Recommendations on where to eat before The Tonys

[Billy Whiz]

Posted: 5/21/09 at 7:53am

There is a small group of us going to The Tonys and I'm looking for some recommendations of somewhere to eat beforehand. We don't want to spend a fortune but we also don't want a Big Mac. Any suggestions would be appreciated

[madbrian]

Posted: 5/21/09 at 7:59am

I like Rosie O'Grady's, which is on 52nd & 7th (I think).

[karen24]

Posted: 5/21/09 at 9:39am

John's Pizzeria(West 44th St.) Very good pizza, can be noisy.

We also love the Cafe Edison (in the lobby of the Edison hotel--you can enter from either 47th (back entrance) or 48th (front entrance, across from the Barrymore theater.) VERY casual, but good "diner"/Polish/Jewish food like matzo ball soup, blintzes, etc., plus the usual sandwiches, burgers, specials. Service is fast.

[givesmevoice]

Posted: 5/21/09 at 10:10am

I know it's probably a little further uptown than you'd like, but a friend and I just ate at Sushi A-Go-Go, which is at 1900 Broadway (right across from Lincoln Center). the atmosphere was a little kitschy, but the food was absolutely delicious, and reasonably priced (especially for the area). and the coconut sangria is HIGHLY recommended.

[coryografer]

Posted: 5/21/09 at 10:29am

I like the Playwright on 49th. And, it doesn't cost an arm and a leg. A nice varied menu.

[nealb1]

Posted: 5/21/09 at 11:07am

The Hilton on Avenue of the Americas is right up the street from Radio City. They have a casual cafe with very good food. The Chicken Caesar salad is my favorite! And, they have a fantastic carrot cake for dessert!

[cantstandbrody]

Posted: 5/21/09 at 12:01pm

Don't eat to much ,because you may puke from all the undue recognition Billy Elliot is gonna get !!!!!I just dont see it !!

[nealb1]

Posted: 5/21/09 at 12:19pm

I loved "Billy" when I saw it in December. It deserves all the attention that it's getting! And, I'm sure it will dominate on Tony night, as well it should.

[Billy Whiz]

Posted: 5/21/09 at 12:40pm

Thanks for all the information - it really is appreciated. I have also been recommended Trattoria Trecolori. Any comments on this place?

We are doing Edison's earlier in the week. Ate there last time I was in New York and really enjoyed it.

I am a big fan of Billy Elliot so won't be puking - LOL.
Updated On: 5/21/09 at 12:40 PM

[nealb1]

Posted: 5/21/09 at 12:54pm

When my friend and I went to The Tonys back in 1998 when "Lion King" won, we had a late dinner and dessert at Le Cirque after the show. That day, we saw the closing matinee performance of "The Life."

It was such a wonderful day!