Originally Posted by
oh_lol
Thanks, saved all your recommendations! Tru sounds fantastic and will very well be my backup if Alinea doesn't work out
Tru is extremely good. That said, I will say that I enjoyed my food more when I ate there in March 2013 than I did last month.
I would not go to Alinea...it is an experience for sure, but I found the food to be below the expectations I had when spending that kind of money. YMMV.
Originally Posted by
oh_lol
I personally have found they are generally better value, and I am not picky. But I am also open to ala carte if you have places in mind
Ah yes! I went to Wildair because I couldn't get into Contra, but will be trying there again!
The very short list I had before I asked the question:
Contra
Momofuku Ko (bar set menu)
Gramercy Tavern (bar set menu)
Casa Mono (lunch)
Le Coq Rico (lunch)
Osteria Morini (Monday night pasta special)
If you want to eat in the tavern area of GT, be prepared to wait (if at night). I would recommend going for lunch, as you can get seated as soon as the open at noon.
Casa Mono is one of the best tapas joints around...that said, they do have some very tight seating, depending on where you are in the restaurant.