: Eatery, The Little Owl, Sarabeth's Kitchen and Eataly (5 italian restaurants and a market all in one!) Enjoy your trip.

smynings_bride

I'm sure there lots of trendy brunch places but I would recommend something old New York such as The Waldorff Astoria.

smynings_bride

Oh, and I'd hit one of the old school NY delis--Carnegie, Katz's, Stage etc.

myrall

Great Jones Cafe is awesome. Enid's in Brooklyn has great brunch.

mingaling2

Yum!  For brunch, Balthazar or Prune would be my choices - enjoy!

ptreebride2006

If this isn't your first or 2nd time and you've already hit up the more touristy spots, I would definitely recommend this place in Hell's Kitchen called Arriba Arriba and also down in Chelsea on 9th is Buddakan.  I *crave* this food all the time when I'm here.  Also Fatty Crab is delish. 

And if you're adventurous, I highly recommend signing up for flying trapeze classes at TSNY!!!  It's the most exciting experience!

ETA:  My favorite date EVER with my husband was the following:  Drinks and apps at Buddakan, followed by drinks at sushi at Morimoto, and then finally champagne and dessert at Del Posto.  All within walking distance of each other, all Iron Chef restaurants, all top notch. 

JoJoEspana

ptreebride2006:

If this isn't your first or 2nd time and you've already hit up the more touristy spots, I would definitely recommend this place in Hell's Kitchen called Arriba Arriba and also down in Chelsea on 9th is Buddakan.  I *crave* this food all the time when I'm here.  Also Fatty Crab is delish. 

And if you're adventurous, I highly recommend signing up for flying trapeze classes at TSNY!!!  It's the most exciting experience!

ETA:  My favorite date EVER with my husband was the following:  Drinks and apps at Buddakan, followed by drinks at sushi at Morimoto, and then finally champagne and dessert at Del Posto.  All within walking distance of each other, all Iron Chef restaurants, all top notch. 

Is Buddakan where Dale from Top Chef works?

ptreebride2006

JoJoEspana:

ptreebride2006:

If this isn't your first or 2nd time and you've already hit up the more touristy spots, I would definitely recommend this place in Hell's Kitchen called Arriba Arriba and also down in Chelsea on 9th is Buddakan.  I *crave* this food all the time when I'm here.  Also Fatty Crab is delish. 

And if you're adventurous, I highly recommend signing up for flying trapeze classes at TSNY!!!  It's the most exciting experience!

ETA:  My favorite date EVER with my husband was the following:  Drinks and apps at Buddakan, followed by drinks at sushi at Morimoto, and then finally champagne and dessert at Del Posto.  All within walking distance of each other, all Iron Chef restaurants, all top notch. 

Is Buddakan where Dale from Top Chef works?

I have no clue!  I went two years ago when I was going up there monthly for work and became hooked immediately.  The lobster eggrolls and chili rock shrimp...hubba bubba.  It's a Morimoto restaurant I believe and I do know it was featured in SATC for the Rehearsal Dinner.

MLvK

ptreebride2006:

JoJoEspana:

ptreebride2006:

If this isn't your first or 2nd time and you've already hit up the more touristy spots, I would definitely recommend this place in Hell's Kitchen called Arriba Arriba and also down in Chelsea on 9th is Buddakan.  I *crave* this food all the time when I'm here.  Also Fatty Crab is delish. 

And if you're adventurous, I highly recommend signing up for flying trapeze classes at TSNY!!!  It's the most exciting experience!

ETA:  My favorite date EVER with my husband was the following:  Drinks and apps at Buddakan, followed by drinks at sushi at Morimoto, and then finally champagne and dessert at Del Posto.  All within walking distance of each other, all Iron Chef restaurants, all top notch. 

Is Buddakan where Dale from Top Chef works?

I have no clue!  I went two years ago when I was going

up there monthly for work and became hooked immediately.  The lobster eggrolls and chili rock shrimp...hubba bubba.  It's a Morimoto restaurant I believe and I do know it was featured in SATC for the Rehearsal Dinner.

Yes it is.

I don't know how much of where I used to go is closed, but since you're not only going to eat lunch, try Burger Heaven for lunch.  Also, love Pita Grill.  Both are "chains" but consistently good.  I also love 'wichcraft.  I am a ridiculously big fan of Tom Collichios, long before Top Chef. Check out a few food trucks too. 

Ditto Balthazar for brunch. (Pretty much anything Keith McNally does)

My most favorite place in NY closed on New Years, so that's out, but check out Restaurant Hearth or Terroir.  

maykat

I love Serafina's in midtown--great Italian.  Magnolia's for cupcakes (so yummy).

Tao has great food and atmosphere.  We always hit one of Mario Batali's restaurants too (Otto is our favorite)

runblondie26

VNYL in Hell's Kitchen has alsways been a favorite lunch/casual dinner spot for us.

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Thank you all for these!  We had a great time and ate FABULOUS food the entire time!  I am keeping all these so I have them for when my family and I go in the fall!