Jackets a "necessity" at dinner?
Sep 21, 2003, 5:06 pm
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Jackets a "necessity" at dinner?
I'm trying to find the perfect romantic restuarant in New York to celebrate our 10th anniversary, and I've noticed most of the places classified as "romantic" in Zagat also say jacket required. Is the jacket still an expectation in New York? (forgive my much more casual L.A. perspective 
Specifically I was looking at One If By Land, Two If By Sea. I don't mind wearing a jacket...but just want to know how formal I should expect things.
Haven't been to New York in 10 years, and then I was only 19 so this sort of thing didn't matter then (when my tastes were a little less refined!)
Thanks for the help--
WNLuvr
Specifically I was looking at One If By Land, Two If By Sea. I don't mind wearing a jacket...but just want to know how formal I should expect things.
Haven't been to New York in 10 years, and then I was only 19 so this sort of thing didn't matter then (when my tastes were a little less refined!)
Thanks for the help--
WNLuvr
Sep 22, 2003, 7:36 am
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Most restaurants have gone casual unfortunately (IMHO) but if you are unsure, just call the restaurant beforehand. Since it is your 10th anniversary, why not wear the jacket as a token of the romance to take place that evening.
Oct 11, 2003, 10:35 pm
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I hope Im not too late, but here goes...
I have seen people without jackets at some very formal, high-end places (Le Bernadin comes to mind) but not at all frequently. There are probably a few places that wouldnt let you in, but not many. However, if you go to a place where they say jackets required/recommended everyone or certainly almost everyone will be wearing them. If you arent you might feel a little out of place. Im not familiar with that particular restaurant so I cant help out with that.
I have seen people without jackets at some very formal, high-end places (Le Bernadin comes to mind) but not at all frequently. There are probably a few places that wouldnt let you in, but not many. However, if you go to a place where they say jackets required/recommended everyone or certainly almost everyone will be wearing them. If you arent you might feel a little out of place. Im not familiar with that particular restaurant so I cant help out with that.
Oct 28, 2003, 8:29 pm
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To WNLuvr,
Most high end romantic restaurants in NYC will ask men to wear jackets.
However, my personal observation is that places below 14th Street, are a lot less strict about the policy.
One if by Land, TIBS is definitely a jacket optional place. However, you should dress up a bit to at least "upscale casual" and not "LA Casual".
Most high end romantic restaurants in NYC will ask men to wear jackets.
However, my personal observation is that places below 14th Street, are a lot less strict about the policy.
One if by Land, TIBS is definitely a jacket optional place. However, you should dress up a bit to at least "upscale casual" and not "LA Casual".
Nov 4, 2003, 10:10 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by MollyNYC:
However, my personal observation is that places below 14th Street, are a lot less strict about the policy.</font>
However, my personal observation is that places below 14th Street, are a lot less strict about the policy.</font>
I think restaurants on both the UWS & the UES also have gone casual as well. With the way the city is now, if you're willing to dine out expensively, they'll accept you in your pajamas.
Nov 16, 2003, 3:01 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by MollyNYC:
However, you should dress up a bit to at least "upscale casual" and not "LA Casual".</font>
However, you should dress up a bit to at least "upscale casual" and not "LA Casual".</font>
WTH is "LA Casual?" By your definition, that is ...