May, 2016

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Buttons Undone

Impero Caffè- Great Scott

Pants at a Glance
  • scene: Grey and white subterranean space
  • sip: Anything you want; the sommelier is very helpful and friendly
  • savor: stromboli; burrata; spaghetti pomodoro; cavatelli with duck
  • sit: with co-workers ; with the parents/in-laws; date night
  • spend: $$$
  • address: 132 West 27th Street (inside the Melia hotel)
  • phone number: 917-409-5171
  • website: www.imperorestaurants.com

Babbo-The End of A tortured Love Affair

Dear Babbo, This is not easy for me to say, as it has taken me a long time to reconcile your actions with your empty words and promises.  I have been running on the memory of how things used to be, of how you initially won me over and made me smile, but your recent disappointments have almost become too much to bear....
3

Buttons Bursting

Momosan Ramen and Sake Bar- Iron Chef makes ramen gold…

Pants at a Glance
  • scene: White and bright, they make the most of the space available
  • sip: Wine, beer, extensive sake list
  • savor: zuke don; gyoza; tonkotsu ramen; tan tan ramen
  • sit: By yourself at the bar or a counter seat ( still must see hostess) or with someone you feel comfortable slurping with. More people means more extras to share...
  • spend: $$
  • address: 342 Lexington Avenue (between 39th and 40th)
  • phone number: (646) 201-5529
  • website: www.momosanramen.com