The Latest & The Greatest?

[*~Eleni~*]

What restaurants do you think are the BEST of the newcomers?

As far as ambiance, food & crowd? MUST be in Manhattan.
I am looking for a good recommendation - there is no budget - and it caNNOT be French, Indian or Thai. I'm also looking for something that is recently open, less than a year, would love something in the last 6-3 months.

I read about a Japanese/Fusion place in (I THINK) Soho, had a big white (could have been ice sculpture) buddah in the center of the room, was 2 levels with a lounge upstairs (looked off white/with cool lighting) and VERY new...I dont remember the name for the life of me

HELP.

[drumaboy]

I read about a Japanese/Fusion place in (I THINK) Soho, had a big white (could have been ice sculpture) buddah in the center of the room, was 2 levels with a lounge upstairs (looked off white/with cool lighting) and VERY new...I dont remember the name for the life of me

HELP.

it's called Megu

[Hard2Believe]

What restaurants do you think are the BEST of the newcomers?

As far as ambiance, food & crowd? MUST be in Manhattan.
I am looking for a good recommendation - there is no budget - and it caNNOT be French, Indian or Thai. I'm also looking for something that is recently open, less than a year, would love something in the last 6-3 months.

I read about a Japanese/Fusion place in (I THINK) Soho, had a big white (could have been ice sculpture) buddah in the center of the room, was 2 levels with a lounge upstairs (looked off white/with cool lighting) and VERY new...I dont remember the name for the life of me

HELP.


all the restaurants in the Time Warner are pretty new and top of the line. There is a Sushi place (Masa), steakhouse (V Steakhouse), Thomas Keller's place (Per Se), all three of these are supposed to be awesome.

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all the restaurants in the Time Warner are pretty new and top of the line. There is a Sushi place (Masa), steakhouse (V Steakhouse), Thomas Keller's place (Per Se), all three of these are supposed to be awesome.



been to v steakhouse. didn't care for it.

i mean yeah it was ok, but as someone who has eaten at just about every one the the best steakhouses in nyc, it definitely pales in comparrison.
the space is very nice, great view and the decor is nice, but the food was average at best.

i went about 6 months ago and won't be going back. there are better steakhouses for the money, and i don't even have to pay for it....

[Hard2Believe]

been to v steakhouse. didn't care for it.

i mean yeah it was ok, but as someone who has eaten at just about every one the the best steakhouses in nyc, it definitely pales in comparrison.
the space is very nice, great view and the decor is nice, but the food was average at best.

i went about 6 months ago and won't be going back. there are better steakhouses for the money, and i don't even have to pay for it....


thats how I feel about S & W. Food was pretty good, but that doesn't make up for service and ..........

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thats how I feel about S & W. Food was pretty good, but that doesn't make up for service and ..........


totally with ya about s&w.

i go there pretty often b/c one of the the guys that covers our firm is like norm (from cheers) there and its in the middle of our 2 offices, so its convienient.
we usually go to the grill anyway. great bartenders there. partick and ollie....

i don't order steak there. its prime rib all the way for me at that place.
oh and the chilled seafood platter appetizer :)

[LeT tHe MuSic PlAy]

been to v steakhouse. didn't care for it.

i mean yeah it was ok, but as someone who has eaten at just about every one the the best steakhouses in nyc, it definitely pales in comparrison.
the space is very nice, great view and the decor is nice, but the food was average at best.

i went about 6 months ago and won't be going back. there are better steakhouses for the money, and i don't even have to pay for it....

there was a recent article on Jean George Vocheritian (however you spell it) how his restaurnats are not what they should be that he it on this spur to open soo many restaurnts without carin the quality of his food.

So the steakhouse i guess is a reflection of that - they said couple of years ago no one could top his food b/c he was pure genius but that in now he has been exchanging quaility for i guess money

[Hard2Believe]

there was a recent article on Jean George Vocheritian (however you spell it) how his restaurnats are not what they should be that he it on this spur to open soo many restaurnts without carin the quality of his food.

So the steakhouse i guess is a reflection of that - they said couple of years ago no one could top his food b/c he was pure genius but that in now he has been exchanging quaility for i guess money


this is the story with a lot of Chefs though. Look at Emeril and Rocco. Both used to be pretty well known and respected Chefs among the "Chef" and "Culinary" community. Then they let the fame and media get to them. They forgot about what was important and were out for money. Its hard to have both.

[*~Eleni~*]

YES!!! Thanks Donato its Megu, anyone been there?

Anyone been to Ono? English Is Italian? or Aquavit?
How bout Davidburke & Donatella?

I heard V Steak isnt all that, and Per Se is out of the question ...no French. For that I wish I could go to Alain Ducasse :keke
I heard Asiate at the Mandarin sucks...any truth to that?

I am looking for atmosphere JUST as much as good food, a good space, we are not culinary experts goingon a tasting trip ya know, we wanna have a good time, with good drinks, in a new & trendy hot restaurant...the food just caNNOT suck hahahaha I want it all right? Think Spice Market without the Indian food lol

[lizzy]

Megu is ok, it's in Tribeca. It's overpriced for what it is. It's haute Japanese cuisine and very pretentious. Kobe beef is ok there, then again, I've had kobe beef several times and i have never been a fan of that. Its worth a try but there is a better newcomer for Japanese food...Geisha...the guy who owns Serafina owns it...it's next door to hte one on 61st and maddy...i like it, hard to get a res though.

Geisha is probably your best bet. There is also Pace in Tribeca which is on Hudson i think? Very heart italian food...great pasta, very fresh. More lively. Geisha is more trendy though.


Speaking of Alaine Ducasse....has anyone been there? I've been meaning to hit that up but haven't had the chance...but I will post a review when i go :)

[lizzy]

oh wait im a moron, try 66 on leonard and church...it's haute chinese cuisine...much better, trendier, funner, etc...try the salmon and the noodles...i liked it

[jt]

biltmore room top rated new comer in zagats place pretty high on decor www.biltmoreroom.com

also might want to check out Sumile www.sumile.com

[TecHnO JesUs]

Megu is ok, it's in Tribeca. It's overpriced for what it is. It's haute Japanese cuisine and very pretentious. Kobe beef is ok there, then again, I've had kobe beef several times and i have never been a fan of that. Its worth a try but there is a better newcomer for Japanese food...Geisha...the guy who owns Serafina owns it...it's next door to hte one on 61st and maddy...i like it, hard to get a res though.

Geisha is probably your best bet. There is also Pace in Tribeca which is on Hudson i think? Very heart italian food...great pasta, very fresh. More lively. Geisha is more trendy though.


Speaking of Alaine Ducasse....has anyone been there? I've been meaning to hit that up but haven't had the chance...but I will post a review when i go :)

Geisha is an awesome spot.. i loved it

Also Hue if you're into vietnamese.. a very trendy spot and the sushi there is killer

[*~Eleni~*]

lizzy thanks!!

only thing is I loathe haute chinese..they ruin it! (IMO) hahaha i actually prefer the take-out
everytime I have tried a haute Chinese place I have hated it

Geisha and Pace sound promising! I'm going to look into them, at the moment I am also looking into Everything is Italian, Jeffrey Chodorows & Todd English's new place in the Meatpacking District.

:heart Serafinas :heart

I have a few friends that have been to Ducasse...and have heard its phenomenal, and worth the $$ and wait (for res), tacky decor though (lol)

[sexxncandie]

:heart Serafinas :heart



There are 4 Serafinas, whatever u do, DO NOT go to the Serafinas location Downtown(Lafayette)... !

[*~Eleni~*]

Geisha is an awesome spot.. i loved it

Also Hue if you're into vietnamese.. a very trendy spot and the sushi there is killer

I looked at Hue too, looks good

:pullhair decisions :pullhair

[TecHnO JesUs]

I looked at Hue too, looks good

:pullhair decisions :pullhair


if this is for D... u cannot go wrong here. If it isnt absolutely up to par, i'll pay your check

[*~Eleni~*]

if this is for D... u cannot go wrong here. If it isnt absolutely up to par, i'll pay your check

hmmm interesting

and if youre paying then I am really getting drunk :applaud :keke

[TecHnO JesUs]

its the same chef from Ruby foos... you cant go wrong

both times i've gone have been out of this world... ask to be seated downstairs

[just jess]

There are 4 Serafinas, whatever u do, DO NOT go to the Serafinas location Downtown(Lafayette)... !

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[just jess]

Eleni..pick up the most recent issue of the new yorker (i think) ...they review "the best" new restaurants in the city... :agree

from the few minutes i flipped through it i recognize a lot of the names mentioned in the thread .. maybe itll help you out

[sexxncandie]

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[just jess]

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[sexxncandie]

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[*~Eleni~*]

Eleni..pick up the most recent issue of the new yorker (i think) ...they review "the best" new restaurants in the city... :agree

from the few minutes i flipped through it i recognize a lot of the names mentioned in the thread .. maybe itll help you out


I actually wanted to hear about these places from people "I know", I dont always trust the reviews...plus the main chef is always there when there's a mag person/reviewer there, I wanna know how it is on off nights.

[lizzy]

hmmm, what about pastis? not necessarily new, but it's pretty good...very popular, nice decor, good food...celeb hangout...if you're looking for that...its in meatpacking....also try markt...never been there, but the menu looks good