November, 2014

Grand Central Oyster Bar
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Grand Central Oyster Bar- A Worthy Classic

Pants at a Glance
  • scene: Under the sea, under Grand Central; Quintessential old New York
  • sip: There are some wild martinis available, as well more classic options like wine and beer
  • savor: Oysters (duh); Fried clams; Oyster Pan Roast, everything!
  • sit: By yourself; with your parents, from out of town or in town;
  • spend: $$
  • address: Lower Level, Grand Central Terminal, 89 East 42nd Street
  • phone number: (212) 490-6650
  • website: www.oysterbarny.com
Alder NYC
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Alder- Alder- CaDaBra!

Pants at a Glance
  • scene: Minimal and downtown, Alder is intrinsically cool without any special effort
  • sip: Fancy cocktails, some of which have umbrellas; wine, beer, etc
  • savor: Pigs in a blanket; shrimps on shrimp; I imagine the rye pasta with pastrami
  • sit: Definitely a place to chat with a friend and casually nibble and discuss how good the food is in between catching up
  • spend: $$
  • address: 157 Second Avenue
  • phone number: (212) 539-1900
  • website: www.aldernyc.com
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Aldo Sohm Wine Bar- The Bar is Raised

Pants at a Glance
  • scene: Neutral palate off set by bright pops of art and pieces of wimpy; bright, not a dark drinking den
  • sip: WINE
  • savor: Meats, cheeses, in various combinations; boudin blanc
  • sit: With your honey for drinks/bites after work; with a friend/colleague to unwind after a stuffier event; with your sister, who loves wine also
  • spend: $$$
  • address: 151 West 51st Street (across the galleria from Le Bernadin)
  • phone number: (212) 554-1143
  • website: www.aldosohmwinebar.com