Wilfrid Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Angie Mar, she certainly doesn't stop trying. Quote Le B. is taking over Mar’s Les Trois Chevaux space in the West Village—the French fine-dining restaurant will reopen in a new space uptown later this year or early next—with a whole new “sleek and sexy,” vibe Mar says. More on Le B. here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
small h Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 I'm curious about what's on the menu and how much it costs. That's what I'm curious about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted September 20, 2023 Author Share Posted September 20, 2023 As I read that coverage, it is surely a lower price point and more casual than Les Trois Chevaux. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneakeater Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 But based on Beatrice, not anything approaching low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
small h Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 I need actual numbers in order to fly into a rage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneakeater Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 It's funny, cuz at Les Troix Cheveaux, the food concept and the ambience were too Uptown for where they were. But the service they had, while conceivable Downtown, would never fly Uptown. I hope for their sake they realize that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted September 20, 2023 Author Share Posted September 20, 2023 That is spot on. I still smile at the bartender springing out to be the sommelier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orik Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 I can't see Le B. and not think it's Ripert's 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backyardchef Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 17 minutes ago, Orik said: I can't see Le B. and not think it's Ripert's I was looking for news about Le Bernardin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted September 21, 2023 Author Share Posted September 21, 2023 Yep, it's a bad choice of name in that respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diancecht Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 we noticed this on one of our walks the restaurant is on the same street as gramercy tavern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relbbaddoof Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 Mari Vanna? I'm curious about the "Chef's Choice" that seems to offer a minimum order of two guests. Does the chef choose which two, or do you get a say in who will be slaughtered and how they will be served? Perhaps their motto ought to be "To serve guests". 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted September 22, 2023 Author Share Posted September 22, 2023 I can’t believe it’s still there. I went a few times when I lived in the neighborhood. Must be almost 20 years ago because I remember going on Halloween and my daughter was terrified by the servers’ monster costumes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diancecht Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 i was really sad when i saw the menu because (1) our restaurant dance card was full and (2) russian food is not something i have much experience with so it’s one of the cuisines i usually jump on the bandwagon for. this review at the infatuation sums things up perfectly: Imagine a grandmother’s house. Picture the floral prints, lace doilies, 1970s lampshades, and all the framed photographs of Uncle Joe and Cousin Rachel on the walls. Now imagine throwing a huge party in that house, like if American Pie took place in The Brothers Grimm story universe. But instead of breaking into nana’s cookie jar and sherry stash, you drink carafes of cucumber-dill-infused vodka, and eat borscht and pelmeni dumplings. This is what it’s like to have dinner at Mari Vanna in Flatiron, a party spot with Russian food that’s better than what you might expect from a restaurant with a swing attached to its ceiling. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backyardchef Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 Is anyone rushing out to check out Sailor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchW Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 14 hours ago, backyardchef said: Is anyone rushing out to check out Sailor? I'm interested in the upstairs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
small h Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Because I've been to the Brooklyn one, and Elmhurst is too far. https://www.thelodownny.com/leslog/2023/10/zaab-zaab-brings-isan-cuisine-to-the-essex-market.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted October 9, 2023 Author Share Posted October 9, 2023 Oh, intestine skewers. I think I last had them in a Turkish restaurant in London (I have had other intestine preparations more recently of course). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchW Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 On 10/9/2023 at 8:49 AM, small h said: Because I've been to the Brooklyn one, and Elmhurst is too far. https://www.thelodownny.com/leslog/2023/10/zaab-zaab-brings-isan-cuisine-to-the-essex-market.html Just a little interesting, but we went to the Ayada Thai in Chelsea Market last week (Elmhurst is too far (and we were already over at The Whitney)), and it waS surprisingly decent. For not being the mother ship, and for being in Chelsea Market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
small h Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 Noted! If I can ever tear myself away from the fish tacos and fresh noodles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethG Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 (edited) On 10/10/2023 at 10:29 AM, MitchW said: Just a little interesting, but we went to the Ayada Thai in Chelsea Market last week (Elmhurst is too far (and we were already over at The Whitney)), and it waS surprisingly decent. For not being the mother ship, and for being in Chelsea Market. Ayada at Chelsea is just as good as the Elmhurst location, based on the meals I’ve had. Though the prices are slightly higher - the rent ain’t cheap at Chelsea Market, I’m sure. That said it’s one of those weird situations where they’re one of our top choices for a nice lunch at CM but in Elmhurst they’re not even in the discussion anymore. Too much competition out there, I guess. Edited October 11, 2023 by SethG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relbbaddoof Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 @MitchW, @SethG, what have you eaten there that you particularly like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchW Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 12 hours ago, SethG said: That said it’s one of those weird situations where they’re one of our top choices for a nice lunch at CM but in Elmhurst they’re not even in the discussion anymore. Too much competition out there, I guess. This is good to know; we certainly don't get out to Elmhurst that often (one time was when I got my first Covid vax at Elmhurst General, and we brought home from Ayada), but I do remember enjoying Zaab Zaab. What else should be on our list. @SethG? I did try the new Zaab Zaab in Essex Market yesterday...they might need a little more time to get up to speed. And when something says "grilled," cooking it on the flat top is not exactly the same thing. 12 hours ago, relbbaddoof said: @MitchW, @SethG, what have you eaten there that you particularly like? We've been once - enjoyed the drunken noodles, pork larb, and sausage. The spring rolls were good too - nicely fried, not greasy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethG Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 20 hours ago, relbbaddoof said: @MitchW, @SethG, what have you eaten there that you particularly like? I like the weird “fluffy” fried catfish thing that isn’t at all what one would think of when they hear the phrase fried catfish. The raw shrimp and bitter melon salad I’m also very fond of but it’s admittedly not for everyone. The duck curry was solid, but honestly is hard to find a duck curry I don’t like so take that for whatever it’s worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backyardchef Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 I see Raising Caine's is opening up near the office. Hearing good things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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