Anassa Taverna

Lovely ambience, would be great for a small party. Food and drinks are amazing. We tried many of the appetizers, cocktails, and mains, and all were top notch. The baklava was to die for. Worth a visit.

I went here for a corporate get together with about 60 people and it was great. The space, the service and the food were top notch. Highly recommend.

I visited Anassa Taverna after a trip to Serendipity 3, and overall, it was a nice spot to unwind. We were hoping to stay a little longer, but unfortunately, we didn’t realize the bar closes at 11:00 PM, which put a slight damper on our night. That said, we made the most of it—enjoyed our drinks and had a good conversation before heading out. The atmosphere stood out the most for me. It has an upscale yet inviting vibe, and I really liked the unique aesthetic they had going on—it almost felt like a high-end grocery market’s vegetable section, which was a cool touch. They also have TVs playing sports, adding to the relaxed yet refined ambiance. She enjoyed her cocktail, and I went with a classic Stella. The service was good, though we weren’t there long enough to fully gauge it. Overall, it’s a cool spot to check out if you’re in the area, but just keep in mind they close earlier than expected.

This is a great spot to grab dinner, the vibe is really fun and a little quieter upstairs. They missed a bit on the avgolemeno soup, as it tasted more like a chicken soup, but all our other dishes were authentic and delicious!

this restaurant is really good. It is slightly more expensive than other places, but it has a really nice ambience atmosphere. I would highly recommend this place for a date. Really nice Greek food, and the Seabass is excellent. The ravioli is also delicious but very filling. The steak was good and so was the salmon. the it's hard when it's like that, but it was really nice to see you feel like it might be calamari was delicious and the service was also great. Will return!

The lamb chops! Need I say more? They were cooked to perfection. I highly recommend getting them medium rare. Starting off with a nice spread and warm pita bread will set the tone right. Finally the staff at Anassa were very welcoming and attentive.

Nice atmosphere, pleasant staff. Great food. Table had 3 spread dish and cheese dish as appetizers. Bass and salmon main course. Cheese cake is so light. A bit pricey. Two can easily spend $100 + Will go back when in area again.

Had a wonderful lunch here for restaurant week. Great menu to choose from and carefully crafted cocktails. I love the bread and humus they serve is superb. The salmon tartare and lobster ravioli were great. Food is fresh, delicious and truly amazing! Service is 10/10 especially bartender Snezana is so sweet, nice and professional. I’ve come here many times and will continue to come with friends and family for great memories. Highly recommend. Truly a gem in NYC!

Anassa Chips are amazing! Slightly understaffed upstairs. Beautiful decor Drinks were delicious

Honestly, the food was ok, but no better than Kyma or estiatorio Milos Portions were smaller than Kyma or estiatorio Milos. In addition, I paid $160 for one person Only to be charged another $470 Two separate charges!!! Which means my card was rang twice! I have worked in restaurants before, and in order to charge your credit card twice they have to create two separate transactions. I was with a party of seven people, half of whom paid cash. So it appears as if, they were trying to double charge for the people who paid cash. After calling four times without answer, I finally got through to somebody at the restaurant to complain. I was told that I would be refunded the additional amount (which I did not authorize) And when I said to them that this was two separate transactions that should never have occurred they said "well the important thing is that you've been refunded" before they hung up on me In addition, we ordered three items one of which we never received. The dessert and Martini I ordered at the end came 30 minutes after the the rest of the tables dessert so clearly they forgot. Service was terrible. Did not appear to be an extremely busy night. There are many Mediterranean/Greek restaurants in New York city. Go to one of those instead. my first time at this restaurant, but not a very good experience

We came around 11:30am before our early movie for lunch, so we were the first customers in the restaurant. We ordered two iced lattes, that were frankly pretty bad, they were very bland and tasted watered down. They also came in these tall glasses, and the provided straws were too short to drink with... The free bread and hummus was yummy. We ordered Avocado toast and spiced lamb kebab platter as entrees, and they were both good enough. The avocado toast was light, and the spiced lamb kebab platter was a lot of food so good to share for two people. The staff was nice and the service was good. The restaurant was nice and quiet when we went.

Accommodating staff. Went in without reservation and got seated at the bar. Bar tender was attentive. Our food was good. I ordered the lamb kebab which was well made. My Lamb was very well seasoned, lamb usually has a smell which this one did not, and the lemon potato's were delicious. Portions are pretty large. We also got a complimentary bread and spread before our meal. Left the restaurant happy and full!

Not my first time here but time and time this spot. Love that it's 2 levels and has high ceilings. Food has always been solid pre-pandemic so I'm visiting to see if it's still as good as I remembered. It's a little sad many restaurants didn't survive the pandemic but many that did have lowered their quality from table settings, food, service, etc. from their pre-pandemic days - Glad that's not this spot. It was a relatively quiet for dinner the day before Thanksgiving day. The service was pretty friendly but could be a tad bit more attentive and check on tables a little more - Multiple tables had to flag down a waiter to order food and 2 tables (arrived after I did) even had someone get up to find a waiter to order. I had to wave the waiter closest to my table to order since who knows when someone would come back around to the area I was seated at.

This should have been at least a 4-star review. Alas, it was not. We popped in on a chilly October night expecting to find a similar high-quality experience, which had so impressed me at their Astoria location over the years. The place was packed as expected, which should have been an excellent sign. We waited to be shown a table, and as we headed to where we should have been seated, a couple rushed ahead of us and grabbed our table. I was cut off from my partner and got lost in the process. When we reunited, we were forced to go upstairs, where we were forgotten about until I got the attention of the waiter. When we ordered our meal, lamb chops with a side order of tarama, the waiter who was supposed to be serving us thought we were leaving. Finally, the food came. The chops were not succulent and the tarama tasted off. I think I will stick to their Astoria location. This was neither a pleasant experience nor a satisfying meal. We do not intend to return. My three stars are a bit generous, I should add!

I was here for a superday lunch, great time, great vibes and atmosphere for a semi-professional chat setting. They started with bread and hummus for apps, bread wasn't my favorite as it was a bit too hard for my liking, but the hummus and spreads here are really good, especially the Tzatziki platter appetizer. We got the pre-fix menu, a great price for app, main course, and small dessert. I got the Meatballs for app, lamb kebab and fries for entre, and babka for dessert. We also ordered the honey grilled Halloumi on the side, which I really enjoyed. Cheese with an orange zest and honey hit with a steak like texture was delicious, must get. Great cozy interior and vibes, good place to get introduced to Greek cuisine. Tip: Tzatziki here is honestly insane, my interviewer got the tzatziki platter to share and it's a must get imo (no picture included unfortunately). It comes with like a spicy spread, a classic tzatziki sauce, and an eggplant variation that's nicely creamy.

Absolutely fantastic meal and super fast delivery! We ordered the assorted dips appetizer and shared the following for dinner: the salmon with spinach rice, shrimp, grilled vegetables and French fries. WOW. Delicious and fabulous presentation despite being delivered. Ordered from the UES location in Midtown. FIVE STARS!

Some pretty solid food, though a few dishes could have used a bit more flavor and punch. Service was solid as well. A stacked menu. Verdict- not top of mind or first on your list but certainly worth another visit and a great restaurant for a friend group, work dinner, etc 3.5 / 5 Details- - dishes came really quickly after ordering - I might have appreciated a more gentle pacing of dishes coming out - service was friendly and attentive and very helpful - waiter was very communicative - ambience was not too formal but plenty nice - beet salad was just ok and I wish onions were listed on the menu in case of allergies - meatballs were good but could have used a bit more salt and maybe some more spice - we love a good cocktail with tanteo jalapeño tequila ! - warm and soft pita bread - house hummus was really really good and fresh and simple but well executed - reallllly good avgolemono soup

We've been here in NYC for the last 8 days and this restaurant blew me away. We've been going around town and eating best recs from locals, friends, instagram, Yelp. We somehow stumbled across the restaurant bc I needed to use bathroom and it was super busy from the outside area but the indoor ambiance looked spacious and inviting. Luckily we got seated right away before the crowd came. We ordered the trio sauce (3 for $21). SO WORTH IT, but the restaurant already serves complimentary olive oil toasted bread and hummus - which my fiance loved! Salmon was ok. would recommend medium + or well done. However, the star of the show was the Baklava ICE CREAM!!! I have no words for how amazing their ice cream was. Although we were stuffed, I'm so glad we made room for some sweets

We had a wonderful meal at Anasssa and the service was outstanding. I love ordering the whole fish entree which is filleted perfectly and seasoned expertly. We also ordered a side of sautéed spinach which was simple and delicious

The food was phenomenal and some of the best. You cannot get authentic Greek food like this everywhere. Dimitri the manager made the experience great and the best service. Ambiance was nice, music was a little loud but still pleasant.

Had the most fantastic meal at Anassa. The food was so flavorful. The beet salad with the almond and garlic was delicious. If you never had beets before or think you don't like them this dish will change your mind. The octopus was so tender. We had the faroe salmon and snapper entrees. They were cooked to perfection. The service from Yera and Kahn couldn't have been any better. They were both so accommodating and very friendly. The ambiance to very comfortable. I highly recommend this restaurant!!!

I went with my friend on a Sunday afternoon. It was pretty crowded around 1. The restaurant is super cute! They didn't offer the restaurant week menu, unfortunately. We got the spreads, which came with a generous amount of pita, and hummus and bread came with the table. The beet salad was delicious, and the lamb kebab was cooked beautifully. Definitely recommend! It is a bit pricey though!

Recommend by a friend and it was fab! My daughter and I split the salmon and a Greek salad. It was delicious. Everything felt fresh and the atmosphere was comfortable. The windows were open, air breezing through. The service was excellent, attentive, friendly. Kind of gave off Mama Mia vibes. Try it if you can.

Not recommended. You enter, the one female manning the desk doesn't even look up and continues her conversation with a waitress. Name? No greeting of any kind. So very insulting not being acknowledged and looked at. People like that will hit the pavement in a New York second. The table was deplorable, hardly any space between the tables, narrow pathway, simply window dressing, others were seated like sardines. Not for me and I walked out with my party and took my good business elsewhere where it is appreciated and where one is greeted properly.

The business lunch was fantastic! The food was flavorful and served promptly, making it easy to enjoy without rushing.

Anassa is one of my favorite places. Near the financial district in NY makes for a great after work spot for drinks. It's also a good date spot. The drinks are delicious and the food is always up to par. Try this place you will love it. And say hi to Andres the bartender for me

Gang of three had a wonderful lunch at Anassa Taverna a few weeks ago, so when a dear friend came to town this was the place to go, along with my guy. Turns out he's had several happy meals here, branzino his fave. So much for a surprise! I love the grotto-like entry leading to a lavish display of fresh veggies, so inviting. Window table makes great street viewing and the noise level was cheerful, like the friendly waitstaff. Good bread and excellent tahini started us, decent white wine and spicy Virgin Mary for me. The prix-fixe is a great option...slightly smaller portions of what I would have ordered anyway: Avgolemono soup was among the best I've had, full of rice, fresh herbs and perfectly balanced; ground lamb kebabs, delightfully garlicky and deeply lamb-y (not so easy to get nowadays), accompanied by yummy herbed fries, tsaziki and excellent salad; then two tiny but delicious baklava pillows. Branzino and chicken breast also graced the table, and a hugely aromatic raspberry sorbet. We schmoozed, and were left undisturbed - truly a blessing.

I came here for a post-movie lunch with a friend. Because the price was so reasonable I was expecting mini-portions. No...you get full portions! I love Mediterranean food, although not specifically Greek. For starters, you get bread and hummus. The hummus was excellent. For my appetizer I got spinach pie. I have to say, it was one of the best spinach pies I've had. It wasn't dry....it wasn't mushy. And it was very flavorful. For the entree I had chicken. Again...spiced just right. And fries...spiced just right. There was also a small green salad on the plate. I finished with a small baklava. Delicious too. Well worth a visit. Next time I'm at the movies, this will be my lunch destination.

Cannot believe that a little place around the corner from the office, which I selected on a whim, is getting a five star review from me. Every dish was excellent - EVERY dish. From the free bread and hummus to every starter and entree we had. I highly recommend.

I've passed by this place so many times and finally had a chance to try it out during restaurant week. We came in on a Friday night, and it was packed. Reservations are highly recommended. Despite how busy it was, our server was great and pretty on top of things. For appetizers, we had the Greek salad, octopus, and shrimp. I'm a huge fan of octopus, and this cooked perfectly it was not chewy, but certain pieces were just too salty. The shrimp was good, but the salad was the best of the three. For the main course, 2 of us ordered the organic chicken, and my friend got the artic char. I had a slow moment when I realized that Arctic Char was a type of fish and not a vegetable, as I assumed. The chicken was just ok, a bit on the dry side, even though it was seasoned well. I was not a fan of the French fries they were too thick and undercooked. The fish was absolutely delicious! I really wish I would have ordered that instead of the chicken. For dessert, we tried the sorbet and baklava, nothing special about either one. Despite this being restaurant week, we ended up paying close to $400 for the 3 us, including the tip. Even with inflation, this was overpriced, and they even charged an extra $3 for tzatziki sauce, which a place with such prices should not be charging extra for sauce like you're at McDonald's.

After a day of shopping in the city, I stumbled upon this and figured I'd check it out for lunch. From customer service to food, I was very satisfied. The ambiance was fitting for date night, girls night or even a solo date. I had the lobster ravioli which I was nervous wouldn't be fulfilling but it was, especially with the complimentary bread (made for good dipping)

Anassa Taverna serves up some great Mediterranean food. The prices here are expensive for sure, but the quality and taste of the food makes up for it. I really enjoyed their house made tzatziki. I dipped everything in this! Definitely go for the Anassa zucchini chips. The organic chicken was also very good. The chicken was moist and the portion is very generous. Overall, really nice place if you're looking to treat yourself to some Greek food!

We were looking for a last minute place to grab a bite and came across this place , here's how it went .... They have great Hummus and the food was really good , tried their Island Salmon and the Lamb Kebab , both very good . The place is kind of fancy but they have some decor that makes it look more like a grocery store than a restaurant , they have a nice bar but the bar is not big enough and the bartenders weren't really that pleasant .. In all honesty for the location of the place one would expect better ..

Great food and nice restaurant week menu. Just enough food for a lunch. Decent service (could have been slightly more attentive) but good spot overall.

A late lunch for two was a very pleasant experience in this popular Greek restaurant, a short walk from Bloomingdales and Bloomberg HQ. The ambience was enjoyable and the service as good as expected at the post lunch time of our seating. The hummus appetizer that came with our meal was terrific. My order of Snapper was quite good but so smothered in tasty vegetables that it seemed like less than a 1/4 lb of fish. Still, it was enjoyable. The pasta dish was tasty. If not for the great service snd lovely ambiance, I would have to rate the lunch, during which we each ordered a glass of wine to be expensive at $100.00 before tip.

Stopped by after shopping at Bloomingdale's. This was my second time. I am preferably a vegetarian. I had the roasted beets with garlic/almond purée. The dish was awesome! Shows great imagine and creativity. It was plated well. I thoroughly enjoyed it as well as the jumbo Lima beans. Great outdoor ambiance. I will definitely revisit and bring some friends!

Came for restaurant week. No. Just no. Service was awful. Now I know why it's empty.

Pretty solid good food and beautiful clean tasteful presentation of dishes. Ambience is not bad at all. For family, friend casual gatherings, some meetings. Price is at midrange. Nor cheap but not outrageous.

I stopped by for lunch with a group of friends. We all opted for the pre fixe lunch menu with an appetizer, entree and dessert. The meal starts off with hummus for the table with some nice crusty bread. For my appetizer I had the meatballs which was great in a nice red sauce. It would have been nice with some bread on the side to dip in the sauce. For my entree, I had the lamb kebab served with salad and fries. Kebabs were nicely seasoned. For dessert, I had the baklava, but took it to go since I was full. Unfortunately the person that packed it only packed the top layer of phyllo dough and left the nuts part behind, which is basically the best part. This was super disappointing as I was really looking forward to the Baklava. Overall, the food here is pretty good but the service is extremely slow. If you're in a rush, this is not the place for you!

Very good meal at Anassa today! Well sized portions, fresh vegetables, good seasoning, friendly waiters. We sat outside, on the tables by the pavement, in a sunny Spring day, it was lovely. Prix fix menu is $29.

When in Greece, of course, the fish you will order is the fresh catch of the day. When served, on a beautiful platter, adorned with sea salt and lemon, you feel you died and went to heaven. Thus at Anassa, the catch of the day, is an option of the fresh " catch of the day". Today's was branzino for two, salmon with a side of lentils and snapper. There are of course grilled or fried calamari, octopus, Chilean sea bass or lobster ravioli. Today, the last day of Restaurant Week, we decided to visit Anassa for Mediterranean food.My friend dined here recently and raved about the food. The restaurant is quite lovely: beautiful wood tables, long bar, upstairs seating and spacious. We were seated in the back part of restaurant which upon entering was packed. We reviewed the RW menu beforehand on NYC RW website: $30 for appetizer, entree and dessert. There was a nice selection of apps: grilled portobello mushrooms with garlic, basil and thyme. Entrees included Chicken bruchette served on pita with couscous and for dessert ravani: semolina cake with lemon. The server handed us a Brunch Menu and explained that Anassa ended the RE menu on Friday. Huh? But Anassa was included on RW website, thus why? So here's the conundrum: I didn't really find anything on the menu that I craved: most of it consisted of breakfast items: Greek yogurt, pancakes, omelets and avocado toast. I then decided to have the Avgolemono soup ( chicken, egg, rice and carrots) with a Romaine salad. I'll start with the soup: good taste but the portion was a bit chintzy. The Romaine salad was also small portion: served with scallions, dill, Kalamata olives (2) and creamy dressing. Salad was tasty but for $18 not worth it. My friend really wanted the Branzino for one person but was told serving was for two people. For $38 a nice portion of fish was served with a side of.. nothing. The only thing I found really tasty was their home made hummus or tzatziki sauce ( don't know due to no explanation given) with the most delicious bread. So folks my UES dining experience at establishments near Bloomingdales is quite, how should I say...not great dining experience. Mind you Anassa in next to my other fave, Patsy's ( I say that with the most polite sarcasm). The waitress couldn't be bothered with us: I guess when we asked for RW menu, we probably weren't the ideal UES customers. At these prices, $30 for soup and salad plus tip, I might as well buy a plane ticket back to Greece.

This was my first time visiting the Manhattan location. I've been to the Astoria location a few times and would probably say I prefer the Astoria location. I went on a Friday night to celebrate a birthday with some friends. The restaurant had a nice romantic ambiance with nice interior decoration. We started with complimentary bread & hummus. We ordered oysters, calamari, and the trio dip spread for the table . A friend and I share the lobster spaghetti & the fish of the day: branzino. I would say the food was on the saltier side. From the general response of the party, the food was just okay. Nothing special. Our server was friendly & engaging. The service was alright. When the entrees came out, all but one arrived. The last entree was rushed and came out in 15 minutes. While the entire party finished their entree, our last friend just started. Since it was a rather larger party, I suppose it's understandable for mistakes like this to arise. They took the last entree off the tab and brought out sparklers with complementary dessert for the birthday boy. Would I come back? Probably not

We order from this restaurant at my job at least 3 times a week. But this will be the last time. The food quality has gone down and the prices have remained high! The LAST time we ordered, I got food poisoning. I thought maybe it was a fluke, so after taking some time off from ordering there, today was my first day back...and there was a bug in my $40 salad! Enough is enough.

The service was rather poor. 3 people in our group, two of us got our food in an hour, the third was told that "The chef didn't like the way the dish looked ". After an hour??? My lamb kebab was over cooked. Overall I was quite disappointed.

Lovely spot to get your Mediterranan food fix. Gets super busy during lunch hours (it's close to a few businesses) and the staff does a great job, but it can get a little slow. Between salads, grilled fish, as well as lovely small plates to share (hummus, fava dip, babaganoush, meatballs, halloumi! and more) - you'll have plenty of options to share or to have as a main. The drinks are also lovely here too! If you can be seated near the windows, it also makes for nice people watching. I've managed to be seated without a reservation, but having one definitely doesn't hurt.

One of the restaurants that I've passed millions of times and never gone in. I got the news that Betty White had just died and I quickly realized I needed a drink. I was stuck on this side of town and decided to stop in a quick drink. Place is beautiful, it wasn't too busy, food was filling. I decided against a drink and got food instead. I watched the bartenders make outside looking drinks. I decided on food and ordered the Spinach Pie. They brought out some lovely bread with hummus with it. While eating I watched CNN report on Betty White's death on their big screen tv at the bar. What a legend she was. As I glanced around the restaurant I couldn't help but be taken aback by it's simplistic beauty. It didn't feel like I was back in Athens or Mykonos, but it was nice feeling. The bartender who took care of me was very lovely as well.

Service Probably the most disappointing part of my experience. The time between the appetizers and main course was almost an hour! During that time waiters pulled chairs from our table without asking. Our waitress was very attentive and nice. Food & Drinks The octopus was good, a bit on the salty side but still good. I'm quite surprised in the portion! It was definitely enough to feed two adults. The meatballs were very good I enjoyed it enough to save it for later! My main course the Artic Char was subdued by the extreme wait time. I pushed the top seasonings to the side as it was wayyyy too salty but the flesh was tender and yummy. As for the sides...not sure what it was but it wasn't good at all. My drink was great. Strong and tasty. Presented well. Ambiance The decor was nice and well put together. Full bar and ample space spanning multiple floors for dinning. On the louder side so definitely not suitable for an intimate outing. Dim lighting throughout. Returning? Nope! That wait time between courses was unacceptable.

A lovely spot for lunch or dinner. I'm always satisfied! The food is delicious and the staff are always very welcoming and pleasant

Had the pleasure of having dinner here & everything was great! Service was on point, food was delicious & would definitely recommend.

Food was mediocre but the mgr was very rude to be in hospitality. We went with friends for restaurant week and we were told there is no restaurant week menu on Saturday. Although there is no where on their website stating they don't participate on Saturdays. He wouldn't offer any compensation even though we drove all the way from Long Island in major traffic. We went to support restaurant week and felt we were hoodwinked. He was not nice and very sarcastic. For the price they charge he could've offered us a drink but he cared less. I don't recommend this place just because of his pompous demeanor. Too many other restaurants to deal with this . Older man with glasses fyi

My friend who lives in Astoria recommended Anassa to me. We had plans to be in the UES that day, so when I found out Anassa had a branch up there, I figured we could go to that one instead. We arrived around 5:30pm for our 6pm reservation and they were able to sit us. We had a choice between a regular table or a booth, so we opted for the booth. For the four of us, we opted to order a bunch of things to share. We had: 1. Greek meatballs 2. Grilled octopus 3. 3 dips - fava, tzatziki, and spicy feta 4. Greek salad 5. Gigantes or lima beans This was more than enough for the 4 of us - although we did end up getting an extra order of pita bread. The dips were fantastic and some of the best spicy whipped feta I have ever had. Octopus was tender and flavorful and the meatballs were moist and tender. We were stuffed and opted to not stay for dessert, but they have an extensive dessert menu. Cocktails were all delicious - I had the Muse, which is vodka with blackberry and it was fantastic. Service was a bit absent in the middle of the meal, but overall fine.

We went there with friends to celebrate our birthdays. The food was excellent, the wait staff efficient and friendly. The women's toilet was clean. Recommended.

Had a bit of time to kill before dinner reservations. Sat at the Bar and the bartender was very nice and provided great service. They provided a hummus dip w/bread as we ordered the Grilled Shrimp along with a glass of Reisling and a cocktail that I don't recall the name. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and left us wanting more but couldn't be greedy with other reservations. I'd like to try other items on their menu with how delicious the shrimp were.

We loved this place. Everything was perfect: the food, the service, the vibe and not expensive at all. Nice Greek food

Anassa looked like your standard greek taverna. They had a prixe fixe lunch menu that was a great deal. I got the spinach pie which was pretty authentic. Then I got the lamb kebab which was perfectly cooked and finally had the baklava with pistachios. The meal was a good price and hit the spot. The lamb kebab was my favorite item. The baklava wasn't too sweet either. Check it out.

I went for the brunch for the first time today and I felt very rushed. The server consistently asked to take my plate, although I was not finished. Also, it's a bit pricey for the portions. I don't mind paying a large amount of money as long as the service and food is good. Drinks are strong and delicious. Poor value here.

Stopped in for brunch on a Saturday afternoon after eyeing this spot for a while and was not disappointed! Was quickly seated by a window, and ordered our food. The Goldie lox omelette was yummy, although there wasn't a ton of cream cheese on there and the eggs could have been a bit fluffier I did enjoy. The lamb kebab was a hit, fair price for the portions and the tzatziki was really yummy. Took away one star because we asked for a few things (like a drink refill and side of mayo) that took a while to show up or never showed up but that's what happens sometimes during the busy brunch hours! Regardless will probably come back to try dinner at some point!