a setting; mostly large entrees making it hard to sample multiple dishes). Where would you go for dinner alone within walking distance of the downtown Hyatt? Any cuisine would do, though I’d prefer food special to Savannah;... (4 replies, last updated by sarge November 9, 2007)

GOOGLE to the rescue! According to the National Register of Historic Places, the Lower Garden District is "roughly bounded by St. Charles Ave., Jackson St., Mississippi River, Annunciation, and Race Sts." So using those... (8 replies, last updated by Hungry Celeste April 21, 2004)

of town to explain why going Buddy’s for crabs should be avoided. (Recent experiences only please.) It is, afterall, the only place in the Historic District of downtown Annapolis (that I know of) that serves steamed crabs.... (3 replies, last updated by crackers August 14, 2008)

I’ll let others recommend restaurants, since I seldom eat out when I’m there (staying with relatives). But Charleston has a very good “trolley” system that covers the historic, semu-historic, and would-be... (9 replies, last updated by sudiepav June 17, 2003)

For historic fairly pricey drinking, the bar at the Parker House/Last Hurrah downtown. Somewhat historic and drinks with a view, Top of the Hub in the Pru. For historic well priced drinking and fair eating, Doyle’s in Jamaica... (12 replies, last updated by adams_jo August 30, 2006)

includes “comfort foods” like fried chicken, mashed potatoes and meatloaf, and desserts made from scratch." I’m not sure how close they are to the historic district. The link below is a few more ideas, but you... (7 replies, last updated by josquared June 27, 2006)

of Mexican dignitaries given the charge of organizing the Mexican pavilion at the Chicago Columbian Exposition of 1893. This letter...was sent home on May 14, 1893. Velasco wrote: "yesterday...we went downtown to buy utensils to... (11 replies, last updated by annieb July 4, 2003)

've been to Fraunces Tavern many times in the 20 years I’ve worked downtown, but seldom because it was my choice. The food is only passable...it is really a historic curiosity. I like Roy’s, but there are Roy’s... (20 replies, last updated by financialdistrictresident November 14, 2007)

Except that it’s not the case. There’s plenty of old school frozen yogurt served downtown for lunch, and I imagine elsewhere. A good place to start is Caffe Ambrosia between Union Square and the Financial District.... (5 replies, last updated by Windy October 22, 2009)

they represent, but does anyone (especially in SF), think "lower east side" when they hear “less”? Heck, I had to look at a map to verify that 24th street is indeed the "lower east side" of the Mission District!... (46 replies, last updated by sugartoof December 16, 2008)

What part of Lower Manhattan- Below 14th, East Village, west Village, Downtown??? Any specific cuisine??? Fancy? Neighborhood-y? Tons of cool places...just narrow it down a bit. (6 replies, last updated by Lucia May 7, 2008)

I have to meet a friend for lunch this week who works in Lower Manhattan. Last time we had a burger at Ulysses on Stone Street. Can any suggest a good, casual sit down place for lunch in that area? Is the Fraunces Tavern any... (7 replies, last updated by Billy Downtown September 28, 2004)

Ok, here’s the issue. I work in Lower Manhattan, a well-documented vortex of inedibility. My work partner and I end up going to the same few delis, over and over (salad-by-the-pound kind of places). We have ventured into... (4 replies, last updated by DaveS November 21, 2006)

well, what do you consider lower manhattan? Financial district? If so, consider Financier...but go to the Stone Street outpost. The other one, for some reason, isn’t half as good. (52 replies, last updated by guttergourmet November 20, 2006)

a coffee break check out Financier on Stone Street. Very pleasant and nice pastry. If you can talk the people at the door into it you might want to check out the Downtown Association on Pine. Not to eat, mind you, but it is a... (4 replies, last updated by jeanne April 19, 2006)