NYC eateries
NYC eateries
dramaqueen2
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/23/05
#1NYC eateries
Posted: 3/15/07 at 12:26pm
hey everyone,
my mother and i are heading into the city on Saturday to see Les Miz, and are meeting someone. We're meeting them at the Broadhurst and are planning on finding a place to eat. I'm usually the one who picks, but I'm sure of where to go. We like pretty much any kind of food, and haven eaten at Sardi's, Joe Allen, Josephina's etc. before. Does anyone have any good suggestion that are in the same area as the theatre (44th between 7th & 8th i think)
i've looked around a little on different sites/search etc, but i'd like imput from people who have actually gone there, from the frequent theatre-going crowd. any price range.. no preference.
thank you!
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millie_dillmount
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#2re: NYC eateries
Posted: 3/15/07 at 12:30pmAre you looking for a sit-down restaurant or just a quick bite to eat (like McDonalds, but of course, NOT McDonalds or fast food lol or a deli).
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#2re: NYC eateries
Posted: 3/15/07 at 12:39pm
I love John's Pizzeria on 44th- every out of town guest I get eats here at least once when they visit me.
John's Pizzeria
#3re: NYC eateries
Posted: 3/15/07 at 12:49pm
Oy...another restaurant thread...you can try menupages.com and search for places in the area or some of my faves:
Hell's Kitchen
10 X 44
eatery
Arriba Arriba
Esca
Becco
Thalia
Brasserie 8 1/2
Aquavit --not for the timid
#4re: NYC eateries
Posted: 3/15/07 at 12:51pm
I went to Bond 45 once (45th between Bway and 6th) and really enjoyed it...not cheap though.
...and I got to John's Pizzaria all the time...delicious
Updated On: 3/15/07 at 12:51 PM
karen24
Broadway Star Joined: 2/27/06
#5re: NYC eateries
Posted: 3/15/07 at 12:58pm
The Edison Cafe is a theater district landmark and is just a few blocks from your theater--47th between B'way and 8th (across the street from the Barrymore Theater, where "Company" is playing.) It's a simple coffee shop attached to the Edison Hotel; you can enter either from 47th street or through the Edison lobby. The prices are very reasonable and they have really pretty good food, especially the soups, blintzes, corned beef hash, & other classic deli fare. This is the place that Neil Simon used as a model for the restaurant in "45 Seconds From Broadway."
You could also try Ollie's Noodle Shop, which is a huge Chinese place with good noodle dishes and soups at W. 44th between Broadway & 7th.
Karen
Maggie-the-schnoodle
#6re: NYC eateries
Posted: 3/15/07 at 12:58pmJohn's Pizza is good---there's also Junior's on W45 and Schubert Alley...
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#7re: NYC eateries
Posted: 3/15/07 at 1:01pmI also love the Edison Cafe and Junior's...so many fun places to eat in that area!
#8re: NYC eateries
Posted: 3/15/07 at 1:02pmIt's a bit of a hike, but the Carnegie Deli has the best corned beef in the world. It melts in your mouth and two can share a sandwich, or you can take part of it with you for later.
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#9re: NYC eateries
Posted: 3/15/07 at 1:05pm
If you're coming from Penn Station, a great hidden gem is Ben's Kosher Deli on 38th just off Seventh. Also, great pub fare at both Connelly's and O'Lunneys - both on 45th between Broadway and 6th.
Have fun!
siny
Broadway Star Joined: 2/8/07
#10re: NYC eateries
Posted: 3/15/07 at 1:19pmRegarding John's Pizzeria, how crowded do they get on weekdays ? Going there with a group of 12+ people on a Tuesday in May at around 4:30 - 5 PM. Would we need a reservation ?
#11re: NYC eateries
Posted: 3/15/07 at 1:29pm
anytime you have a group that large, it's always safer to make a reservation (though i don't see John's being *that* crowded at 4:30pm on a weeknight).
Updated On: 3/15/07 at 01:29 PM
justafan2
Broadway Star Joined: 3/25/04
#12re: NYC eateries
Posted: 3/15/07 at 1:31pmWe like Daniela's on 8th Ave., betw. 45-46th. It has a price fixe and the food is excellent.
#13re: NYC eateries
Posted: 3/15/07 at 2:13pm
"I love John's Pizzeria on 44th- every out of town guest I get eats here at least once when they visit me."
I too take everyone there - so amazing.
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#14re: NYC eateries
Posted: 3/15/07 at 2:16pmI like Angus MacIndoe's, on 44th right among all the theaters.
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#15re: NYC eateries
Posted: 3/15/07 at 4:13pmbump Daniela's on 8th and 45th! It's good food and cheap!
#16re: NYC eateries
Posted: 3/15/07 at 4:19pm
"I love John's Pizzeria on 44th- every out of town guest I get eats here at least once when they visit me."
I too take everyone there - so amazing.
I know, right? Love that place! I now have my out of state cousin stuck in a John's Pizzeria rut- every time she visits me we eat there at least once, at her request. Gotta love the fact that the family who lives in Idaho has a 'usual' NYC pizza place. :)
Oh yeah and before I forget- ditto going to Junior's too, the food is ok, but *especially* for the cheesecake.
TIGGOSAURUS
Broadway Star Joined: 12/5/05
#17re: NYC eateries
Posted: 3/15/07 at 4:41pm
I'd also recommend John's Pizzeria, but I've always had to wait for a table there and I've only ever gone on my own or with one other person. So definitely make a reservation if you're in a large group!
What about the Marriot Marquis? The revolving restaurant on the 47th/48th floors has either a buffet or (a more pricey) a la carte menu. Spectacular views!
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ShbrtAlley44
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/1/03
#18re: NYC eateries
Posted: 3/15/07 at 4:43pm
If you're up for sushi, I like Kodama on 45th across from the Hirschfeld. The food is very good and well-priced, and you may see some Broadway performers stopping by.
eta: I also enjoy John's. Daniela is good but I eat alone frequently and sometimes I feel like the waiters are mocking me for it behind my back. I don't know, maybe I'm paranoid. I also like Trattoria Trecolori but I'm not sure if they've re-opened yet.
Updated On: 3/15/07 at 04:43 PM
Heybeenfood
Broadway Star Joined: 5/15/06
#19re: NYC eateries
Posted: 3/15/07 at 4:44pmI love Marseille on 44th and Ninth. In fact I am going there tonight. Delicious French fare, but it is a little pricey.
#20re: NYC eateries
Posted: 3/15/07 at 4:49pmJoe Allens, on Restaurant Row--West 46th Street, has excellent food and is fairly reasonable with its prices. It is essential to make a reservation in advance.
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lady godiva
Broadway Star Joined: 11/20/05
#21re: NYC eateries
Posted: 3/15/07 at 4:58pmPigalle -- on around 46/47th and 8th ave is fantastic - been there for dinner and several private parties... and they have a wonderful prix fixe too!
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ErinDillyFan
Broadway Star Joined: 7/14/06
#22re: NYC eateries
Posted: 3/15/07 at 4:59pm
Just ate at Via Brasil on 46th between 6th/7th Ave. Very nice skewer meats and pastas, fried bananas, <$100 for 3 without wine.
The other place we ate before a show:
Zanzibar
645 9th Ave (at 45th I believe, we walked to The Drowsy Chaperone)
New York, NY 10036
212) 957-9197
http://zanzibarnyc.com/foodgal.html
Some very unusually Middle eastern dishes with mixed cultural references. Very nice presentation. Very tasty. Smaller portions.
SDav 10495
Broadway Star Joined: 7/21/06
#23re: NYC eateries
Posted: 3/15/07 at 5:09pmAnother vote for Ollie's--they're always quick, reliable, and super cheap for such a great sit-down meal in a nice theater district restaurant. It's my favorite pre-show restaurant (in fact, I'm headed there right now on my way to Avenue Q!).
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Hank
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/03
#24re: NYC eateries
Posted: 3/15/07 at 5:28pm
Never been to Sardi's?
Gotta get there at least once in you lifetime, it's fun, a bit pricey but not too bad.
DaRosina on restaurant row is a nice moderate Italian.
The Edison Cafe is a favorite of mine as well, for brakfast, go for the blintzes.
I think Angus is overrated, unless you are into celebrity stalking, but it's a nice place to hang out during slow hours. I go for the oysters and a couple of Heinekens.
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