oakapple Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 What do you think Sam Mason means about the FOH staff's being "overzealous"? (I guess once a date I took there thought the hostess was being too friendly with me.) I read that as saying that they were overzealous in employing too much FOH staff. This is a perfect example of a comment I made on another thread: when restaurants fail, chefs never think that their performance had anything to do with it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
taion Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 What do you think Sam Mason means about the FOH staff's being "overzealous"? (I guess once a date I took there thought the hostess was being too friendly with me.) I read that as saying that they were overzealous in employing too much FOH staff. This is a perfect example of a comment I made on another thread: when restaurants fail, chefs never think that their performance had anything to do with it. Do you really think the food was what caused it, though? I mean, I found the food damn good, and most of my friends had good opinions of it too. Maybe it was too expensive for what it was, but... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oakapple Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 What do you think Sam Mason means about the FOH staff's being "overzealous"? (I guess once a date I took there thought the hostess was being too friendly with me.) I read that as saying that they were overzealous in employing too much FOH staff. This is a perfect example of a comment I made on another thread: when restaurants fail, chefs never think that their performance had anything to do with it. Do you really think the food was what caused it, though? I mean, I found the food damn good, and most of my friends had good opinions of it too. Maybe it was too expensive for what it was, but... It so happens I liked the food. I had two dinners there, and stopped in once for dessert. But the original menu was a miss. Mason adjusted, but the reviews were in by then—nearly all of them lukewarm to negative. I stopped in a number of times for drinks, and the dining room was almost never full, so clearly the food did not find enough support. There was also a long series of pre-opening posts on Grub Street that made Mason look foolish and self-absorbed, and ultimately worked against him when the restaurant suffered delay after delay. So although I liked the place, some of Mason's own decisions clearly had a role in what happened, and like most chefs in similar circumstances, he doesn't own up to any doubts or second thoughts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Suzanne F Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 I'm confused. Did Tailor close? Or did SM leave but it's still open? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oakapple Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 I'm confused. Did Tailor close? Or did SM leave but it's still open? As of now, the dining room is closed, but the bar is open. As of about six weeks ago, it was still serving Eben Freeman's drinks, even though Freeman himself had left quite some time ago. The bartender told me that they would be getting a new mixologist soon. But she also told me she believed Mason would be back, so I am not sure how credible that is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Suzanne F Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
taion Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 http://ny.eater.com/archives/2010/03/eaterwire_389.php Supposedly Mason will be doing the guest chef thing at Aldea on April 18th. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Aaron T Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 The NY Times reported that Julie Reiner from Clover Club & Flatiron Lounge will be taking over the Tailor space. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I have some clothes that need alterations. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 My usher at Miller Theatre tonight was dressed like she could’ve been a waitress at Tailor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Whoa. I remember. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 This was an auditorium on a college campus! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Hey now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 So Wylie's doing pizza (having done doughnuts) and Sam Mason is doing this. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Diancecht Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 next you’re going to tell me that will goldfarb is back in nyc having ditched bali for his former environs and he’s making frozen slushies Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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