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Thanksgiving NYC

SoCal2NYC

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Last year I went to Alain Ducasse at Essex House; but, as you should know that is now closed.

I can't recall at the time when I was deciding who else did a Thanksgiving dinner.

I assume Bouley will (was there for Easter) and perhaps Danube.

Jean Georges? Daniel? The Four Seasons? Del Posto?

I just want to be in the lookout so I remember to book something in time. What other experiences have New Yorkers had dining out for Thanksgiving?
 

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I don't really like this "dining out" option for Thanksgiving. It reeks of nouveau riche crassness.

Once, I dined with the Duke of Devonshire on Thanksgiving. He was surprisingly receptive to this most American of holidays, even declaring, "I am deeply moved by the dedication of your women in preparing this meal."

He also complimented my buff waistcoat and paisley cravatte.
 

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I once arrived at Thanksgiving dinner wearing a pink suit thinking it was Valentine's Day. I had even brought chocolate rabbits that I had bought at the 99 Cents store because, honestly, those people didn't deserve anything more expensive.
 

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Thanksgiving = time for family. If you're with them, who gives a **** where you go?
 

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Originally Posted by Edward Appleby
Thanksgiving = time for family. If you're with them, who gives a **** where you go?

Which will be my father and my sister visiting me for 4 days in New York...the last thing either of us want to worry about is cooking and cleaning. You can go out and eat a great meal, have drinks, plop down some $ and not have to worry about anything else.


And LabelKing, spare me your asinine comments and only post something helpful. I know, since you at home and online 24/7 why don't you let me know when they announce their menus and that they'll be taking reservations?
 

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Originally Posted by Connemara
I don't really like this "dining out" option for Thanksgiving. It reeks of nouveau riche crassness.

What do they have up there in BFE where you go to school?

Apple Bees? Chili's?
 

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Originally Posted by SoCal2NYC
And LabelKing, spare me your asinine comments and only post something helpful. I know, since you at home and online 24/7 why don't you let me know when they announce their menus and that they'll be taking reservations?

Unfortunately I've not connections like some people with their asparagus farms.
 

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If you wait a bit, Opentable will have a link showing all the restaurants on their site that offer Thanksgiving dinners.
 

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A few friends and I will have dinner at the Ritz... none of us feel like cooking, and family is not around. I don't think it's crass.
 

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I don't think it's crass, but I do think it's a little sad. A recipe for sadness, if you will, since you transform an occasion to offer others in your life something made with your own hands into an opportunity to "plop down some $ and not have to worry about anything else."
 

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Originally Posted by SoCal2NYC
What do they have up there in BFE where you go to school?

Apple Bees? Chili's?


There is a classy Burger King right near campus.
 

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Originally Posted by SoCal2NYC
Which will be my father and my sister visiting me for 4 days in New York...the last thing either of us want to worry about is cooking and cleaning. You can go out and eat a great meal, have drinks, plop down some $ and not have to worry about anything else.


Perhaps if you wanted a compromise many of the better gormet shops in town will prepare a full dinner to go!

But...somehow I think that may not be your style...
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It seems like you have listed many of the A-list restaurants, but if you can lower yourself to three stars you might find some of the smaller, cozier places in the West Village charming. Also, don't discount a brief jaunt to one of the inns or country restaurants in the Hudson Valley if you don't mind a short drive.
 

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