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Babbo- just lucky?

post #1 of 9
9/4/08 at 5:12pm
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Given the legendary difficulty in getting reservations, I wasn't expecting to have my preference for dining there on Saturday a month from now to happen. I call starting at 10, busy signal maybe 4 times. 5th I get thru to the automated menu, then a woman puts me on hold. I wait 10 minutes, she comes on the line and I'm booked for 9pm. I asked her if any time was filled and she said only 7pm. Not exactly as simple as calling a normal restaurant, no, but I couldn't believe how easy it was. Did I just get lucky? I really doubt it. Anyway, I'm looking forward to it. We're probably going to do the pasta tasting menu and wine pairings.
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post #2 of 9
9/4/08 at 5:16pm
The city is still a bit lethargic in the first week after Labor Day so it's a great time to reserve restaurants that are generally over-booked.

Good job though - I trust that you will like it. Just don't order the marinated anchovies appetizer, and if you are hungry and like osso bucco, definitely order one (to share!) after your pasta
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post #3 of 9
9/4/08 at 5:26pm
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GDL, I took your advice from a few months back and we're going to Strip House the next night.
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post #4 of 9
9/4/08 at 5:26pm
Both are very good restaurants.
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post #5 of 9
9/4/08 at 7:59pm
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GDL, I took your advice from a few months back and we're going to Strip House the next night.
Babbo one night and Strip House the next? I hope your hotel has a good treadmill !
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post #6 of 9
9/4/08 at 10:10pm
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Given the legendary difficulty in getting reservations, I wasn't expecting to have my preference for dining there on Saturday a month from now to happen. I call starting at 10, busy signal maybe 4 times. 5th I get thru to the automated menu, then a woman puts me on hold. I wait 10 minutes, she comes on the line and I'm booked for 9pm. I asked her if any time was filled and she said only 7pm. Not exactly as simple as calling a normal restaurant, no, but I couldn't believe how easy it was. Did I just get lucky? I really doubt it. Anyway, I'm looking forward to it. We're probably going to do the pasta tasting menu and wine pairings.
You are in for a real treat. Enjoy!
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post #7 of 9
9/4/08 at 10:37pm
I have tried the Babbo reservation line over 100 times over the years with no luck. I haven't in the last year though. I've only been there twice: Once eating near the bar and the other time with someone who has no problem with reservations in general. Now I just buy the cookbook and enjoy how similar to the real thing many of the dishes turn out. It's a great place!
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post #8 of 9
9/5/08 at 9:45am
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Babbo one night and Strip House the next? I hope your hotel has a good treadmill !

LOL it's going to get ugly. I'm fully expecting a 5 lb gain and I so welcome it.
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post #9 of 9
9/5/08 at 10:04am
I keep calling Dorsia all the time but I never seem to get a table, so I just pretend that I got one instead.
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