We heard a rumor that AV's (607 New York Ave.) is finally closing. Wouldn’t be shocked...but would be sad. (22 replies, last updated by charles October 19, 2005)

Hi— I want to have a quick but tasty (and not expensive) dinner before a concert at the CUNY grad center. Anyone know of a good place near 5th Ave. and 34th St.? I looked in menupages and found Evergreen, West Tandoori Club,... (5 replies, last updated by RGR January 6, 2006)

Dear hounds, My wife and I will be vacationing in Manhattan 3/30-4/4. We’ll be going to jazz clubs every night (opera one night), as well as sight-seeing during the days. I’ve been enjoying this board, and have taken... (5 replies, last updated by Miss Needle February 25, 2008)

I’ve been watching this place take shape in the old Agatha’s Deli space on the corner of 30th Av and 21st St for a while now, and they finally opened. This neighborhood doesn’t have so many tasty restaurants... (20 replies, last updated by zemilideias November 8, 2009)

Gobstopper you took the words out of my mouth. I’ve never been to a sushi place “much better” than Towa. Went to sushi club for lunch once; I liked it a lot, I ordered a negitoro roll and as they were out of toro... (10 replies, last updated by John Manzo May 7, 2009)

Katella Av, Anaheim, CA 92805 http://www.mrstox.com Delacy’s Club 41 (626) 795-4141 41 S De Lacey Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105 http://www.delaceysclub41.com/ (Yes, in the phone book without the E, on their website with it.) (14 replies, last updated by Jon January 1, 2005)

My book club is meeting on a weekday evening in early July. There are about 6 of us who will meet. We’d like to meet at a not-too-pricey restaurant in Manhattan to discuss our latest book. I don’t really know many... (6 replies, last updated by Rmis32 May 14, 2009)

Have you been to the West Bank Cafe? It’s on the block where cars exit from the Lincoln Tunnel onto 42nd St. (b/t 9th & 10th Avs.). The New American cuisine served there is excellent. Service is very friendly and efficient.... (7 replies, last updated by holland_oats August 25, 2007)

In a few weeks we will be staying at the Manhattan Club on West 56th due to my new in-laws' generosity. We have been to the city many times, but haven’t spent much time in this area. Any recommendations for brunch, lunch or... (5 replies, last updated by Hippo Parade September 1, 2004)

We read Love in the Time of Cholera, I suggested dinner in Jackson Heights, they wimped out. Is there Columbian in Manhattan? If not, one of the club suggested tapas but I think that is double wimpy – can anyone suggest a... (2 replies, last updated by Brian S January 7, 2006)

I don’t think bringing an infant to the 21 Club would be appropriate. I think going to more casual places would be best with an infant. Here are some suggestions: Bar Breton, on 5th Av., b/t 28th & 29th Sts. - French Blue... (5 replies, last updated by pokie July 24, 2009)

?) This is the info we got from our hotel concierge service for a saturday night....hummmm...nothing in your list... Bed : Club and restaurant 929 washington av TLF- 305-532-9070 Nikki Beach: Club and restaurant (10 replies, last updated by Sarahb_00 May 12, 2009)

I’m torn about whether or not this belongs on the Not About Food board. But the taste testers seemed to live. If the link doesn’t work go to theonion.com, and then go to the AV Club. It’ll be gone after Aug 3.... (1 reply, last updated by LisaPizza August 1, 2004)

, in the Sofitel Hotel, on the same block as the City Club, serves breakfast. Trattoria Trecolori, on W. 45th St., b/t 5th & 6th Avs., is a favorite of mine and many other Hounds. The homestyle Italian food is well-prepared and... (2 replies, last updated by Roseman November 24, 2004)

I’m hosting a birthday dinner at Lima’s Taste this weekend, located in the W. Village. It’s within earshot to plenty of live bands at the various clubs and bars. (2 replies, last updated by RGR April 5, 2006)