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I'm going on a trip to New York in the middle of July, and I'd like to have a meal at one of the fancier restaurants in the city -- say, Eleven Madison Park or Jean Georges. Unfortunately, I didn't plan things out very far in advance, so I don't have a reservation. What should I do to maximize my chances of getting a seat? [more inside]
posted by archagon on Jun 27, 2012 - 24 answers

Help me not embarrass myself at my first time going on a date at a fine dining establishment [more inside]
posted by crawltopslow on May 31, 2012 - 108 answers

I would like a restaurant recommendation in Vancouver, BC to celebrate a PhD defense. [more inside]
posted by vernondalhart on Feb 26, 2012 - 14 answers

Where should we eat while we're in St. John's, Newfoundland? [more inside]
posted by asnider on Aug 19, 2011 - 4 answers

Where in Charlotte, NC, should I take my mom for her 70th birthday? [more inside]
posted by MrMoonPie on Oct 19, 2010 - 4 answers

My sister is getting married, and I'd like to get her a gift certificate to a great, hip Chicago restaurant. My budget's about $200-250 and I'd love to be able to include enough for a bottle of wine. [more inside]
posted by hamster on Aug 17, 2010 - 9 answers

What are some impressive fancy-schmancy soups? [more inside]
posted by barrakuda on Mar 10, 2009 - 34 answers

I'm looking for examples of fine dining restaurants that do not take reservations. [more inside]
posted by jon_kill on Apr 28, 2008 - 21 answers

Our kids are 1 and 4. It's my folks' 40th anniversary as well as the one year old's birthday and my folks are treating, so this means going somewhere really nice, expensive, and five star. But where in DC? [more inside]
posted by poppo on Jan 16, 2008 - 12 answers

Upcoming anniversary... anyone in or around Bucks County, PA have particularly pleasant experiences with fine dining in the area? [more inside]
posted by dorothy humbird on Oct 30, 2006 - 9 answers