There might be other reasons to go to New York but for a theater lover it's all about the plays. You have your tickets in hand, you know where you are going and how you are going to get there. The next problem is deciding which of the many theater district restaurants New York offers will make your evening perfect.
Your choice of a place to eat before or after the show might be different if you are attending an afternoon matinee. But whether it's evening or afternoon the experience will be enhanced by a pre-show stop someplace where everyone can enjoy mood-adjusting food and beverages. After the show everyone will want to wind down and talk about how spectacular it was.
Among the issues you will want to consider in selecting a dining establishment is who in your party drinks what. If you have children and teetotalers you may opt for a place that does not serve alcohol at all. Some people can't get in the mood for entertainment or wind down afterwards without a full bar at their disposal. And in between there are lots of places that offer ethnic cuisine with wine and beer to match.
The most obvious place to scout for before and after-show eats is Times Square. It's probably the easiest place in the world to find and there is plenty of variety. However this is not the best place for unique cuisine.
Although there are a few unique eating establishments in Times Square most of what you will find there are 'safe' places for people who don't like to leave their culinary comfort zone. These are franchises and chains such as you would find in most American cities and many foreign countries. If there are children in your party who won't eat anything but McDonald's, Times Square is the place for you.
There are a few original dining venues mixed in among Times Square chains including an elegant pizzeria in what used to be a church. There's a unique barbecue place and several one-of-a-kind Asian establishments. Do some research in advance. Make sure the cafe or supper club or boit of your choice is open late if you plan to eat after the show.
Your choice of a place to eat before or after the show might be different if you are attending an afternoon matinee. But whether it's evening or afternoon the experience will be enhanced by a pre-show stop someplace where everyone can enjoy mood-adjusting food and beverages. After the show everyone will want to wind down and talk about how spectacular it was.
Among the issues you will want to consider in selecting a dining establishment is who in your party drinks what. If you have children and teetotalers you may opt for a place that does not serve alcohol at all. Some people can't get in the mood for entertainment or wind down afterwards without a full bar at their disposal. And in between there are lots of places that offer ethnic cuisine with wine and beer to match.
The most obvious place to scout for before and after-show eats is Times Square. It's probably the easiest place in the world to find and there is plenty of variety. However this is not the best place for unique cuisine.
Although there are a few unique eating establishments in Times Square most of what you will find there are 'safe' places for people who don't like to leave their culinary comfort zone. These are franchises and chains such as you would find in most American cities and many foreign countries. If there are children in your party who won't eat anything but McDonald's, Times Square is the place for you.
There are a few original dining venues mixed in among Times Square chains including an elegant pizzeria in what used to be a church. There's a unique barbecue place and several one-of-a-kind Asian establishments. Do some research in advance. Make sure the cafe or supper club or boit of your choice is open late if you plan to eat after the show.
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