Rachel... a few places that Flyertalkers have gathered at in recent years (Reservations are a MUST this time of year!)

West Bank Cafe (West 42nd Street and 9th Avenue) Very contemporary American, good prices, great food. The first Catman Do was here:

http://westbankcafe.citysearch.com

Virgil's BBQ (West 44th Street off Times Square, near the Toys R Us Excellent MIssouri Style BBQ. Extensive winelist. Supposedly famous for Margaritas (though I never had

http://www.virgilsbbq.com

Simply Pasta. (West 41st Street off Broadway) Not as fancy as most restaurants but a good value and good food.

Manhattan Chili COmpany (See Ya likes this place, I have not been)

There is also a place called Nick and Stef's Steakhouse, which is at Madison Square Garden (if you wanted to be near yoru train.) I have not been here yet (got a gift certificate for them in the mail) but it looks pretty decent:

http://www.restaurantassociates.com/...efssteakhouse/

I work in Hoboken till about 7pm but could cross the Hudson if this takes off.

Have fun in NYC Rachel.



[This message has been edited by Catman (edited Dec 02, 2003).]