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I was never stopping anyone from going. I just asked a question. Obviously there is not a definitive answer. I was at non Asian restaurant recently that similarly had been slammed every weekend, and the past month they've been 1/2 to 3/4ths empty on the weekends. Why is that? IF the economy is not affecting people why are there so many reservations to be had in some of NYC's top restaurants? or easy walkins for that matter? I wish China 46 all the best and hope it turns around for them.

SARS fears taking toll on business, owners of Chinese restaurant say "Fear of the SARS virus is becoming a more dangerous epidemic than the disease itself" Philly Chinatown hit by SARS scare Unfounded SARS rumor hurts Asian-themed shopping center I was referring specifically to China 46. I've read accounts about other cities. And the Chinese restaurants in Englewood that I've passed or gone into seem to be doing ok. Could the downturn have something to do with the economy? Restaurant business in general is down.... why are you trying to put a damper on such a good cause nackersl? I'm not trying to put a damper on anything. I just asked for specifics as to why it's SARS that is going to cause this restaurant to close. People ask for news coverage, for a reported story but all that is being tossed about is hearsay and rumor. Sorry I asked for anything tangible.

SARS fears taking toll on business, owners of Chinese restaurant say "Fear of the SARS virus is becoming a more dangerous epidemic than the disease itself" Philly Chinatown hit by SARS scare Unfounded SARS rumor hurts Asian-themed shopping center I was referring specifically to China 46. I've read accounts about other cities. And the Chinese restaurants in Englewood that I've passed or gone into seem to be doing ok. Could the downturn have something to do with the economy? Restaurant business in general is down....

That pulled pork was great that night!

Mark, it might make a difference if we get some kind of press coverage. "Food Group tries to save fave restaurant from the spectre of SARS" or something like that. But there is no proof that anyone is staying away because of SARS

nackersl, i was referring to the amount of selections. i'd be full by the second table! I'm not so sure. I saw you put it away at China 46

Tommy, it was very possible to taste everything, and go back for 2nd's or thirds. There were 350 guests but the tables were never crowded so getting hot food was never a problem. It was set up for people to graze. SO you'd his a few tables, sit down, eat, drink, then go back for more. Very pleasant, very fun and very delicious.

Besides not helping out a great cause, this is what you all missed and let me say it was an impressive assortment: HD's by Back Street Baker and Caterer: (Christine COgan Kimmerle) Italian style lump crab cake with red onion remoulade Grilled pesto shrimp skewers with sun-dried tomato Warm caramelized onion and goat cheese tarlets Tuna aux poivre with wasabi aioli Dinner Alpine Country Club (Nick Gatti): DOminican SLow Roasted Pigs with Mojo, Yucca Mashed and Fried Plantain chips Andiamo(Linda Dickstein):Mini Crab Cakes with Sweet Corn Relish and a drizzle of Mustard sauce America (Kenneth Collins): Apricot Glazed Baby Lamb Chops Arthur's Landing (E.J. Laguerra): Moo Shoo Weapped Hoisin Roasted Grouper Assembly (Jack Koumbis): Grilled Marinated Scallops with Wild Mushroom Risotto and Frizzled Leeks Bacari Grill(Artie Toufayan): Chicken, Pork and Shrimp with Asian Ccumber salad and Peanut Soy Sauce Chart House (Gene Scola): Seared Yellofin Ahi Tuna with Garlic Miso Ginger Sauce Citrus Grille (Steven Christianson): Ceviche Duo:Scallops on the Shell and Salmon Ceviche Roll The Dining Room at Anthony David's (Anthony Pino): Juniper Chipotle Crusted Pork Tenderloin Golden Dynasty (Tom SHen): Crispy Shrimp with creamy White Sauce and Vegetable Lo Mein Fink's Funky Chicken and Ribs(David Finkelstein): Pulled Pork and Chicken Sannies with Sweet Potato Torte Indigo Smoke(Lance W. Knowling): Kansas CIty Baby Back Ribs In Napoli(Michael De Nigris): Cajun Pork Casserole with Red Beans Legal Seafoods: (Steve Calise): New England Clam Chowder LuNello (Louis Seger): Grilled Breast of Duck with field greens and Dried Fruit Maize: (Terrence Soto): Pink Peppercorn Crusted Tuna and Maya Prawn Duo with SUn-dried Fruit Risotto Napa Valley Grille(Ken Trickilo): Grilled Pekin Duck Breast with Chipotle Pepper and Asparagus Flan Park and Orchard (Buddy Gebhardt): Grilled Blackened Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce The River Palm Terrace(Christopher Tate): Lemon Pepper Grilled Sea Scallop on Polenta Cake with Balsamic Glaze; Grilled Marinated Kobe Skirt Steak on a Garlic Crostini with Heirloom Tomato Salsa Rosa Mexicano (NYC) (Roberto Santibanez): Rosa Mexican's "Best in NYC" Guacamole and Tortilla Chips (made right there as they served it) Ruga Restaurant (Mark Speight and Michael Antolino): Roasted Loin of Pork with SMoked Tomato Sauce and Chipotle Corn Risotto Cakes Spirito Grill(Joseph Mastrella) WIld Mushroom and Black Truffle Risotto The Westmount Country Club (Dennis King): Sasage and Chicken Gumbo Village Grille(Tom Okempo): Kafte Kabob with Hummus and Pita Dessert La Petite Patisserie(Tricia Vanech): Friandise; Alpine Rose Starbucks Coffee San Pelligrino Acqua Panna Fabulous Wines from over 30 Different Producers arranged by Carlo Rossi Chef Charlie Palmer (Honoree) CHef David Burke Chef Peter Kelley and others were all in attendence So, the $150 bucks bought a lot and helped out a great cause. It was great to meet Elyse, a gentle soul, a wonderful spirit and a person who helped out in her own way to make a difference. And she got a ride back to NYC with Charlie Palmer, not bad.....

you're much more attractive. of this i'm sure. but you gotta admit, your emotional plea was a little over-the-top. Much more attractive! I don't see that she made a plea but rather tried to make a rational to how better to spend ones money and make a difference. And if it does come down to a plea, then sometimes that is what it takes to get people going. Neither MSP nor I are trying to politicize this. Just trying to get people out to have some fun, some great food (this site is about food right? ) and at the same time help out some less fortunate folks.

$75 per person would seem more reasonable. Maybe it's limited seating. It's Bergen County NJ. High median income.....

$150 per person though... ouch But the $$ does go to a great cause. Look at it this way, how much money do you spend to eat out in any given week? Maybe close to that? IF so, using that same money at the Pig Out helps a great cause and allows you to sample grub from a lot more restaurants than if you went and had dinner at 1 or 2.

The Great Grill and Pig Out at the Alpine Country Club (Home Turf of Chef Nicholas Gatti) is on May 15th and is a fund raiser for Table to Table. Please do your part and join hundreds of other New Jersey folk help raise money for a super cause. Table to Table is the sister organization to City Harvest in NYC. Currently Table to Table, through the generous donations it has received, is able to supply needy folks with meals at the incredible cost of only 11 cents a meal. Help them continue to to do this work. Please do your part. Hope to see you there! Click here for details and the restaurant line up. Fink's is a gonna be there!

Anyone going?

Hey Folks, please don't forget this wonderful event. It's for a great cause that supports the NJ Table To Table Organization. And our very own Fink's Funky is involved. Not to mention the guy with the Pompadour who will remain nameless unless you read here very carefully here.......

From your post it sounds as if I have definitely not frequented the Manor as often you have. I'm glad that you frequent the Manor and have very positive experiences. Unfortunately, the experience I had over several visits was consistenly not at the level that warranted 4 stars like it garnered in its last review and as you noted I reported it. Not at all. But if more restaurants subscribed to the "Danny Meyer Hospitality Philosophy" then there would be no need to say how you would have a more personal experience while I or anyone else less known to the staff would be treated extremely well and not made to feel "as welcome." What it comes down to is that I am not discounting that regulars are "known" but that my $150 check should buy me just as good an experience as your $150 check. This goes for a restaurant that charges $10, $15 or $20 an entree. It's about Hospitality. Record Policy is that we do not review restaurants based on wine lists since there are so many BYO's and it would be an unfair handicap to those without (i.e. lack of wine service, etc.)