changeup Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 How did they get away with this name? I was really confused after checking opentable, where I found "Nomad" to be an EVil Mediterranean restaurant. The Humm place is listed as "The NoMad" vs. the existing "Nomad". Seems like something they couldn't get away with. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mitchells Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 The meal climaxed with a rack of lamb that, quite simply, was the best I've had in ages: excellent lamb, perfectly cooked. Â Â Getting ahead of yourself a bit?.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 How did they get away with this name? I was really confused after checking opentable, where I found "Nomad" to be an EVil Mediterranean restaurant. The Humm place is listed as "The NoMad" vs. the existing "Nomad". Seems like something they couldn't get away with. Â Nomads don't care about property rights. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Orik Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 How much is the reputation of Nomad worth? maybe they can win a weekend stay at the regal royal extra premier olde european style suites? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 How did they get away with this name? I was really confused after checking opentable, where I found "Nomad" to be an EVil Mediterranean restaurant. The Humm place is listed as "The NoMad" vs. the existing "Nomad". Seems like something they couldn't get away with. Â I raised that question on Eater, and got stupid replies. I agree. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 How much is the reputation of Nomad worth? Â As it's been around for quite a few years, you'd think the owner might value it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mitchells Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Maybe their strategy is to wait until THE Nomad builds up more a business before going after them for some $$$$$. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Yes, it would be a nice one to settle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
changeup Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Seems weird it's not a bigger deal. I suspect it's cause like me, no one has gone to open table yet to try and book it. Nomad much get a shedload of incorrect reservations, the only hint you get during the process is an "East Village" location when choosing times. Some fraction of people must not notice that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I booked AOC Bedford once when I meant to book AOC. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 When I ate at the NoMad, there were certainly legions of people confused about the ornate dining room when they thought they had booked a cheap Algerian dinner. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 The meal climaxed with a rack of lamb that, quite simply, was the best I've had in ages: excellent lamb, perfectly cooked. Â Â Getting ahead of yourself a bit?.... Â "Don't be ashamed. It happens to everybody." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Orik Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 How much is the reputation of Nomad worth? Â As it's been around for quite a few years, you'd think the owner might value it. Â I think he'll make more off confused tourists. Of course the NoMad can always change its name to The Imperial Dining Hall and Library at The Most Excellent NoMad Hotel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I am thoroughly cowed after being told on Eater that, duh, there was a capital "M" in NoMad. Â I suggested my interlocutor try opening a restaurant called La Cirque. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aek Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 No idea what the law is like for these restaurant name suits, but there's a link on Eater about Boulud suing someone for trademark infringement of DBGB. If Nomad East Village didn't trademark their name (seems highly likely), then can they actually do anything to stop The NoMad? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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