January 2013

Last seasons pants

January 28, 2013

La Mangeoire- J’Adore

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1008 Second Avenue (between 53rd and 54th)
212-759-7086
www.lamangeore.com

The highest Pants praise! You'll head home to stretchy-pants bliss.

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pants at a glance

  • scene: Rustic French country charm- lots of couples, warm candlelight
  • sip: Vin
  • savor: Chicken Chicken Chicken
  • sit: With your lovah; with another couple, with a friend from out of town staying in midtown
  • stilettos: St Laurent, Lanvin...not necessary, but French chic is the right call
  • spend: $$

pants picks

chicken for two, cozy, French, good in the hood, romantical

Bonsoir! There is a little piece of Provence on Second Avenue- all the charm, culinary skills and attention to detail that you can expect from the French without the passport, jet-lag or superior attitude. La Mangeoire is charming, cozy and according to an actual French person seated next to me serves “real food from the [...]

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July 16, 2012

The NoMad- Happy to be in NoMad’s land

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1170 Broadway (at 28th Street)
(212) 796-1500
www.thenomadhotel.com

The highest Pants praise! You'll head home to stretchy-pants bliss.

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pants at a glance

  • scene: Slightly funky old/new vibe; skylight keeps the dining room light, and the big dark wood bar in the bar is impressive; the library will be cozy in the winter but is a little dark now
  • sip: A list of 30 custom cocktails is offered; when we asked for some guidance we were met with slight attitude, but the bartender eventually came around; well-rounded wine list full of surprises
  • savor: Trout; Snap pea salad; Winner Winner Chicken Dinner
  • sit: With at least one other person to share the chicken; with your parents, foodie friends from out of town, friends who live in the neighborhood
  • stilettos: Since it is in a hotel, there is a little bit of everything but food like this deserves respect; Don't wear your 7 inchers though, the bathroom is a trek down some stairs
  • spend: $$$

pants picks

chicken for two, cozy, Hyped Chef, special occassion

Ladies and gentlemen, there is a new chicken king in town, and he is rich, tasty, and full of suprises.  Forget everything you know about chicken, because next to the chicken for two at The NoMad, every other fowl just looks foul. I love fanciness.  Slide me into some serious threadcount sheets at a five [...]

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May 2, 2012

Marc Forgione-Forging Ahead

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134 Reade Street (between Hudson and Greenwich)
(212) 941-9401
www.marcforgione.com

The highest Pants praise! You'll head home to stretchy-pants bliss.

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pants at a glance

  • scene: Farmhouse chic in Tribeca; warm candlelight room with country touches
  • sip: Wine list is a little pricey, but there are good values to be had
  • savor: Chicken Chicken Chicken
  • sit: With a date; with your parents and your boyfriend; with your friends that live around the corner and only have the nanny for a few hours
  • stilettos: This is isn't downtown dressing, its Tribeca, a whole different animal-feel free to look polished and nice, don't have to worry about being hip; during the week you can definitely wear flats
  • spend: $$

pants picks

chicken for two, cozy, good in the hood, romantical

If  Restaurant Marc Forgione were a movie, it would be a romantic comedy, but a really clever one,  by Woody Allen or John Hughes.  On the surface, you could think- oh, I have seen this before, I know how this will end.  There is a big star involved, thanks to chef Marc Forgione’s win on [...]

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August 24, 2011

Locanda Verde- Driving me LOCA

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Greenwich Hotel, 377 Greenwich Street (at North Moore)
212-925-3797
www.locandaverdenyc.com

The highest Pants praise! You'll head home to stretchy-pants bliss.

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pants at a glance

  • scene: bustling; nicely lit and exposed brick space with big windows onto Tribeca; hidden outside courtyard area in the summer; walk-in friendly, which is convenient because getting a reservation here is as easy as getting an English speaking cabby...
  • sip: The Italian wine list has some nice affordable gems, such as the $60 Barbera d'Alba that I had
  • savor: meatball sliders; trofie with pesto; market bean salad with tuna dressing; chicken for two; branzino; cheese plate
  • sit: good for a catch up with some friends and a bottle of wine; nice date place, can head to Brandy Libray after for a cozy evening; also a good place to impress, because I am totally in awe when someone gets a reservation
  • stilettos: there are really two ways to go here: The "oh, yeah, I live around the corner in a loft with 4 nannies and don't dress up to roll in for a reservation at my local spot", or "this is a totally delicious and still buzzing joint that is worthy of me putting in a little effort." No Soulcycle shirts, Tribecos....
  • spend: $$

pants picks

chicken for two, good in the hood, Hyped Chef, Ital, Tribeca

Funny story: I revisted this review after another delicious meal at Locanda Verde, and I was shocked to see that I originally was not blown away by this place.  I then pondered the whole idea (not getting existential, just bear with me) of how things are more desirable when they are unattainable.  I wondered if [...]

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