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Theater and
a Meal
By: Linda Seigelman
One of the questions I am most fre-
quently asked is “Where should I eat in
the Theater District?” And for many
years, the answer was either one of the
traditional, more upscale restaurants like
the ones on Restaurant Row or one of
the smaller outlying French, Italian or
Chinese spots that had good food at a
decent price.
Well times have changed. The dilem-
ma facing today’s theater-goer is decid-
ing where to eat among so many won-
derful options. Hell’s Kitchen, the desig-
nation for the neighborhood that runs
from 34th to 59th Street and Eighth
Avenue to the Hudson River, is newly
gentrified and filled with fantastic eating
spots. Times Square has been trans-
formed and includes a huge pedestrian
zone where you can take a break, have a
snack, and do some serious people
watching.
As for the theater, while top ticket
prices for orchestra seats continue to run
$125 or more, discount tickets are often
available. Playbill.com and goldstar.com
are among the numerous online vendors
who offer reduced price seats for
Broadway and Off-Broadway shows. In
addition, many theater companies have
last minute rush tickets or special pricing
for students and seniors, so check their
websites as well. And don’t forget the
TKTS booth in Times Square for same day
discount ticket purchases.
The fall theater season is underway
with a strong line up of new plays, clas-
sic revivals and many successful
holdovers from prior seasons. It’s the per-
fect time to spend an afternoon or
evening at the theater, take a stroll
around the neighborhood to check out
the exciting changes, and enjoy a
delightful meal – or two.
SOME FAVORITE SPOTS
Becco,
355
West 46th Street
(
between Eighth & Ninth) – the
Bastianich family’s very popular Italian
spot has an unbeatable all you can eat
pasta special and a reasonably priced
wine list, crowded but fun
Blue Fin,
1567
Broadway (at 47th) –
in the W Hotel in Times Square, lighter
fare at lunch, lots of seafood, good spot
for a drink and a break from the hustle
and bustle
City Sandwich,
649
Ninth Avenue
(
bet/ 45th & 46th) – an Italian-American
chef who spent time in Portugal creates
sandwiches with amazing filling combos
on great bread, daily soups, open for
breakfast too, eat in or take out
Danji,
346
West 52nd Street (bet/
Eighth & Ninth) – a charming little spot
with terrific Korean small plates - each
one a unique flavor treat, the bulgogi
sliders are amazing, perfect for lunch or
dinner
Don Antonio by Starita,
309
West
50
th Street (nr Ninth) – straight from
Naples with a custom-built wood burn-
ing oven in the back and a beautiful bar
upfront, delicious pizza for all tastes,
gluten-free options too, dessert of fried
dough drizzled with Nutella wows
44 &
X,
622
Tenth Avenue (at 44th) –
always good and reasonably-priced
American food, meat loaf and mac and
cheese are two favorites, outdoor seat-
ing, open late for post-theater dining,
great for a drink or dessert and coffee
too
The Lamb’s Club,
132
West 44th
Street (bet/ Sixth & Broadway) – from
Geoffrey Zakarian, beautiful deco décor,
sophisticated menu for BLD and high tea,
stop in for a drink at the upstairs bar
which opens at 2:00 p.m. and offers jazz
on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
Lattanzi,
341
West 46th Street (bet/
Eighth and Ninth) – busy pre-theater, an
oasis during the show, delicious Roman-
Jewish cuisine, lovely setting, excellent
service, a long-time theater district
favorite
Marseille,
630
Ninth Avenue (at
44
th) – French-Mediterranean brasserie,
well-executed menu hits the regional
highlights and continues to please diners,
prix fixe lunch and dinner options, always
a good choice
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