March, 2012

Pants Plans: Girls Gone Wild

Have you ever been at a bachelorette party and wished that the stripper did in fact bring a pizza with “extra meat” before he ripped his clothes off? The Pants recently received a 911 emergency request to save a bachelorette party that was spiraling dangerously close to snoozeville.   Pole dancing and Porn stars are well within our wheelhouse ,but...
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Posto- Because Thin is Always In

Pants at a Glance
  • scene: Dark wood pizza clubhouse; some outside seating
  • sip: Yummy wines available in by the glass in water glasses
  • savor: Pizza pizza pizza; bread pudding
  • sit: With anyone, you should not be friends with people who can not enjoy a quiet night of pizza and booze
  • spend: $
  • address: 310 Second Avenue (at 18th Street)
  • phone number: 212-716-1200
  • website: www.postothincrust.com
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Burger and Barrel- Mystery on Houston

Pants at a Glance
  • scene: Man-caveish and warmly lit; lots of wood and casual/cool touches- not kitschy but not completely organic
  • sip: Beer; wine; cocktail list left a little to be desired
  • savor: Classic Burger; Fries
  • sit: With patient people; small groups of people that like to share and try things; vegetarians are welcome, the veggie burger seems to be a hit
  • spend: $$
  • address: 25 West Houston (between Greene and Mercer)
  • phone number: (212)334-7320
  • website: www.burgerandbarrel.com
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La Grenouille- Food Amongst the Flowers

Pants at a Glance
  • scene: Beautifully lit, and full of the most gorgeous floral arrangements, the place oozes "special occasion", but nicely lacks any extreme stuffiness or opulence
  • sip: Champers, wine
  • savor: cheese puffs; endive salad; lobster ravioli; dover sole; souffle
  • sit: With anyone you know over the age of 70; with a date; with your family and your boyfriend's family
  • spend: $$$$
  • address: 3 East 52nd Street (off 5th Ave)
  • phone number: 212-752-1495
  • website: www.la-grenouille.com