I loved that article when NYMag wrote it three years ago.
Isa (Taavo Somer)
Started by Wilfrid, Aug 24 2011 08:58 PM
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Posted 01 September 2011 - 06:43 PM
This Times hagiography leaves the strong impression that if you get the design/message right, the food doesn't really matter.
Mr. Somer has a lot to answer for.Ironic beards? Navy watch caps? Vintage-style suits cut from deadstock wool? Those trends might have never taken hold without Mr. Somer, the guiding force behind a retro-macho empire that includes Freemans restaurant, Freemans Sporting Club and the Rusty Knot.
“I have a dream of a multiplicity of pastramis.”
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Posted 01 September 2011 - 06:44 PM
He's like The Beatles of restaurant design.
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Posted 01 September 2011 - 06:50 PM
I can agree with that.He's like The Beatles of restaurant design.
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Posted 09 October 2011 - 04:13 AM
Rewind. They're doing something different here and it's remarkably good.
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Posted 09 October 2011 - 04:41 AM
I have a lot of respect for that chef.
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Posted 09 October 2011 - 04:54 AM
Have you been there for the prix fixe? I was knocked out, and I am not easily knocked out (except by Murray's Cheese, of course).
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Posted 09 October 2011 - 01:35 PM
I'm not able to follow what you are trying to discuss in this topic, but ISA is not serving bad food at all.
It is not great, like Roberta's or Masten and Lake, but it is some how different. The decoration is very nice too, I agree that Taavo is better carpenter hehehe.
Some pictures of what you can find there:
I was impress by the Sardine, the rest of the dinner was good/ok
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It is not great, like Roberta's or Masten and Lake, but it is some how different. The decoration is very nice too, I agree that Taavo is better carpenter hehehe.
Some pictures of what you can find there:
I was impress by the Sardine, the rest of the dinner was good/ok
JMM
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Posted 09 October 2011 - 02:18 PM
Welcome to posting, Spanish Hipster (although I wouldn't let too many other people know that nameI'm not able to follow what you are trying to discuss in this topic <snip>
I was impress by the Sardine, the rest of the dinner was good/ok
JMM
).Don't worry, even those who post are not able to follow what they are trying to discuss.
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Posted 09 October 2011 - 06:33 PM
Welcome from me too and thanks for the slide show. Isa really took me by surprise. It's already rather good and might turn our to be a significant restaurant.
I will get around to writing about it properly.
I will get around to writing about it properly.
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Posted 09 October 2011 - 06:35 PM
BTW, the opening menu mentioned at the beginning of the thread (where I was mocking the press release rather than the food), is not currently operative. It's a four course $50 prix fixe, which I'm told changes daily.
But still no license.
But still no license.
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Posted 09 October 2011 - 06:58 PM
Welcome, Jose!
That does look much better than expected.
That does look much better than expected.
I never said that
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Posted 10 October 2011 - 12:20 AM
Welcome to posting, Spanish Hipster (although I wouldn't let too many other people know that name
I'm not able to follow what you are trying to discuss in this topic <snip>
I was impress by the Sardine, the rest of the dinner was good/ok
JMM
Don't worry, even those who post are not able to follow what they are trying to discuss.
Thanks for the welcome. Yes the name is a little bit ridiculous, but that's the point of it...
Thanks also Orik, Wildfrid.
Looking forward future posts!
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Posted 14 October 2011 - 03:46 PM
I went a second time. Really very good indeed - and different. Full review Monday, but don't delay on this one. Who knows whether the current $50 prix fixe only will last? And it's still BYO. Very strongly recommended (there was no wait on a weekday evening around 9).
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