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  1. marcmc8867

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    #1 marcmc8867, Aug 17, 2011
    Hi guys,

    For my Dad's 80th birthday, I'm planning to surprise him by saying we're picking he and my Mom up for "dinner", taking them out to the airport, boarding a chartererd jet and heading off for the hour-long trip to NYC from NC.

    What I'm looking for is which of the uber-exclusive places I should be trying to go to for the dinner for 4. Is there a place of this caliber that is on a high level with a view? Does Jean Georges fit the bill?

    I know that any place of this type will be tough to get a reservation in but I'm looking at doing this a month from now.

    Any help would be appreciated!

    Thanks
     
  2. damian in nj

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    #2 damian in nj, Aug 17, 2011
    Per Se.
     
  3. konatown

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    #3 konatown, Aug 17, 2011
    Per Se, le Bernadin, Masa, Daniel, Jean-Georges, Are the traditional ultra lux places.

    Also to consider are David Chang's restaurants, like Momofuku-ko, but very hard to get a reservation.
     
  4. damian in nj

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    #4 damian in nj, Aug 17, 2011
    He did say he wants a great restaurant with a view though . . .
     
  5. marcmc8867

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    #5 marcmc8867, Aug 17, 2011
    What floor is Jean Georges?

    I keep going back to that because I hear Howard Stern mention it, haha.
     
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    #6 haisoodewa, Aug 17, 2011
    Per Se has an amazing view of the park. Jean Georges is amazing, though on the ground floor. Many of the best restaurants in the city don't necessarily have great views. Konatown's recs are all great, you could also add Corton, Telepan, Bouley, Eleven Madison Park, Gramercy Tavern, wd~50.

    A good friend of mine cooked at Momokuku Ko-awesome food, though there's a much more casual feel to it than what I'm guessing you're looking for. I think Per Se fits your bill perfectly.
     
  7. konatown

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    #7 konatown, Aug 17, 2011
    True...

    So Per Se will probably be your best fit. It's on the fourth or fifth floor.
    There is a private room that can seat ten, I think, so depending on the party size it may be ideal.
     
  8. konatown

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    #8 konatown, Aug 17, 2011
    Lol, I would love to see the reaction and face and emotion from an 80 year old man eating Wylie Dufrense's food.
     
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    #9 spirot, Aug 17, 2011
    Per Se is THE place. Great view of Columbus circle & CPWest.... food is outstanding. you will have to hurry for reso's... they book fast in advance.
     
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    #10 haisoodewa, Aug 17, 2011
    Ha, the food coming out of Per Se's kitchen is oftentimes 'playful' too but you're right Wylie does take his ideas as far as they can go (and they're still quite good). FWIW, I hope I'm still tasting new food when I'm 80.
     
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    #11 spirot, Aug 17, 2011
    To me wd50 is too far out there. I was not impressed the last time I ate there.... just because you can does not mean you should!
     
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    #12 forgeahead, Aug 29, 2011
    The Terrace in The Sky. That is THE place to take him. Great food and GREAT view.
    Marc, I am offended that you didn't just ask me directly!
    JK

    Happy Birthday to your Dad!
    Gee Whiskers, 80!

    You have good genes!

    Ray (aka Tripod)
     
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    #13 CrusaderTBC, Aug 29, 2011
    Megu down in Tribeca.
     

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