Where to take the parents - cause fuck it, you're not paying
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Mommy & daddy are in town and it's time to hit 'em up for the good stuff. No grab-n-go cheap meals on this list. Also, if you're like me and your parents are from the midwest, dad just wants a cheeseburger. That means you need to go somewhere you can't afford, but it also needs to be approachable. I give you my pics:
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ABC kitchen
Chic New American eatery via Jean-Georges Vongerichten sourcing local, organic ingredients.
35 E 18th St, New York, NY 10003
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Charlie bird
Hip, bi-level spot with Italian-accented American fare, a broad wine list & art featuring boomboxes.
5 King St, New York, NY 10012
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dovetail
Sleek, bi-level setting for upscale New American fare with fixed price & tasting menus.
103 W 77th St, New York, NY 10024
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Hearth
Upscale Tuscan-American restaurant in a warm setting with an open kitchen & a large wine list.
403 E 12th St, New York, NY 10009
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marea
High-end Italian seafood & housemade pastas from Michael White in a chic Central Park South setting.
240 Central Park S, New York, NY 10019
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Scarpetta
Handmade pastas headline a sophisticated Italian menu at this elegant room with a central skylight.
355 West 14th St, New York, NY 10014
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The nomad restaurant
Upscale restaurant in the Nomad Hotel. This will break the bank, bring daddy's wallet
1170 Broadway, New York, NY 10001
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babbo
Buzzing carriage house featuring the high-end Italian fare of prestigious chef Mario Batali.
110 Waverly Pl, New York, NY 10011
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craft
Chef Tom Colicchio's refined, farm-fresh American fare served in an elegantly understated space.
43 E 19th St, New York, NY 10003
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Fifty
American fare with Latin flavors & seasonal cocktails in a handsome setting.
50 Commerce St, New York, NY 10014
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Il buco
Mediterranean-Italian plates presented in farmhouse quarters with an atmospheric wine cellar.
47 Bond St, New York, NY 10012
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Narcissi
Inviting space in The Standard East Village turning out refined, farm-to-table New American cuisine.
The Standard, East Village, 25 Cooper Square, New York, NY 10003
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The dutch
Regional American fare (including oysters and much-hyped fried chicken) in a lively, modern space.
131 Sullivan St, New York, NY 10012
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Blue hill
Locally sourced, seasonal ingredients abound on the American menu served at this townhouse-set spot.
75 Washington Pl, New York, NY 10011
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Estela
Small plates made with market ingredients & Mediterranean twists served in an unfussy cafe space.
47 E Houston St, New York, NY 10012
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Gramercy tavern
Danny Meyer's Flatiron District tavern with a fixed-price-only dining room & a bustling bar area.
42 E 20th St, New York, NY 10003
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maialino
Classic Roman-Italian soul food in an a casual but elegant setting.
Gramercy Park Hotel, 2 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10010
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Osteria morini
Emilia-Romagna cuisine in a warm setting accented by pieces from a 1700s-era Italian farmhouse.
218 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012
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the mermaid inn
Upscale-casual seafood spot with a Cape Cod vibe known for its lobster rolls and cheap oyster deal.
96 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
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Union square cafe
Danny Meyer's first restaurant serves seasonal New American fare in a casually refined setting.
101 E 19th St, New York, NY 10003