I'm from Chicago and hosting a group of friends from Chicago in New York City for my birthday. Can you give me a restaurant recommendation for about 10 people that isn't ridiculously expensive? Also, any bar recommendations for the weekend?

del friscos – great fun ambiance. Food is amazing. Cocktails first class. Dinner here would be perfect for your group size.
Cool bar: employees only.

A good friend who lives in NYC loves LANDMARC in Tribeca. It’s not cheap but also not over-the-top. I hope that your budget isn’t too “rent-a wreck.” NYC costs plenty, for everything. How old are you? Happy birthday.

For the airfare from O’Hare to NYC, you could have a orgiastic feast in Chicago.