Frank: Would Love Your Restaurant.Com Recommendations For NYC

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Hey Frank--

Since you are the restaurant.com maven for NYC restaurants, I'd love to hear your current recommendations. We're going to be at the Manhattan Club from May 3-10, and I'm hoping to use a couple of restaurant.com certificates to lower the cost of the trip. Which are your favorites?

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Steve I use those GC for Queens, but If you want my Manhataten restaurats I eat at with out the gc I can name a few great ones.

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On Restaurant Row is Becco owned by Food Tv's Lidia Bastianich


Now if you want a real treat and one of the best meatballs you ever had in your life eat at Destino NY which is not to far from the MC. The ex chef from Rao's took there meatball recipe here.

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Steve I use those GC for Queens, but If you want my Manhataten restaurats I eat at with out the gc I can name a few great ones.

For the best and most expensive Kobe Steak you ever had
Uncle Jack's Steakhouses,steakhouses in nyc,steakhouses in new york city,nyc steakhouses,new york city steakhouses,steakhouses in manhattan,steakhouses on 9th avenue,best steakhouse,restaurants in nyc,seafood restaurants

On Restaurant Row is Becco owned by Food Tv's Lidia Bastianich


Now if you want a real treat and one of the best meatballs you ever had in your life eat at Destino NY which is not to far from the MC. The ex chef from Rao's took there meatball recipe here.

Thanks, I'll definitely try Destino, and may try some of the others.

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If anyone wants to try a KNISH PRESS, Press 95, my nephews restaurant just got written up in the NY Times. Also, some other recommendations from The NYT Dining & Wine ......Seven New Sandwiches Try to Make It in New York - New York Times




KNISH PRESS

The owners of Press 195, a sandwich joint with stores in Park Slope, Brooklyn, and Bayside, Queens, may have avoided putting the word “panini” on the menu. Nonetheless their futures are staked to pressed sandwiches: they have more than 30 on the menu. “Every deli in New York has panini now,” said an owner, Chris Evans, who grew up flipping burgers at the estimable Donovan’s Pub. But what the delis don’t have — yet — is the knish press: a sandwich built on a split potato knish, the brainchild of Brian Karp, the chef and co-owner.

Chris Evans is my nephew.

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If anyone wants to try a KNISH PRESS, Press 95, my nephews restaurant just got written up in the NY Times. Also, some other recommendations from The NYT Dining & Wine ......Seven New Sandwiches Try to Make It in New York - New York Times




KNISH PRESS

The owners of Press 195, a sandwich joint with stores in Park Slope, Brooklyn, and Bayside, Queens, may have avoided putting the word “panini” on the menu. Nonetheless their futures are staked to pressed sandwiches: they have more than 30 on the menu. “Every deli in New York has panini now,” said an owner, Chris Evans, who grew up flipping burgers at the estimable Donovan’s Pub. But what the delis don’t have — yet — is the knish press: a sandwich built on a split potato knish, the brainchild of Brian Karp, the chef and co-owner.

Chris Evans is my nephew.

I have been eatting at both Donavons locations for years. the one in Bayside recently sold. I wonder if he ever cooked my Burger, I can go to the Bayside location. I am there a lot since my best friend lives there. I wonder if he knows my friend Sandy. He runs Lloyd's Funeral home, Next time you speak to him see if he knows my friend.

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I have been eatting at both Donavons locations for years. the one in Bayside recently sold. I wonder if he ever cooked my Burger, I can go to the Bayside location. I am there a lot since my best friend lives there. I wonder if he knows my friend Sandy. He runs Lloyd's Funeral home, Next time you speak to him see if he knows my friend.

I'll ask him. He grew up in Bayside, and his family has lived there for years. He married my niece, and they have two young children. He's a real niece guy.

BTW....If anyone does go to Press 95, I strongly suggest ordering their #5 Pressed Prosciutto Sandwich. It's outrageous!

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We went to Destino NY last night for dinner. I had to drag Young there, but ultimately she loved it, as did I. I went with the recommendation and had spaghetti and meatballs. I ordered the Sole Almandine for Young. We split a salad of pears, candied walnuts, gorgonzola cheese and arugala with balsamic vinaigrette dressing -- delicious.

We brought in a great bottle of Brunello di Montalcino (Donovan), and it was great, as well. Corkage was a bit pricey at $35, but at least we had a great wine with dinner for $95 total. The bill was pretty reasonable for a nice dinner in NY -- $195 plus tip for two of us, including wine. Thanks for the tip!

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We went to Destino NY last night for dinner. I had to drag Young there, but ultimately she loved it, as did I. I went with the recommendation and had spaghetti and meatballs. I ordered the Sole Almandine for Young. We split a salad of pears, candied walnuts, gorgonzola cheese and arugala with balsamic vinaigrette dressing -- delicious.

We brought in a great bottle of Brunello di Montalcino (Donovan), and it was great, as well. Corkage was a bit pricey at $35, but at least we had a great wine with dinner for $95 total. The bill was pretty reasonable for a nice dinner in NY -- $195 plus tip for two of us, including wine. Thanks for the tip!

Glad you enjoyed it, Now regarding the 8th, I might still be out here in PA. I was coming home but my friend wants to come out here for a few days. I will not know for sure untill the 7th at night. I will post so check back here Wensday night,

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I will post so check back here Wensday night,

OK.

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Steve looks like I will be home in time to make Lunch. Lt me know what time and where you want to meet.

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Steve looks like I will be home in time to make Lunch. Lt me know what time and where you want to meet.

I'm still thinking that Thursday at noon would work, unless you want to change the time/date. I'm up for Knish Nosh on Queens Blvd. Just let me know the best subway stop. We're having a great time. Did a walking tour of the Village today, and will probably go back tonight for some live music and dancing. . . .

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I'm still thinking that Thursday at noon would work, unless you want to change the time/date. I'm up for Knish Nosh on Queens Blvd. Just let me know the best subway stop. We're having a great time. Did a walking tour of the Village today, and will probably go back tonight for some live music and dancing. . . .

Sounds good to me Thursday at noon, Not sure if you can get to the M train but if you can that is easy pick up for me. Ireland's call said it was easy to come in via M train. I am lost with trains.

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The E or the F runs right along Queens Blvd. I believe there is a stop near Knish Nosh.

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The E or the F runs right along Queens Blvd. I believe there is a stop near Knish Nosh.

I had heard that, as well. Was it the Forest Hills stop?