Chicago + New York

I'm going to push Brooklyn Fare again because I didn't get to eat there, but a friend from work has eaten at every 3 star restaurant in NYC and he prefers Brooklyn Fare. FYI the concierge at Amex told me that they book about 6 weeks in advance. Also it's pretty reasonable at $225 for a 3 star restaurant.

http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainmen...D5iI0tCZQt8O/1

6. BROOKLYN FARE 200 SCHERMERHORN STREET

"It has three Michelin stars, one of the best restaurants in the world. It's a tasting menu. Fifteen or 16 small courses. A lot of seafood flown in from Japan. Of incredible rarity and deliciousness."

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Vinen_sl said:

You must be a hipster.

(That said, fuck best Brunch I ever had was in Brooklyn)

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Definitely not a hipster but I do like the feel of Brooklyn restaurants much better. Something about Manhattan restaurants feels over produced. Though I was about 40/60 on Manhattan vs Brooklyn eating spots.

Some other places for cocktails after dinner are Angel's Share, Silver Lining, Death + Company, and Little Branch. Be prepared to spend at all of the aforementioned places. Please Don't Tell (PDT) is another sort of fake speak easy at Crif Dogs. You access it through a phone booth which is sort of cool, but you'll probably need a reservation. ACE Bar is a pretty cool place with ski ball and pool tables, but it is packed. Greenwhich Village Country Club is also really fun. It's on the covered roof of Bowlmor by Union Square and has a little club, mini-golf, beer pong, and pool tables, but is only open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday I believe.

Khalan_sl said:

I've actually been to the Morimoto in Napa Valley when I went last year, is the NY one similar?

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Actually haven't been there. If I were a Chef, his restaurant would be on my bucket list. Looks like he's off your list though..

If I could eat anywhere in New York it would probably be Per Se or maybe Eleven Madison Park, but I'm not very informed on the NYC dining scene.

Definitely Per Se if there was only one choice.

Tossing out some ideas for "fast" food in NYC:

Shake Shack - it's a chain now but still pretty good for a cheap burger. Original at Madison Sq. Park
Bonchon - good Korean fried chicken - also a chain now. Original in Ktown.
I always stop at a Gray's Papaya/Papaya Dog for a mystery meat hotdog and "nutritious" papaya drink too