[Leica] Re: NY restaurants

[firkin at ncable.net.au (Alastair Firkin)]

>
> On Feb 9, 2007, at 9:16 PM, Jerry wrote:
>
>> I'm sure glad that I don't live in a picturesque part of the country.
>> It means less tourists bidding up prices and making
>> restaurant reservations hard to get. Like in Boston or New York.  I
>> had
>> to make reservations a MONTH in advance
>> for Raio's in NY!
>>
>> Jerry
>
>
> Believe it or not, one of the very best restaurants in the New York
> area is Xaviar's at Piermont (www.xaviars.com). Zagat's rates it 29
> out of a possible 30. To quote Zagat's fulsome praise:
>
> "Please let the food in heaven be like this sigh the sated at
> virtuoso chef Peter Kelly's magical Piermont gem. Exquisite New
> American fare, phenomenal waiters, beautiful china and glassware and
> a romantic, intimate yet elegant dining room make it the best on the
> planet."
>
> I've been there and its all true. A bit expensive though. The prix
> fixe dinner is $60 without wine. ($30 for lunch) If you have stripped
> your wallet by buying too much Leica gear, the far more informal
> Freelance Bar and Cafe next door has food that is just as good at a
> substantially lower price. No surprise since they both share the same
> kitchen. The Freelance Bar has a no reservations policy and most
> weekdays it is relatively easy to get a table, especially if you go
> for lunch or like an early dinner.
>
> Piermont is a peninsula extending into the Hudson River from the
> western shore, about 20 miles north of Manhattan. Easy to get to if
> you have a car. It used to be the eastern terminal of the Erie
> Railroad. Now it is an upscale art and dining mecca.
>
> Now I've revealed the most precious gourmet secret of the Hudson
> Valley. Keep it under your hats.

Damn, I hope Helen has not picked up this mail: she stores restaurants and
brings them out whenever we travel to strip my wallet and pad my
waistline!!!

Cheers

Alastair