Sneakeater Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Resources? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neocon maudit Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 If by 'USC' Wilf meant Union Sq Cafe, indeed, not everyone has Danny Meyer's resources or pull [I will note here that I keep checking, but Maialino remains closed, so Meyer may be able to concentrate his current assets]. And Le Crocodile is in a posh [for Billyburg] hotel and used to offer even more dishes before the pandemic [twelve desserts!]. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 I do have the impression that Le C has a captive audience of hotel guests. I was surprised to see Si Chiamo open while Mailalino remains closed. I wonder if there's some problem with Maialino, because I think he opened everywhere else up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Hey if that’s what makes Le C open on Mondays (a HUGE gap in NYC dining right now) then let's be thankful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Orik Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Well the hotel kept Le C going even when there were no guests (and spent heavily on outdoors seating, although exactly a year ago it was still freezing cold) and their menu is shorter than before although still very long. I think everyone from Maialino found a job elsewhere so I'm not sure when and if it's going to reopen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rozrapp Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Wilfrid said: I was surprised to see Si Chiamo open… Just to note that the correct name is Ci Siamo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GerryOlds Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 The Musket Room has been run by ex-Annisa chef Mary Attea since this past January. Also, I'll follow Diego Moya (ex-Racines) anywhere. He's seemingly now cooking at June wine bar in Brooklyn (and apparently working with the restaurant group that owns June, Rucola, and other venues, as culinary director). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 I got excited about the Musket Room under Chef Attea until I looked at the menu. VERY limited. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 2 hours ago, rozrapp said: Just to note that the correct name is Ci Siamo. Oopsie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 45 minutes ago, Sneakeater said: I got excited about the Musket Room under Chef Attea until I looked at the menu. VERY limited. I can go once and eat the duck with turnips. But then I’d need a reason to go again. Le C’s menu I agree is shorter than it once was, but it does change. I am trying not to just go to Le C every week, but it would be easy. I haven’t had the duck with sunchoke and chanterelles yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
small h Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 23 hours ago, Sneakeater said: I think you owe it to yourself to try it. ANYTHING is better deep-fried. Is there anything I should also get? (You know what I eat.) Like, is the soondubu better than BCD? Thinking of going this coming Thursday. I'll probably be solo, unless I can get my friends who live down the street to come, but she's a kosher-esque rabbi and other she's a vegan, so probably not. ETA: Hold the phone. The rabbi is in. I will report back! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 This is a Real Restaurant with a Real Chef (shit, they run Gage & Fucking Tollner). So I wouldn't worry too much about what might be good or bad and just order what appeals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AaronS Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 that’s not my experience of that place pre-pandemic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Oh really? That's interesting. What didn't you like? The only thing I ever had there that I thought wasn't very good-to-excellent was barbecued mushrooms (the one time I ate in the dining room instead of the bar). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 WAIT! FLASH! IMPORTANT ADVICE FOR SMALL H! Do NOT eat in the actively unpleasant dining room. Eat in the quite pleasant bar/lounge. Sure, you give up the barbecue that way -- but (a) that appears not to be their strong suit and (b) that shouldn't matter to you and the vegan Rabbi in any event. The bar/lounge is MUCH MUCH nicer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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