JoshAB Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Hey all, I always find it funny that this is the first place I think of coming to when I have a question about something, be it technology, tourism or - occasionally even ESCORTS, is this forum. Is that queer, or what! Anyway, a group of friends and I are heading to NYC for a friend's 40th in October. I wondered if anyone had any recommendations for a dinner spot for the celebration. Probably about 10 of us..all gay men around that age (though I look barely 30...no ... really... lol). If anyone has some suggestions, that would be great. Fine dining would not be high on this guy's list - more about lotsa booze, cute flirty waiters... nice meal... and a spot where a bunch of Loud Canadian Homos would not get themselves into too much trouble. Time to get started on my list of "to-do's" while I'm there... and I ain't talkin' sight seeing! Thanks in advance all, J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ g56whiz Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 East of Eighth beside the Clearview cinema at Eighth Ave and 23rd Street. Food is dependably good but will never get 4 stars. It's a mixed crowd but in Chelsea, they're used to celebrating gays. For a crowd that size, you may want to call ahead for a reservation. Depending on the scheduling, the staff can be quite flirty especially if your guests are as hot as you - or one of them recognizes your occupation (which is quite possible). Cuisine is varied and prices are reasonable http://www.eastofeighthny.com/ Now the Dish at Eighth Ave and 20th Street is probably cheaper and flirtier (lots muscleboys some of whom escort and their clients or clack - including me sometimes) but it's really a Greek dinner on steroids and may not be suitably worthy of a significant birthday celebration. And the Dish may relegate a crowd your size to its upper level which takes away some of the vicious fun of watching the flora and fauna prancing up and down the Eighth Avenue. If there's a call for a specific cuisine, Italian, Thai, Chinese, just let us Gothamites know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ Lucky Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 For a nice event in a nice place, I'd go to Gotham Bar & Grill at 12 E. 12th St.. Not a gay place, but undoubtedly has some cute waiters. It's often rated at the top of New York's most popular restaurants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Slater Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Now the Dish at Eighth Ave and 20th Street is probably cheaper and flirtier (lots muscleboys some of whom escort and their clients or clack - including me sometimes) but it's really a Greek dinner on steroids and may not be suitably worthy of a significant birthday celebration. And the Dish may relegate a crowd your size to its upper level which takes away some of the vicious fun of watching the flora and fauna prancing up and down the Eighth Avenue. I love the Dish (especially when Theo waits on me) and eat there maybe three times a week, but agree that it may be a little low-brow for what Josh is looking for. But you get a great view of the avenue from upstairs if you sit at the front, especially if the garage door/wall is up. Rocking Horse across the avenue is a lot more festive, but I'm not sure how well it handles crowds. There's also an interesting paella place on 19th Street between 7th and 8th. Kevin Slater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfw2sfo Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Restaurant My favorite is 44&X in Hell's Kitchen. Hot waiters, good food and a sexy vibe. Their sister restaurant, 44 1/2 is also good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ purplekow Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 My invitation seems to have gotten lost in the mail. Just message me here and I will be there. Canadian Homos are about as luscious as Homos go and I love them in the handy take home 10 pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ Lucky Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 44x10 is good, but noisy. They don't have the hot waiters that they did when they started, but I haven't been there lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Munroe Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 And the Dish may relegate a crowd your size to its upper level which takes away some of the vicious fun of watching the flora and fauna prancing up and down the Eighth Avenue.. Yeah, it's always fun to watch the college girls trying to walk in high heels while chatting on their cell phones or the nannies pushing babies around in double-wide strollers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traveler1954 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Try Cookshop, in Chelsea, where the vibe and food are both great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshAB Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 Nice! Thanks guys...great start. I think I will check out the other suggestions of the smaller restaurants as well during my week there. Any more suggestions welcome - but a big thanks to those that already replied so quickly! J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooper Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Eat, Drink, and be Merry... Josh, There are so many good restaurants in NYC that I'm certain wherever you go, you and your friends will have an enjoyable time. I noticed that most of the restaurants mentioned are in the Chelsea area. They are all good.... If you're looking to move to Midtown, here are some places that I've recently attended parties at and had a wonderful time. They can easily accommodate a party of 10. Most have websites... Rosie O'Grady's: 52nd St. and 7th Ave Ted's Montana Grill: 51st St. and 6th Ave Heartland Brewery: there's one on 51st and 6th Ave For another meal other than a b'day celebration: Cafeteria: corner of 17th St. and 7th Ave Vynl: 51st and 9th Ave Enjoy your stay in NYC! Coop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Slater Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Cafeteria: corner of 17th St. and 7th Ave The owners of Cafeteria opened a new restaurant, Delicatessen, in SoHo (54 Prince Street). It truly achieves what Cafeteria was trying for: a great dining space and good food. Cafeteria strikes me as a little tired by now; Delicatessen, on the other hand, has a great open-air space and a fun staff with far less attitude. Kevin Slater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshAB Posted August 13, 2009 Author Share Posted August 13, 2009 awesome Thanks cooper and thanks again mr. slater! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel_b Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 My favorite restaurant in New York is 'The Consulate'. They make delicious Pizza, and the desserts are special. https://places-to-eat-near-me.com/restaurant/the-consulate/ + azdr0710 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cany10011 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Good job resurrecting this thread from 12 years ago!!! I would say a lot of nice restaurants for gay gatherings with above average fare plus some eye candy are up in Hells Kitchen nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv2play Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 4 hours ago, Rachel_b said: My favorite restaurant in New York is 'The Consulate'. They make delicious Pizza, and the desserts are special. https://places-to-eat-near-me.com/restaurant/the-consulate/ Those pictures would put me off exploring any further. LookingAround and Lazarus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 4 hours ago, Luv2play said: Those pictures would put me off exploring any further. The food looks more appetizing on their website than the IG page. + Lucky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MikeThomas Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 I highly recommend il Buco, 40 Bond Street. Excellent food, great atmosphere. I usually eat at the bar. Always meet very interesting people. Bond Street is one of my favorite streets. The restaurant is just down from Robert Mapplethorpe's and Patti Smith's old place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv2play Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 25 minutes ago, MikeThomas said: I highly recommend il Buco, 40 Bond Street. Excellent food, great atmosphere. I usually eat at the bar. Always meet very interesting people. Bond Street is one of my favorite streets. The restaurant is just down from Robert Mapplethorpe's and Patti Smith's old place. Doesn't show a menu online. A few links that indicated menu were blocked as insecure. Just nice pictures and reviews are mixed. I would not be enticed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pubic_assistance Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 1 hour ago, MikeThomas said: The restaurant is just down from Robert Mapplethorpe's and Patti Smith's old place. Not sure the image of two dirty hippies shooting heroin entices me to spend time at a restaurant. + nycman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MikeThomas Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 58 minutes ago, Luv2play said: Doesn't show a menu online. A few links that indicated menu were blocked as insecure. Just nice pictures and reviews are mixed. I would not be enticed. Hmmm… I found a sample menu online. They change the menu fairly often. Probably not a good fit for you anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MikeThomas Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 24 minutes ago, pubic_assistance said: Not sure the image of two dirty hippies shooting heroin entices me to spend time at a restaurant. Well Maplethorpe and Smith were hardly hippies. How would you know they were dirty? Pretty presumptuous statement. Bond Street has gentrified since the Mapplethorpe days, but still has a good feel. You might feel more comfortable with a restaurant on the UES, or perhaps the new Hudson Yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pubic_assistance Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Because I was besties with Jim Carroll. I know more than you do about the scene. So you can take your condescending attitude and shove it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MikeThomas Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 10 minutes ago, pubic_assistance said: Because I was besties with Jim Carroll. I know more than you do about the scene. So you can take your condescending attitude and shove it. 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LookingAround Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 9 hours ago, pubic_assistance said: Because I was besties with Jim Carroll. I know more than you do about the scene. So you can take your condescending attitude and shove it. 😂😂😂 is that supposed to imply some type of currency? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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