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 "Doug Cunningly"  wrote in message 
 news:jF_xb.26150$Rk5.857@newsread1.news.atl.earthlink.net... 
 > "Budget Gourmand"  wrote in 
 > news:1890a@new-york.restaurantnotes.com: 
 > 
 > > I am in dire need of finding WEEKEND all-you-can-eat places in 
 > > Chelsea, West Village or East Village. 
 > > 
 > > Much to my dismay, my boyfriend's Atkin's diet is here to stay.  We 
 > > are constantly fussing about restaurants and eating in because most 
 > > places do not serve large enough portions of meat for his taste.  (And 
 > > if they do, it is gonna cost ya!)  The best solution is 
 > > all-you-can-eat.  Unfortunately, I only know of one weekend place... 
 > > an Indian joint in Cheslea that has very mediocre food.  I am eager to 
 > > expand our list of all-you-can-eat restaurants in our neck of the 
 > > woods.  Thank you. 
 > > 
 > 
 > If money isn't a problem and a fifteen minute train ride won't kill you, 
 go 
 > to Plataforma on 49th street (E/C to 50th Street, N/R to 49th Street, 1/9 
 > to 50th Street) between 8th and 9th Avenue. They bring and slice fire 
 > grilled fresh meat of all kinds till you say when. Plus a huge salad/fresh 
 > seafood bar. It runs 40 to 50 each depending on lunch or dinner. There 
 used 
 > to be a less inexpensive place like it on Lafayette near Joe's Pub, but 
 > it's gone now.  I can't remember any all you can eat places downtown now. 
 > Doug 
  
 What about any type of brazilian churrascaria (sp?).  I'm trying to remember 
 if these are AYCE, but I'm pretty sure they are.  Food can range from good 
 to blah, but there is a great deal of meat available! 
  
 Darrin 
  
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