[itsbrokeagain]

So my plans to take the girl out to dinner in the city for Xmas eve (plus a few other things) keep getting tossed to the wind. I've checked into a few places down in Little Italy (trying to find a good Italian joint above all, might have to settle for something else), but all or most have last seating for 2 around 6PM...my girl doesnt get out of work til at least 6:30.

With Italians being Catholic and all (as am I), I can understand why they arent open late on the 24th...but there has to be a couple of spots open to 11 or so...anyone have an opinion? Ive already bumbed through Zagat and Google, but the returns are absurd and I cant get any decent freakin review to make it worth checking out....

I would rather not have to, but I've been to Peter Lugers and Ruth's Chris, but it just doesnt seem to fit the bill for the occaision...but if push comes to shove I can always fall back on one or the other.

[Dmitriy@AUTOcouture]

Originally Posted by itsbrokeagain

So my plans to take the girl out to dinner in the city for Xmas eve (plus a few other things) keep getting tossed to the wind. I've checked into a few places down in Little Italy (trying to find a good Italian joint above all, might have to settle for something else), but all or most have last seating for 2 around 6PM...my girl doesnt get out of work til at least 6:30.

With Italians being Catholic and all (as am I), I can understand why they arent open late on the 24th...but there has to be a couple of spots open to 11 or so...anyone have an opinion? Ive already bumbed through Zagat and Google, but the returns are absurd and I cant get any decent freakin review to make it worth checking out....

I would rather not have to, but I've been to Peter Lugers and Ruth's Chris, but it just doesnt seem to fit the bill for the occaision...but if push comes to shove I can always fall back on one or the other.

Matt, its not that easy to find a romantic place in the city since everyone is always in such a hurry and it is a fast paced enviroment. With that said, I would recommend two places. One in the city, one near the city.

In the city, go to Swizz (www.1291swizz.com). I truly love it there, its is Swiss food and the cuisine is AMAZING to say the least. There is a huge wine cellar and the cheese fondue and wiener schnitzel are to die for. I would definetly recommend this place above all, besides it is VERY romantic.

Outside of the city, go to Le Jardin (www.lejardinnj.com) in Edgewater, NJ. The food is great and the atmosphere is awesome too. Also there are amazing views of the city and the hudson river.

Hope this helps man, btw don't forget your party hat for later that night

-Dmitriy

[Design1314]

Peter Lugers good
Try Mortons
more romantic and service.

[cycler]

Dude honestly if I were you Ide take her to Areo's in Bay Ridge Brooklyn. The envirement is beautiful, the people that go there are beautiful. The food is great, the drinks are great. Your not gonna get that sloppy chuncky red sause like that turist trap called Little Italy. Only locals go to Areo's (well as do the cast of the Sopranos). Trust me you will sit at the bar waiting for your table and you wont even want to leave the bar. It rivals any italian resturant in manhattan. I grew up in Brooklyn, now unfortunatly live in south bellmore. Plus right after dinner you can go down the block to this lounge called the Blue Zoo. Very romantic place. Dark inside, blue inside and the its different. You cant go wrong with Areo's

[Eazyrock]

http://acappellarestaurant.com/

Acapella
Northern Italian Food

I took my girl here for her birthday a few years ago. Great place. Outstanding atmosphere. Food was amazing. If your into wine they have a great selection. Located in Tribeca. I'm not sure on there x-mas schedule. I highly recommend it.

Eric

Originally Posted by Eazyrock

http://acappellarestaurant.com/

Acapella
Northern Italian Food

I took my girl here for her birthday a few years ago. Great place. Outstanding atmosphere. Food was amazing. If your into wine they have a great selection. Located in Tribeca. I highly recommend it.

Eric

+1 - That place is good

[BMWalpine]

try Dylan Prime

[infamous Murci]

Areo isnt that great of a place. Bay Ridge might not be the spot. If you want a great for Xmas Eve check out Del Posto on 11th ave. Great place.

[Sal@AUTOcouture]

Its not in Little Italy, but its probably one of the best Italian restaurants I've ever been to:

Amarone
686 9th Ave
New York, NY 10036
(212) 245-6060

[Sal@AUTOcouture]

Originally Posted by infamous Murci

Areo isnt that great of a place. Bay Ridge might not be the spot. If you want a great for Xmas Eve check out Del Posto on 11th ave. Great place.

Del Posto is bangin too

[fizzle]

yea little italy has just become a tourist trap. i dont even think italians work there anymore. it sucks too cuz we used to go there all the time on sunday (early dinner for us italians) after going to st pats cathedral. i recommend vincents that place is great. they make a great fried shrimp app with spicy marinara gravy (sauce for you non italians)

[fizzle]

Originally Posted by BMWalpine

try Dylan Prime

dylon dylon dylon....sorry i just got the dave chapelle "making the band" skit in my head. now i have to find it on youtube. " I SPIT HOT FIRE MAN!" LOL sorry just my morning fuckin ADD kicking in.

[Sal@AUTOcouture]

Who are the 5 greatest rappers alive?


Dylon. Dylon. Dylon Dylon Dylon

[fizzle]

http://thatvideosite.com/view/199.html

[Sal@AUTOcouture]

Make sure after you take her out for a nice meal, you walk to Queens and get some sugar cookies

[fizzle]

better yet some breast milk from a cambodian immigrant; only the finest breasts milk.

[EastCoast335i]

Serafina = Good italian food plus good decor

[Sal@AUTOcouture]

breast milkkkk you made my dayyyyy.



arite enough of these shenanigans, gonna go take my last final

[fizzle]

haha good luck Sal. yo hit me up tonight if u aint doing nething.

[cycler]

LL cool J is #1, Snoop Dog is #2, Busta Ryme #3, Biggie #4, Dr. Dre #5. Screw all that dirty south crap. Sounds like bubble gum rap and you cant even understand those morons. If it werent for P diddie then those southern crappers wouldnt even be here. And I dont think they are leaving anytime soon. Only southern rappers i like is ridiculous ooppps I mean Ludicrous

[cycler]

Yeah I give 2 thumbs up to Del Posto. You cant go wrong with that place either.

[fizzle]

Originally Posted by cycler

LL cool J is #1, Snoop Dog is #2, Busta Ryme #3, Biggie #4, Dr. Dre #5. Screw all that dirty south crap. Sounds like bubble gum rap and you cant even understand those morons. If it werent for P diddie then those southern crappers wouldnt even be here. And I dont think they are leaving anytime soon. Only southern rappers i like is ridiculous ooppps I mean Ludicrous

i dont know where all that came from

dude did you just put busta rhymes and ll cool j up there?

#1 biggie #2 2pac #3 jay z # 4 nas #5 snoop/dre