September, 2013

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ZZ’s Clam Bar-Greetings from Outer Space

Pants at a Glance
  • scene: Tiny tiny tiny tiny space from space
  • sip: Specialty cocktails and glasses of white wine only
  • savor: Defintely order all of the toasts; they are the yummiest items and not a million dollars
  • sit: Anyone who doesn't mind very expensive meals and has an appreciation for the absurd; small groups are best for the small space
  • spend: $$$$
  • address: 169 Thompson Street
  • phone number: (212) 254-3000
  • website: www.zzsclambar.com

Pants Rant: The Wicked Witch of Westville

GRRRR!! School may be back in session, but that does not mean that I need an education on how things taste from an aggressive restaurant owner. I am very hesitant to send ANYTHING back, and very rarely complain about a dish, but sometimes, when asked, I will give my honest feedback if I didn’t like something. To be fair, I...
Rubirosa nyc
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Ruburisoa- Neither Rain, Nor Sleet, Nor…

Pants at a Glance
  • scene: Casual, candle lit and cute
  • sip: Nice cold beer from a tap or bottle; full bar and reasonably priced wines by the glass
  • savor: Rice balls, baked clams, pizza, spaghetti alls chitarra
  • sit: On a date or with a girlfriend to catch up; with a large group
  • spend: $$
  • address: 235 Mulberry Street (between Prince and Spring)
  • phone number: (212)965-0500
  • website: www.rubirosanyc.com
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Quality Italian- Parm to Table Cuisine

Pants at a Glance
  • scene: Kind of rustic/big box space
  • sip: Bellinis on tap; wine, limonciello
  • savor: Ricotta; chicken parm pizza; branzino
  • sit: With a group that likes to share; business associates; people staying in midtown
  • spend: $$$
  • address: 57 West 57th Street
  • phone number: (212) 390-1111
  • website: www.qualityitalian.com