I am in the midst of trying to find a place for my daughter's destination baby shower and would appreciate your help. The date is the weekend after Labor Day, so we know we have to get on this. My daughter wants an Italian restaurant for brunch or lunch, preferably downtown. A separate room for the shower would be great, and our budget is around $50/person. We're inviting about 60 people, and as most will have to travel, we're expecting about half that number. Gemma is high on our list, but their minimum $1000/hour seems steep...or is it? We'll be wanting to offer champagne cocktails or wine, and know that this might be outside the $50/person fare. Do you have any other suggestions? We've also looked a Paradou in the Meat Packing District, but it's French and as her husband is of Italian heritage, my daughter wants an Italian theme. Eolo on 7th Ave at 21st is very good (Sicilian) - they do group dinners for visitors from Italy all the time. I do wine dinners there and they are very accommodating, with good service and consistently good food.

Bocca di Bacco is a good group of restaurants with locations around the city. The smaller one on 9th Ave in the 20s is good. The one on 7th gets a huge all you can drink brunch crowd that is a scene - although they're trying to tame it. Not Michelin fare, but very good. We finally went to the 7th Ave location last Friday and I was thrilled with everything I tried. I have no idea what these places would charge for private parties however.Click the picture of the blue forks (private dining). Choose the number of people, cuisine, and for location don't just click "New York" click "more" and you can pick all the exact neighborhoods you want. You will then have to contact them for prices but it's a start. One destination mentioned in this post Il Buco in the wine cellar Lupa has a private room Locanda Verde has a fabulous brunch (imo) but I don't think they have a private oom but can likely seat you in a separate area. Your daughter should also think about the fact that brunch food is typically not very Italian, even in an Italian restaurant.

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Frankly, I've never heard of a destination shower and think its a pretty expensive proposition unless many are. high back chairs manchesterFor many people it will be their last summer weekend and they might resent losing a it unless you know many would eb happy o coe to NYC. harvest table and chairs for saleWill you be getting a group rate at a hotel?folding chair covers rent The places I mentioned (other than Bocca, which Im not sure about due to the aforementioned all you can drink brunch scene) have regular menus for lunch. I rarely eat what is considered brunch food (challah French toast, eggs benedict, overcooked fritatas) Le Zie also has a regular lunch menu option for brunch; you would probably take over the place.

I dont think the back room is big enough for your party but they would know better. Thank you for your replies. The date is as it is because of the due date and avoiding the Labor Day weekend. We have a two week trip spstarting the next weekend, so it is what it is. Your suggestions have been very helpful and I'm contacting the restaurants to see what we can arrange. -:- Message from TripAdvisor staff -:- This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. We hope you'll join the conversation by posting to an open topic or starting a new one. We remove posts that do not follow our posting guidelines, and we reserve the right to remove any post for any reason. For an English couple who are clueless are American sports.. New York-Boston Pocket Wifi Rental Suggestion Events/ parades June 6-9th Trip Report - April 27-May 2 School of rock discounted tickets Another metro card question! 7 nights NYC, then want 2 nights somewhere else nearby?

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