Ange, what's on your list so far?

I can%26#39;t keep track, as you keep adding things.

Ange, what's on your list so far?

Food-wise Mum?

Ange, what's on your list so far?

What else is there?

I%26#39;ve just had a couple of pieces of lettuce and a skimpy sushi roll for lunch, so naturally I%26#39;m starving.

I%26#39;d suggest you stick to food like that in preperation for November...

Le Bernadin

Via Brazil

Landmarc

Katz

Oceana

Grays (or Papaya King..... after all this time, I%26#39;m not fussy!)

Fleur De Sel

Artisanal

Eleven Madison Park

Bouley

2nd Av Deli (fingers crossed it%26#39;s open!)

Queen of Sheba

Pooket

TEN PELL!! (This has been on my list for toooooo long!)

El Canteniro

Two places that may not be possible...... but there is a place near you that does good burgers..... the name will come to me I%26#39;m sure (I%26#39;m working without my original list since my laptop is feeling a bit off-colour) The other place is Shakeshack. I know I%26#39;ll miss it by a day but I might persuade you to pop down there and shove one in the freezer for my arrival??? (Oh my, I%26#39;m so concerned about burgers... this can%26#39;t be right........)

Not only do I have to diet, but I%26#39;ve got to start saving up too.

Le Bernadin - fabulous!

Via Brazil - never been, not keen

Landmarc - yes, would love to try

Katz - of course

Oceana - may be too $$$

Grays (or Papaya King..... after all this time, I%26#39;m not fussy!) - absolutely

Fleur De Sel - never been, sounds great

Artisanal - without a doubt, will it be the house fondue or the blue?

Eleven Madison Park - $$$$

Bouley - $$$$

2nd Av Deli (fingers crossed it%26#39;s open!) - nah, I was never a fan

Queen of Sheba - what the ?

Pooket - ditto

TEN PELL!! (This has been on my list for toooooo long!) - never been

El Canteniro - ?

Two places that may not be possible...... but there is a place near you that does good burgers..... the name will come to me I%26#39;m sure (I%26#39;m working without my original list since my laptop is feeling a bit off-colour) The other place is Shakeshack. I know I%26#39;ll miss it by a day but I might persuade you to pop down there and shove one in the freezer for my arrival??? (Oh my, I%26#39;m so concerned about burgers... this can%26#39;t be right........)

There are three burger places near me. There%26#39;s a Burger Heaven, Jackson Hole and Josie%26#39;s. How long are you here?

Brilliant list ange! With Le Bernardin right at the top. (Have you been there before?)

Glad you%26#39;re going to Fleur de Sel---I think you%26#39;ll like it.....

Not only do I have to diet, but I%26#39;ve got to start saving up too. - No, no, no! We%26#39;re poorer than you!

Le Bernadin - Price fix lunch

Via Brazil - Blame Ruffian

Landmarc - Great steak at the right price - who could say no?

Katz - of course

Oceana - Two words..... Price fix lunch (again!)

Grays (or Papaya King..... after all this time, I%26#39;m not fussy!) - Gotta do one at least!

Fleur De Sel - Price fix, and I promise I won%26#39;t make eyes at you. (As long as you promise the same ;o)

Artisanal - Both???

Eleven Madison Park - Price fix

Bouley - ditto

2nd Av Deli (fingers crossed it%26#39;s open!) - I%26#39;ve gotta try it though eh?

Queen of Sheba - Lou went! She loved it.

Pooket - ditto

TEN PELL!! (This has been on my list for toooooo long!) - It%26#39;s in Dowyers Bend (or something like that? Dowers Curve? Dunno. You can blame Ruffian for that one too.

El Canteniro - Free Margeritas!

Two places that may not be possible...... but there is a place near you that does good burgers..... the name will come to me I%26#39;m sure (I%26#39;m working without my original list since my laptop is feeling a bit off-colour) The other place is Shakeshack. I know I%26#39;ll miss it by a day but I might persuade you to pop down there and shove one in the freezer for my arrival??? (Oh my, I%26#39;m so concerned about burgers... this can%26#39;t be right........)

There are three burger places near me. There%26#39;s a Burger Heaven, Jackson Hole and Josie%26#39;s. - Think it was Jackson Hole

How long are you here? - Long enough that you%26#39;ll be calling in sick after I leave from the amount of food you%26#39;ve consumed!

';Hello work, it%26#39;s Bettina, I%26#39;m afraid I can%26#39;t come in today';

';Yes this is work, what seems to be the trouble?';

';Wellllllll...... My adopted daughter came over for a few days and made me accompany her to some of the best places to eat in the city......';

';Oh I see Bettina, is there anything we can do to help?';

';Yes please, can you ring Jerry Springer and get him to fetch his crane in?';

Ange,

If you make it to Le Bernardin, I strongly suggest you try the Red Snapper. Here is the description from the menu: ';Whole Red Snapper Baked in Rosemary and Thyme Salt Crust, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and a Casserole of the Day%26#39;s Market Vegetables (Please Allow 24 Hours Notice; Two Person Minimum)'; It was heaven! I still get a little teary eyed thinking about the memory.

Regarding the 2nd Avenue Deli, is there any report on when they are supposed to re-open? I%26#39;m planning a visit for January; it would be great to stop in for some corned beef hash and eggs...

I still want you to tell me the name of that chocolate that you say you prefer over Belgian, ange...

deffo Queen of Sheba! Going back there again in Sept :)

You%26#39;ve got it wrong.

Scene: At work, mid-afternoon

Bettina: ';I feel feverish. Hope it%26#39;s not that 120-hour bug that%26#39;s going around.';

Boss: ';That%26#39;s terrible, you don%26#39;t look too good either, fainting in your cube like that. You might need to stay home.';

Bettina: ';That%26#39;d be horrible, but if you insist. By the way, may I borrow your Amex card?';