| Wondering what to buy for that special friend, | | | | whether your interest is fine drinks or superb |
| relative, or loved one? With a few clicks you can buy | | | | ambiance. |
| a New York City restaurant gift certificate... and | | | | If the person who receives your gift certificate might |
| purchase one of the most thoughtful presents | | | | find Manhattan a little inconvenient, that too is no |
| around. Available in a wide range of prices, there are | | | | problem. New York City has five boroughs and each |
| an equal number of outstanding venues from which | | | | offers superb dining choices. |
| to choose. | | | | Take the short ferry ride to Staten Island and enter |
| The Manhattan Diner is a stellar example. Situated at | | | | one of the best kept secrets of outstanding New |
| 2180 Broadway on the trendy Upper West Side, this | | | | York dining: The Lake Club at 1150 Clove Road. In the |
| restaurant offers the finest food and atmosphere | | | | heart of Clove Lakes Park, this tiny Italian |
| around at a surprisingly modest price. Like the West | | | | Chateau-style building is one of the most romantic |
| Side itself, the Diner is upscale but relaxed, dressy | | | | getaways around for dinner. The service is personal, |
| but casual, lovely but cozy. | | | | professional, and perfect. |
| Great for families or couples, or even singles, The | | | | Sit in the fireside lounge and enjoy a glass of wine or |
| Manhattan Diner seats up to 100, yet you never feel | | | | a cocktail before dinner. Then, let Chef Antonio whip |
| crowded. The ambiance is low key, but has an | | | | up an unforgettable culinary masterpiece. Go for |
| undercurrent of excitement. Traditional diner décor | | | | Sunday Brunch and luxuriate in the jazz, or enjoy live |
| has been taken to new heights with burnished nickel | | | | music on Friday or Saturday night. |
| and hardwood in Art Deco designs. The food is | | | | Oh, but your friend or relative is way out on Long |
| equally outstanding. | | | | Island in Nassau County. Rest easy. Have them head |
| Maybe your recipient's taste runs more to the East | | | | a short distance to 283 Main Street in Farmingdale |
| Village? No problem. Get a dining gift certificate to | | | | and get ready for a meal at the Wasabi Hibachi |
| the beauteous Boucarou and let them enjoy the | | | | Steak House. You'll have an extremely grateful |
| finest French/African cuisine the city has to offer. | | | | person on your hands. |
| Located at 64 East 1st Ave, this restaurant is quickly | | | | The Japanese hibachi-style cuisine is easily the equal |
| becoming a New York landmark. | | | | of anything you'll find in Manhattan, or Tokyo for that |
| Families will enjoy the friendly atmosphere, but it's | | | | matter. The friendly staff ensure you're comfortable |
| also the perfect place to bring a date to impress. | | | | at all times. The chef makes sure you receive the |
| Recipient of the 2008 Best Citysearch Award, it | | | | finest meal you've had in a long, long time. |
| earned it the old-fashioned way: by offering the | | | | Whether your restaurant gift certificate recipient is |
| finest food in the foremost atmosphere. Yet, it's as | | | | uptown, downtown, or not even in town, there is no |
| up to the minute as any place in Manhattan. And, | | | | end of options. New York City has it all, all over the |
| there isn't any better bar in the whole Village | | | | place. |