REGINA’S NEW YORK DINING
BREAKFAST...BRUNCH…. 2 A.M. until Noon
CAFETERIA - 119 Seventh Ave. at 17th street 414-1717
My favorite find to date
–(I wrote this is 1999 and returned again in 2008 and it still applies)
I love any place that is hip and serves 24 hours a day- 7 days a week-
you cant help but be a repeat customer because they are always there
for you...whether its breakfast at two in the afternoon or Fried
Chicken and waffles or Seared Tuna at two a.m.- so civilized...its even
a place we can take Luc & Martin at 7:p.m. on a Sunday night for
macaroni & cheese or Chicken & dumplings...the food is really
good and great prices.
NORMAS-Parker Meridian Hotel-118 W. 57th 708-7460
The best breakfast-brunch in New York. Caramel French Toast, Duck Hash with Poached Eggs or Salmon Benedict…and on and on…great coffee, service etc.
SAKS FIFTH AVE. CAFE- Nice for Sunday Brunch (they dont open until noon on Sundays)
try to plan ahead and get a window table to have a view. Perfect for ladies lunch or brunch on Sunday and shopping afterwards.
CASUAL and CHEAP
Some times you just want a hamburger….
THE BURGER JOINT- Parker Meridian Hotel-118 W. 57th 708-7460
You
just look behind the velvet curtain and in the lobby of this opulent
hotel is one of the best burgers in the city. A must do in NYC
Other notable Burgers-
Café Luxembourg,
RIGALETTO’S PIZZA- Columbus between 67th and 68th
OLLIES NOODLE HOUSE- Broadway & 67th/ 595-818
The
wait is never as long as they say and once your in it goes real fast.
the food is good, flavorful and cheap take out works just fine...
REALLY GOOD MID PRICED DINING
PAYARD PATISERIE – 1032 Lexington (73rd & 74th ) 212-717-5252
Perfect for simple Bistro Lunch. I can only think of one or two places in Paris
that have pastries as beautiful as these. I go in just to look - I make
everyone who comes to visit go and look - and of course the taste
isthere as well. I love the tea there in the afternoons - The
restaurant is very good or you can just sit up front and have a simple
Bistro Lunch with Dessert for $20- $25.
fare- Love it ... Love it.
CAFE LUXEMBOURG-200 West 70th & Amsterdam -873-7411
It is a tradition for me…I arrive in NYC and I drop my bags and go to Café Luxembourg.
Love it, Love it. Just my type of restaurant. Very good food. Always
something satisfying on the menu…even if it is just the Mushroom Omelet
with Brie. I feel I am in the City when I am here. I
could be in Paris, London or New York. A neighborhood Bistro…how lucky it is in my neighborhood.
BAR BOULOD-
1900 Broadway between 63rd & 64th- The best Coq au Vin...ever..love
this place. Danielle Boulod food at decent prices...what a concept.
Have always had great dining experience here and one of my personal
favorites.
NOBU NEXT DOOR-105 Hudson at W. Broadway (Tribeca )334-4445
The more casual side of NOBU for sushi…no doubt some of the best sushi in the City
RUBY FOO'S- 2182 Broadway at 77th 724-6700 there is another near the Theater District.
Great anytime of day or night. I enjoy it at night so you can try one of their exotic Martinis.
I COPPI - 432 E. 9th St.@ 1st Ave. 254-2263
Very nice Italian Bistro
Mary's Fish Camp-64 Charles Street(in the Village) 646-4862185
Hands down...the best Lobster Roll I have ever had...(thank you Jeff & Gary for turning us on to this place)
NICEST...
Lunch
time is a great way to experience these better restaurants...indulge
and still have time to walk it off...also you typically save 25-40%
UNION SQUARE CAFE- 21 E. 16th (bet. 5th & Union Sq. W.) 243-4020
this will always be one of my favorites- the food is always - consistently outstanding-
JEAN GEORGES- 1 Central Park West (60th & 61st) Trump Intl. Hotel 299-3900
I
believe anything Jean-GeorgeVongerichten touches tastes like heaven
-that is why he has two on my list of the best. This one has it
all...love the decor...love the food
VONG- 200 E. 54th & 3rd Ave./ 486-9592
J.G.V-
this is his creation of Thai- French is just that. The decor is sultry
and warm..love the food...great to treat yourself to a long lunch-Lunch
& dinner Monday thru Friday - just dinner Sat & Sun
TABLA -11 Madison (25th Street) 889-0667
Flavors from India with French Technique and very nouvelle presentation...loved the company...loved the room...loved the food...loved it all.
11 MADISON- (25th) 889-0905
Union Square
cafe was Danny Meyers first and has remained one of my favorites..up
there with Gotham etc. He now has Tabla above 11 Madison and Gramercy
Tavern - all at the top of everyone's list..
DANIEL- 60 E. 65TH (between Madison & Park) 288-0033
Still a New York favorite for most critics…not my top one.
CAFE BOULOUD- 20 E. 76th (5th & Madison) 772-2600
This is Daniel Boulouds more casual concept
LA GRENOUILLE - 3 E. 52 (5th & Madison) 752-1495
What a beautiful room and wonderful food...loved it ...loved it
SMITH & WOLENSKY -797 Third Ave. (49th)753-1530
Hands down the best steak house Ive ever been to...
GREAT PLACES FOR A COCKTAIL OR A LATE NIGHT CAFE AU LAIT
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