Its as good as booked… Going to New York! - Page 12

Will · 24-10-2009, 16:38

And we couldn't have that now could we?!

Grandad · 24-10-2009, 22:54

settled on Jean-Georges for sat night dinner, prob is they only book 1 month in advance and are booked up in a couple of hours ( for Saturday night ) so guess who is getting up at 5 or 6 am on Wednesday

Beansprout · 25-10-2009, 01:00

You won't be disappointed with a Jean-Georges restaurant. I went to one in the Bahamas (cafe martinique) which was nice except it was all rebuilt American-style faux-French ie. to us Brits, tacky - that's the decor though. Food was absolutely sublime.

And that's the cheaper restaurant of the 2 there! The posh one is Dune at the Ocean Club (where they filmed casino royale); parents went there and couldn't fault it in anyway whatsoever. Which is a lot from them

I also recommend Mesa grill - again not been to the NY one but the Bahamas one does the best steak I've ever tasted, and a superb wine list.

Enjoy, you jammy dodger, I am sat here very jealous

Grandad · 25-10-2009, 12:56

The signature restuarant in NY looks classical but a bit bland

though the chance of a Michelin 3* meal for what will prob be "only" about $400 all in isn't one to be missed

Dee · 25-10-2009, 15:26

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Originally Posted by Beansprout

Enjoy, you jammy dodger, I am sat here very jealous

89 days and counting!!!! Sorry

Kitten · 25-10-2009, 15:36

I must be missing some sort of gene, because I just wouldn't enjoy a meal that cost me $400. I hate pretentious places and being fussed over, it just makes me feel uncomfortable. Plus I've never been to a posh restaurant that wasn't pretentious. I'd be much happier in a small place, full of local atmosphere and tasty food you can eat with your fingers

. I think you get far more feel for a place in a place where the natives eat, and a lot more for your money too.

Dee · 25-10-2009, 15:36

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Originally Posted by Kitten

I must be missing some sort of gene, because I just wouldn't enjoy a meal that cost me $400. I hate pretentious places and being fussed over, it just makes me feel uncomfortable. Plus I've never been to a posh restaurant that wasn't pretentious. I'd be much happier in a small place, full of local atmosphere and tasty food you can eat with your fingers

. I think you get far more feel for a place in a place where the natives eat, and a lot more for your money too.

+1

Grandad · 25-10-2009, 20:09

It can be like that over here but in the US it is no where near as bad, overly fawning maybe but not really experienced pretentious

It's like if you go in a Gucci shop over here and you don't fit their idea of what a customer should they look down their nose at you, I would have no problem going in one in the US in jeans and a football shirt

just to add $400 is for both of us and I expect it to include drinks, tax , tip etc

Dee · 25-10-2009, 20:15

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Originally Posted by Grandad

just to add $400 is for both of us and I expect it to include drinks, tax , tip etc

Still too much for us tbh

Kitten · 25-10-2009, 20:19

I've eaten in a lot of expensive restaurants Stateside (as a guest of someone else) and I feel they're just as bad as here, tbh, just more plastic

Especially in New York, it's just so...i dunno, false.

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25-10-2009, 01:00	#113
Beansprout Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 488	You won't be disappointed with a Jean-Georges restaurant. I went to one in the Bahamas (cafe martinique) which was nice except it was all rebuilt American-style faux-French ie. to us Brits, tacky - that's the decor though. Food was absolutely sublime. And that's the cheaper restaurant of the 2 there! The posh one is Dune at the Ocean Club (where they filmed casino royale); parents went there and couldn't fault it in anyway whatsoever. Which is a lot from them I also recommend Mesa grill - again not been to the NY one but the Bahamas one does the best steak I've ever tasted, and a superb wine list. Enjoy, you jammy dodger, I am sat here very jealous __________________ Uploader Cartoons World Wind

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Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	I must be missing some sort of gene, because I just wouldn't enjoy a meal that cost me $400. I hate pretentious places and being fussed over, it just makes me feel uncomfortable. Plus I've never been to a posh restaurant that wasn't pretentious. I'd be much happier in a small place, full of local atmosphere and tasty food you can eat with your fingers . I think you get far more feel for a place in a place where the natives eat, and a lot more for your money too. __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

25-10-2009, 20:09	#118
Grandad Old Git Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,016	It can be like that over here but in the US it is no where near as bad, overly fawning maybe but not really experienced pretentious It's like if you go in a Gucci shop over here and you don't fit their idea of what a customer should they look down their nose at you, I would have no problem going in one in the US in jeans and a football shirt just to add $400 is for both of us and I expect it to include drinks, tax , tip etc Last edited by Grandad; 25-10-2009 at 20:15.

25-10-2009, 20:19	#120
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	I've eaten in a lot of expensive restaurants Stateside (as a guest of someone else) and I feel they're just as bad as here, tbh, just more plastic Especially in New York, it's just so...i dunno, false. __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher Last edited by Kitten; 25-10-2009 at 20:21.

24-10-2009, 22:54	#112
Grandad Old Git Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,016	settled on Jean-Georges for sat night dinner, prob is they only book 1 month in advance and are booked up in a couple of hours ( for Saturday night ) so guess who is getting up at 5 or 6 am on Wednesday

25-10-2009, 12:56	#114
Grandad Old Git Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,016	The signature restuarant in NY looks classical but a bit bland though the chance of a Michelin 3* meal for what will prob be "only" about $400 all in isn't one to be missed