01.06.10
Posted in East Village, Latin, New York City Neighborhoods, New York City Reviews, rated 6 to 6.5 at 02:42 by Dominique
304 E.6th St. & 2nd/1st Aves., 212-253-5888
Great for: tequila lovers with deep pockets, dainty eaters
I wanted to do something nice for the Boyfriend, and we’d decided to move in together the next week (I know, I know, crazy fast, but it’s working), so I figured what could be better than taking a Mexican food- and drink-loving guy to a tequila bar/restaurant? Turns out I should probably have taken him to Crema, although we did find a lovely new tequila we both like.
We started off with good croquetas. The one of chorizo was slightly better than the cheese and smoked tomato one. We preferred the seared shrimp and scallops stuffed with chorizo and roasted sweet pepper. They came in skewers and we could have eaten a few more, for sure.
I also enjoyed his tacos with chicken, cilantro, radishes and lime. They were insanely hot in places – someone definitely didn’t understand how crucial dicing and spreading out peppers is – and otherwise crispy and quite nice. My entraña with chimichurri over summer corn pudding with pico of tomato, radish, red onion and Mexican oregano was only fine. It felt like a small amount of steak. I enjoyed the pudding, at least. We definitely needed more tequila to forget how much we were being charged for eh food.
The cocktails are pretty good. I liked the suro-mago, though I was puzzled that it came in half a tumbler. I don’t know why they didn’t just put it in a smaller glass. The amor morado came in a more appropriately sized container and was also good. The Boyfriend said his margarita was good, not terrific, despite people saying it’s Mayahuel’s specialty (but then the Cali boy is picky). He loved his 2 ounces of Siete Leguas, which is strong-tasting yet approachable. It was so good, we got a bottle at Astor Wines later.
This is an overpriced, New York-y type of place. Our waitress knowing her tequila saved them half a point. It’s pretty decent compared to some of the swill that passes for Mexican here, but at these prices I kind of expect a little more, and a bit better, food.
Rating: 6.5 / 10
Our cost: $135 (regular dinner + 4 cocktails)
Noise level: noisy until late
Chance of walking in: not great, but it’s still new.
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12.19.09
Posted in Asian, East Village, Japanese, New York City Neighborhoods, New York City Reviews, eclectic, rated 8 to 8.5 at 11:53 by Dominique
171 1st Ave. & 10th/11th Sts., 212-777-7773
Great for: pork buns, ramen, enough fried chicken to feed a small army, trying interesting entrées
In the beginning, there was Noodle Bar. David Chang looked around, and saw that it was good (and that people were willing to line up for hours to get a chance at his food). So he created Ssäm Bar, Ko, Milk Bar and just this month, Má Pêche. I love his food, whichever market level he aims at, but Noodle Bar was one of the first restaurants that introduced me to the foodie world, and it has a special place in my heart. This particular visit was for the fried chicken meal, courtesy of my friend T’s reservation-snagging skills.
One girl was very late and the rest of us used that as an excuse to get the life-changing pork and chicken buns. To stave off starvation, you understand. I had resisted trying those for a long time, since I don’t eat bread or fat. But the buns are worth going off any diet. My only concession to staying slim is letting fat drip out the back. Each order has two buns, which you will probably want to yourself. The chicken version has a piece of fried skin included, which is totally awesome, though not quite as orgasmic as the pork.
At long last, it was time for the giant platter of two fried chickens. 
One is seasoned with Old Bay; the other is Korean-style. I preferred the Old Bay style, though it’s a tad too salty. It is the perfect level of crunchy and crispy, though. The Korean chicken was also good, but I felt the sauce could have been integrated into the meat more. As if all that chicken weren’t enough, the meal is accompanied by a bowl of lovely crisp veggies, four sauces and moo shu wraps. 
I didn’t use the last, but I actually enjoyed the greens, and everyone was delighted with their wraps. I found myself eating raw radishes for the very first time in my life (with liberal dollops of jalapeño chili sauce). Generally a fun time, especially at $100 for two chickens with unlimited fixins’ for six people. It was not quite as perfect as I thought it might be, but I’d give the chicken a solid 7.5 / 10.
The ramens are also very tasty (from several other visits). The Momofuku ramen is salty goodness and the pork ramen is cheaper but likewise demands to be completely finished. Both have nice big noodles and a good mix of vegetables. There are quite a few other choices in ramens.
Noodle Bar is always a good option when I’m in the East Village and not in the mood to try a new restaurant. I tend to keep odd hours and avoid the lines, but if you’ve got enough people with you, it’s still fun since they’ll serve you alcohol while you wait. Plus, I have yet to find anything on the menu that’s not delicious.
Rating: 8.5 / 10 (extra half point for little pockets of heaven on earth)
Cost: it’s not cheap, but it won’t break the bank. Beer, sake and wine are quite reasonably priced as well.
Noise level: it’s always a party there
Chance of walking in: not good. Try to go at off-hours.
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09.06.09
Posted in East Village, Italian, New York City Neighborhoods, New York City Reviews at 23:54 by Dominique
I would not normally review a little pizza joint because a) I don’t eat bread, which includes pizza, and b) they’re not usually restaurants. However, in honor of Artichoke I am actually devoting a post to pizza. When I find another worthy place it’ll appear here.
Artichoke, 328 E.14th St. & 1st/2nd Aves., 212-228-2004: The spinach artichoke pizza is something special. It is basically dip on thick bread – as much as I prefer thin crust, I totally understood that it would have collapsed in on itself if they’d used one – and well worth $4/slice. I was less pleased with the crab pizza, which turned out to use fake crab. It was pretty good nonetheless, but too… sweet, maybe. Stick with the eponymous artichoke. I was especially happy this night because I’d just won the Big Gay Spelling Bee but had no one to celebrate with. I actually ended up making friends with some people on the benches outside (hello there, if you’re reading!) and went home with a smile on my face. Plus, I came at the exact right time to not wait at all! Usually the line is horrendous.
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08.30.09
Posted in Alphabet City, East Village, Italian, New York City Neighborhoods, New York City Reviews, rated 8 to 8.5 at 00:04 by Dominique
234 E.4th St. & Ave. B, 212-253-2038
Great for: frittura di mare, fish, fine dining in Alphabet City
My dear friend S and I did a shoot with her friend L one day at China 1 and afterward he took us out to dinner. How lucky that this place was right around the corner. It’s pretty new, and impressive already.
We shared the terrific frittura di mare to start. It’s a big dish of lightly breaded and fried calamari, prawn, shrimp and scallops with lemon and oregano aïoli. The sauce is creamy and a great contrast to the deliciously light seafood.
S’s seared veal and tuna steak with tomato sauce, mousse, anchovies, capers and olive oil looked like confusing, albeit lovely, art, and tasted very good. I really enjoyed my red mullet filet in a tomato confit over grilled potatoes and roasted garlic with shrimp soup. All the little parts of the dish were great. I didn’t find any shrimp in the soup, which was more like tomato bisque, and yummy anyway. The mullet came in small filet pairs tied to each other with long scallions. There was too much garlic – not in the flavoring, actual cloves – but the whole thing was fun to eat. L thought his seared cod fish over prosciutto broth with a spinach and potato croquette was great too.
We rounded out the meal with a fantastic lemon gelato. This place has it all; terrific food, nice waiters, and a surprisingly spacious room for the location. There’s also lots of exposed brick and I like the louvered front windows. They’re open early for dinner – go now!
Rating: 8 / 10
Our cost: $155 for 3
Noise level: I imagine it acquires a convivial hum when there are other people dining.
Chance of walking in: probably the only thing not great about it.
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03.04.09
Posted in American, East Village, New York City Neighborhoods, New York City Reviews, rated 7 to 7.5 at 04:30 by Dominique
60 3rd Ave. & 11th/10th Sts., 212-254-0888, 212-254-0898
Great for: almost everything, sophisticated dining in the East Village
My best friend E is very supportive of the blog and always up for trying a new, cool place. We liked Apiary so much, she brought her (very picky) boyfriend the next week and he did too. It’s a civilized standout in the East Village, with all those dives geared towards college kids. It also has a pretty large bar area.
I loved my special of diver sea scallops with pea shoots and creamy sauce. The sour notes of the sauce balanced the cream and the two scallops were medium size and lovely. E absolutely loved her sweetbreads with romesco (a garlic- and oil-based Catalan sauce with almonds or hazelnuts) and frisée. The romesco was a great counterpoint to the creamy nuttiness of the sweetbreads. This would be a clever introduction for someone who thinks they don’t like organs.
My Atlantic fluke with smoked bacon and razor clam chowder made me very happy. The fish was crisp on top and flaky inside, while the potato-heavy chowder was pretty good. The clams were, oddly, sliced as small as garlic slices and managed to be rubbery and good at the same time. E went for the chicken, since most reviewers had raved about it, but it wasn’t mindblowing. It was a little dry despite its madeira jus, perhaps because the pieces were so giant, though the polenta and crispy spiced skin were nice. Overall it was a bit too bland. We agreed that it needed some kind of contrast. We rather enjoyed the side of Brussels sprouts with shallots and bacon. The sprouts could have used a little salt and been a tad softer but they were quite good anyhow.
The cocktail list is basically two drinks. I liked the Adelina, a terrific and sparkly mix of prosecco, muddled strawberries and honey. E was happy with her red zinfandel too. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful, especially when it came to the wine. It seemed as though the manager was also waiting on everybody, probably because the place had opened so recently.
Apparently two of the owners of Ligne Roset, the upscale furniture store, also own the restaurant, and you can see it in the lovely décor. The faux chandeliers which were actually 2-D glass models and lampshade cutouts that made chandelier shadows were interesting. The chairs are enormous and the banquette is comfy yet firm. I’m looking forward to my next visit.
Rating: 7.5 / 10
Our cost: $130
Noise level: happy noisy
Chance of walking in: it’s quite popular, you should reserve. Especially on Sunday when they do a $35 dinner prix fixe.
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02.18.09
Posted in Asian, East Village, Japanese, New York City Reviews, small plates at 04:44 by Dominique
243 E.14th St. & 2nd/3rd Ave., 212-253-7670 (now closed – Lesly is turning it into a Mexican place, sadly)
Great for: trying lots of inventive yakitori, dates (the booths are cozy), having a grown-up drink in a mostly-student area
Mr. Jones keeps a low profile; the door is almost as hard to find as when it was hidden behind plywood. I was lucky enough to go as Bar Owner’s guest during Friends & Family, when it was already very good. I was back for my birthday in February; they’ve improved the food from its already high level and added a large cocktail menu. (Full disclosure: I happen to know Lesly, the owner, a bit through a friend.) The prices are surprisingly reasonable for the quality of the ingredients. If you go with a large party, they can do a very decent omakase from $30 (!) per person.
Bar Owner & I started with daikon and chilies salad sprinkled with black sesame seeds. There were a generous number of square daikon logs and I actually liked it a lot. I’m not a fan of radish, so that’s saying a lot. Our first yakitori was four skewers of Wagyu harami separated by sliced leeks and garnished with fresh wasabi. I didn’t even mind the mushroomy flavor, they were that tasty. The kara yuzu, chicken with spicy yuzu sauce, were small, exceedingly spicy skewers. Also a success. The BLT yakitori was cute. It was peppered bacon plus a big, cooked cherry tomato on a small bed of lettuce. I was persuaded to be brave and try it and I’m glad I did! I think I hate whole tomatoes for their nasty pulpy texture but that problem is gone here since it’s cooked. Plus, the bacony goodness covers the tomato taste, which basically just adds juice.
The ton toro wasabi shiso, Berkshire black hog belly with fresh wasabi & shiso, was miraculously not fatty; instead crispy, juicy and succulent. I guess hogs get more exercise than pigs. The calamari (ira tempura) in spicy mayo came in big crunchy pieces and were delicious, tender enough to distract from the knowledge that I was eating squid. Next up were the tori tatsuta age, chicken wings with daikon paste, They were fantastic – juicy, basically chicken meatballs with actual meat held together by bread (not ground up) around tiny bones. I could have eaten at least twenty more.
From the big dish section we got the escolar goma ponzu, Hawaiian walu with black sesame and citrus sauce. I was surprised to adore the sauce, which sounded like it’d taste weird. Walu is a white fish; they made the top crunchy and the flesh a bit too firm but the center was perfect. Our second one was still a tad overcooked but less so. It might have been because the fish came in a giant tofu-looking thick slab. It was still really good. We’d ordered the lamb chops but the kitchen ran out of them, so we contented ourselves with the Kobe meatballs with foie gras centers. They were very juicy with a crunchy outside and much improved the second time I had them. They’re not over the top, just delicious and subtly decadent.
Mr. Jones has an extensive sake and shochu list, as well as lots of delicious cocktails. Try them all, every one that my birthday table of 13 people ordered we enjoyed. I liked the pretty model/waitresses in brown dresses and the really cool mod-ish (’60s, ’70s) décor. The very warm yellow and orange light was a nice touch, as was the spacious setup. The tables aren’t squeezed together as so frequently happens with East Village restos and there is plenty of room to stand at or around the bar in front. There are also comfy curvy couches in the back dining room, presumably for bar overflow. Try to get one of the cozy, circular, corner booths near the fireplace in back. It’s not just great food – you can eat dinner and then have your friends come hang out at the bar, which is exactly what I did for my birthday. It feels welcoming and upscale at the same time.
Rating: 8.5 / 10
No cost first time. My birthday cost: $80/person, but that’s 13 $30 omakases split 12 ways with a lot of heavy drinkers
Noise level: you may need your outside/club voice, but it’s fun
Chance of walking in: it’s pretty packed even on off nights with inclement weather.
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01.03.09
Posted in East Village, French, New York City Neighborhoods, New York City Reviews, rated 7 to 7.5 at 10:49 by Dominique
190 1st Ave. & 12th St., 212-358-7171
Great for: simple French food, al fresco dining even in winter
My best friend E wanted to have dinner somewhere in the East Village one freezing night. Tree had been high on my list for some time and wasn’t terribly pricey, so it was an obvious choice. The three of us – the Boyfriend came along too – got to sit in the cute window seat.
I went with the prix fixe for $25. The French onion soup was a perfect balance of spices and creamy cheese. Somehow the bread was still crispy after ten minutes, to my delight. B’s split pea soup, the special app, was simply delicious. We liked its very fine consistency.
After the waitress told us about the bacon cassoulet E had to get it. A carnivore’s dream, it has pork sausage, veal, duck confit, tomatoes and white beans. It was, naturally, very rich. The bacon was the best meat though. I didn’t expect very much from stew meat so I think I liked it better than she did. My roast salmon with a fennel crust on spicy lentils and shallot confit was simple and satisfying. I didn’t find the lentils spicy – a bit bland, in fact - though they had a nice texture. The salmon was very crispy on top and rosy pink inside. It could have been slightly less cooked but overall I quite liked it.
My included crème brûlée (on a freakishly hot plate) was a lovely finish to the meal. E and B had red wine that they enjoyed and E and I tried a good rosé champagne too. Our waitress was really nice. I liked the window seat, and next time I want to sit in the back garden, which is as big as the front and covered so you can enjoy it in the winter as well.
Rating: 7 / 10
Our cost: $115 (1 app & entrée, 1 prix fixe meal, 4 glasses wine/champagne)
Noise level: wavering sound system turned up too loud
Chance of walking in: not too bad. Ask for the pretty back garden.
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12.20.08
Posted in Asian, East Village, New York City Neighborhoods, New York City Reviews, rated 4 to 5.5 at 07:08 by Dominique
277 E.10th St. & 1st Ave./Ave. A, 212-260-9080 [now closed]
Great for: people with padded pants and malfunctioning taste buds
I was excited that Midtown Hedge Funder got a res here because I’d read how a Momofuku alumnus started this place, and several people online said it was a worthy and less expensive substitute for Momofuku Ko. Really no. I am very sorry to pan the place – it’s cute and clearly was a good concept at some point. But it sucks. Yes, I know I only gave them one chance, though I don’t see how an entire kitchen can have an off night with every one of ten dishes. There wasn’t a single thing I could say I liked without reservation. It certainly is cheap, at five courses for $37, but please go to Setagaya 1.5 blocks away if you’re on a budget. You’ll be hungry for food somewhere else anyway so just save yourself some time and money. I am also aware that Mr. Bruni didn’t hate it; perhaps it fell off after his review.
At least it didn’t start out a total disappointment. MHF and I just got everything on the menu, as there were only two choices for each course. The fried stuffed squash blossom with scallop, tofu and garlic honey dwen jang (Korean miso) was weirdly tasty. I was surprised to kind of like it once I got used to eating flowers, big blossoms and all. We didn’t taste any scallop, though, and it got blander as we ate more of it. The sliced beef tenderloin with melon sauce, garlic, ginger, carrot, scallion and soy sauce was eh. The melon was a big no. I found the beef a bit bland, too. So far, no discernible flashes of Momofuku genius.
The pan-fried green tomato with crab cakes of summer squash, egg, hot sweet pepper and Shanghai choy kimchi was more along the right lines. I loved the bok choy. The crab cake was interesting, again bland, though a little spicy too. I grew to like it a bit as I ate more of it. This was probably the best thing in the whole meal, although that’s hardly saying much. The sliced braised pork belly accompanied by moo woo kimchi, salted Napa cabbage and seasoned dwen jang with salted baby shrimp mixed in was pretty standard. We liked it, but it was nothing special.
At three out of five courses, we were already on the entrées. I had miso stew with potato, onion, tofu, peng yi mushroom (enoki), scallion, sweet pepper and assorted seafood. It was ok but I had to dump in lots of hot sauce. Somehow it was bland and too salty at the same time. MHF’s kal gook soo thick noodle soup with house dashi, cockles, baby octopi, shrimp, garlic, scallion and seaweed was enormous and that much more of a disappointment. The shrimp, annoyingly, came intact. It’s such a waste. Chop off the heads at least, preferably all the appendages, so we don’t have to dissect the shrimp while trying to eat noodles in peace. I didn’t think they could mess up such a simple, common dish and sadly, I was wrong.
Oddly enough, I didn’t hate the lukewarm browned rice porridge/soup with tea. Exactly what you’d expect, it’s totally bland but I could imagine eating it when sick (Mom says congee will kill colds. It’s true if the cold is not too severe). Plus, it was manna from heaven compared to the misguided abomination that they called tomato mountain yam gazpacho with white mog yi mushroom, chives, fried sweet potato noodle, soy sauce and dashi. Yuck. I couldn’t even tell if there were mushrooms or white cabbage, and barely tasted any of the other things. It was so bad, every time I think of Persimmon I think of disgusting tomato water – no, not like V8, like crap liquid with tomato flavor – and nasty little mushrooms. I know I have an inordinate hatred of mushrooms but these were like creationists. Horrid, unnecessary, and misguided. This was tomato water with weirdly, disturbingly crunchy-chewy things you want to spit out. Preferably all over people you detest. Oh I shudder to think of it.
Dessert was not as terrible. There was a traditional Korean cookie and cinnamon ginger tea. I think I might be allergic to cinnamon, it bothers me so much, but I actually rather liked the tea. The sesame cookies were eh. The waitress said they’d get their byo license in December. I wonder if they’ll get their seating comfort license then too. I was expecting to suffer for Ko, but it was only here that my butt cried out for a cushion. At least the service was pretty good. The food gave MHF three hours of heartburn afterward though.
Honestly, until we had that shitty tomato water I was certainly not happy, but I was not mad either. That last thing was so awful it’s colored my whole perception of the place. I can’t talk about Persimmon without having a strong drink. And for a place with pretensions of rivaling Ko, the meal was really unacceptable. The best thing was blah and the worst thing made me want to clean my mouth out with acid. It’s really not worth any time or money. Don’t go.
Rating: 5 / 10
Our cost: $95 (no drinks possible)
Noise level: quiet
Chance of walking in: not good, although I expect that to get easier. And now they’re closed so it’s impossible.
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10.30.08
Posted in Asian, East Village, New York City Neighborhoods, New York City Reviews, fusion, rated 8 to 8.5, small plates at 17:03 by Dominique
224 E.10th St. & 1st Ave., 212-677-0695
Great for: dumplings, pork buns when the Momofukus are too busy, cheap wine, birdlike eaters
E and I had heard a lot about this little place, and were happy to take the opportunity to try it one cold summer night. I’m glad we did. Though not amazing, it was consistently good, and when you’ve had several mediocre resto experiences in a row, that is something to be prized.
The simple menu broken down by price – $7, $12 and $15 dishes – was paradoxically difficult to choose from. Everything looked so good! We finally settled on six things. The fantastic prosecco lychee martini is included in the $7 section and comes with lychee sorbet, a brilliant twist on the usual splash of juice and a lone lychee drowned at the bottom of the martini glass. Not that I haven’t enjoyed tons of those, but this one is special.
The six (or was it eight) chili pork dumplings with grapefruit confit and chickpea semolina shredded on top were also great. The hint of fruit contrasts nicely with the spice, and somehow everything blends subtly together. We also liked the seaweed duck roll with onion confit, sesame seeds and a touch of Korean chili. I didn’t care for the seaweed (I only like it dried) but the duck was roasted perfectly, with an almost beef-like texture. The onions on the side were a bit spicy, while the sauce was not. The dish was basically six delicious little bites of art.
The braised pork bun with apricot chutney was a salty, spicy, flavor orgy. Before I tried the Momofuku version I thought these were heaven. They still come pretty close. The buns also had crunchy puffed corn, puffed rice and peanuts inside. The chutney, traditionally Persian-style with pits, was heavy, sweet and surprisingly good. Both things were hedonistic in their own ways. Be sure to have some water on hand, as the bun portion will set your mouth on fire.
We quite liked the green chili shrimp with mirin, daikon and mung bean salsa, bean sprouts and green papaya over pickled radish salad. The shrimp was so tender it verged on raw. I wasn’t totally on board with that. For a wonder, I liked the salad too, which was hot in a refreshing way. The chickpea-crusted skate in mint yogurt sauce, accompanied by beet greens and hen-of-the-woods mushrooms, was delicious. Crispy outside (the chickpea used as breading), soft within, the fish was perfect. The greens were spinach-like and I even enjoyed the minty stuff.
Tipplers without trust funds, take note: every glass of wine is $8 and every bottle is $25. I had a lovely large glass of bold cava, and E’s Chardonnay grenache and Matthias Dostert rosé were yummy too, though the afore-mentioned lychee martini in an interestingly sexy glass was definitely the star of the drinks. Our waiter was very self-assured and helpful, about the wine especially.
The cozy space has a few large communal tables and a pair of chairs at a side area. Try not to carry any bags as you will either have to sit on or rest your feet on them. Despite its small size, the restaurant’s darling, thoughtful décor makes the whole space feel inviting. And though each dish was fairly small, we felt like we got good value for our money while trying a good representation of what the kitchen can do. I hope I can come back soon.
Rating: 8 / 10
Our cost: $130 (2 drinks each)
Noise level: pretty good, unless a giant party sits behind you
Chance of walking in: low except at early times.
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09.25.08
Posted in Alphabet City, Asian, East Village, Japanese, Latin, New York City Neighborhoods, New York City Reviews, fusion, rated 6 to 6.5, seafood at 17:50 by Dominique
509 6th St. & Ave. A, 212-529-5200
Great for: chupe, lazy people who want to go clubbing after dinner
This is another ceviche place, but fortunately it’s not as bad as Rayuela. Midtown Hedge Funder and I started with the grande ceviche tasting. What that entails isn’t listed on the menu – plus I bet it’s not always the same – so all I can say is that there was lots of tuna, some crab, fried oysters and other assorted raw fish covered in a ton of sauce, all a bit sour but passable.
My favorite thing was the chupe, a shrimp bisque with corn, edamame and egg in creamy panca-oregano broth. The corn actually came on its cob in the soup so it was a bit difficult to eat. Despite tomato halves, the soup was delicious; a savory, not too creamy, very umami delight. I almost forgot to share.
The volcano roll with shrimp, octopus, fluke, hamachi, crab, avocado, cucumber and spicy tobiko mayo was just ok. It had lots of sauce-laden stuff in the middle, didn’t taste that spicy, and seemed similar to a California roll. The rainbow roll, ambitiously loaded with hamachi, salmon, tuna, fluke and crab ceviche, was also soggy, and maybe had too much avocado. Personally I would prefer no avocado in anything ever. I mean, except guacamole. I think even if you like avocado you would consider this too much, though. We also had an interesting construction called causa. It’s a napoleon that looks like a big biscuit of shrimp, crabmeat ceviche, avocado, spicy potato layers and spicy mayo. It was the best of our main dishes. There was too much potato but the inside was pretty good.
Kion’s flirtini with Stoli Razberi and champagne is tasty, as is the Plymouth gin martini. MHF had a Gougenheim malbec that he liked as well. The service was extremely slow for a while, partially made up for by the waiters’ considerateness. I enjoyed the decor. It’s kind of eccentric but I think all the textured, colored glass is pretty. It’s a nice place to have a few cocktails or a birthday party – if you must eat something, get the chupe.
Rating: 6.5
Our cost: $130 (2 cocktails, 1 glass of wine)
Noise level: quiet, but downstairs turns into a club/party space (only weekends I think)
Chance of walking in: pretty good.
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