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Why Our Pants Are Unbuttoned
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3 buttons bursting open
The highest Pants praise: The food is so good that you will want to eat everything and stuff yourself to the point that the buttons on your pants are begging to be undone. You will be full and happy after this meal, heading home to stretchy- pantsed bliss.
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2 buttons open
A solid place that you will enjoy enough to eat more than one is able to and still be comfortable in skinny jeans
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The food is good enough, but you will be able to go dancing after and won’t be tempted to over-indulge on an aggressive level
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keep em zipped!
Nothing good enough to tantalize the taste buds or tempt your tummy; not worth busting any buttons for this food
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March 2013
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March 22, 2013
The Marrow- A Few Bones to Pick
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99 Bank Street
212-428-6000
themarrownyc.com
pants at a glance
- scene: Sort of typical West Village digs that are a little dark
- sip: German, Italian wines; specialty cocktails
- savor: Take your shot and try anything
- sit: With a foodie friend
- stilettos: If it is a special occasion feel free to break out the 4 inchers; if not, cute flats are fine
- spend: $$
pants picks
Hyped Chef, MEATing Place
Disclaimer: I have struggled to make this review more entertaining, but I just couldn’t. My dining companion assured me that it is because there is really nothing so outstanding or entertaining about The Marrow, so I am going to go with that, not creative troubles. She also said to mention that our waiter had a [...]
pants at a glance
- scene: Busy and buzzy - put your name down and people watch at the bar while you wait
- sip: Inspired cocktails, Soju, and Sake - Oh my!
- savor: Wild Salmon Sashimi Salad, Pork Fat ‘Ddukbokki," Gwangju Market Fried Chicken, 12-HOUR SPICY RAMYUN
- sit: It's a small dining room, but ideally you'll nab a table along the wall or a cozy two-top
- stilettos: It's more casual-cool, so break out the kitten heels or stay comfy in cute flats
- spend: $$
pants picks
good in the hood, Hyped Chef, sexy sexy, Some like it Hot
Despite an affinity for all things Asian and an office near Koreatown for 5 years, the Pants rarely made it into a proper Korean restaurant, which after dinner at Hanjan, is really a tragedy. Hanjan is a new, tapas style Korean restaurant from the chef of ultra-successful and Michelin starred Danji in Hells Kitchen. Hate to [...]
January 23, 2013
buttons open
57 East 54th Street (between Mad and Park)
(212( 518-2727
www.bills54.com
pants at a glance
- scene: Dressed up ski-house chic in midtown; speakeasy and speak lowly
- sip: Something adult; wine
- savor: Meat of any kind; raw bar, pasta...
- sit: Cute place for date night and you can always keep the buzz going downstairs; with parents or people staying in midtown
- stilettos: This place is on many levels so make sure you can strut in your shoes; Restrained dressiness
- spend: $$$
pants picks
cozy, Hyped Chef, MEATing Place, Midtown
Friday night in midtown, woo woo! Imagine my surprise when I decided to go to the hot new DeLucie place on a Friday night, and- wait for it- I was able to get a reservation! At a prime time! Take that, the Lion! I read about Bill’s on Eater, etc, but a lot of my [...]
pants at a glance
- scene: Chic and lucky locals dining for a special occasion or business dinner
- sip: Wine and Sake list, along with a full bar and some inspired cocktails
- savor: You cannot go here without getting the Miso Marinated Sable or the Foie Gras Soup Dumplings, but everything on the menu is pretty fab
- sit: It's a teeny tiny dining room, so you can't really go wrong!
- stilettos: You'll want to flash some toe cleavage after you take your first bite to show you are thankful to be here, but tights and Spanx aren't necessary...
- spend: $$$$
pants picks
cozy, fave, Hyped Chef, romantical, special occassion
When you talk about the best restaurants in Manhattan, it’s rare to find someone who would say Annisa right off the bat. I would say that this is unfortunate, but at the same time, if someone did mention it, it would thoroughly impress me – which doesn’t happen too often! Hiding in a small space [...]
October 17, 2012
Acme- More Than Meets the Sign
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9 Great Jones Street (between Broadway and Bowery)
(201) 213-2121
www.acmenyc.com
pants at a glance
- scene: Sexiness and hipness pervade the atmosphere; IT spot that is aiming to make it for the long haul
- sip: Specialty cocktails and lots of vino
- savor: Chicken and Eggs; fries; sweet corn dessert
- sit: With attractive friends before heading out for the night; with people who aren't afraid to step out of their comfort zone as far as food
- stilettos: Yes- even though (new) Acme is almost a year old, it is still a fashion crowd favorite, and you might as well bring it
- spend: $$$
pants picks
Chews before you booze, Hyped Chef, sexy sexy, Skandanavian
Acme, like the neighbohood in which it hangs its storied sign, has undergone a major makeover. The outside remains virtually unchanged, giving no indication that this restaurant entered the cocoon as a divey cajun joint and emerged a sexy slick Skandinavian spot. The cover is blown upon entering, however, where a suited, ear-pieced bouncers stops [...]
September 18, 2012
FishTag- Ambitious and Delicious Fishes
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222 West 79th (between Amsterdam and B'way)
(212) 362-7470
www.fishtagrestaurant.com
pants at a glance
- scene: Simple and clean on the UWS; in the know locals and date nighters
- sip: Wines in any size you would want (don't tell Bloomberg)
- savor: Prawn bruschetta; octopus; salmon
- sit: This is a good place to take your parents; friends on the UWS; People who like to share food
- stilettos: Um...UWS...you need to look neat- more Equipment shirt than concert t-shirt
- spend: $$
pants picks
Fish Face, good in the hood, Hyped Chef, Well Fed Med
Don’t get your khakis in a bunch, but the UWs side is pretty much the ‘burbs to us- residential, pretty, and slightly slower than the frenetic pace of the Big City. Restaurants on the UWS seem to serve a purpose- to feed people- rather than excite and inspire them; a night out is built around [...]
July 16, 2012
The NoMad- Happy to be in NoMad’s land
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1170 Broadway (at 28th Street)
(212) 796-1500
www.thenomadhotel.com
pants at a glance
- scene: Slightly funky old/new vibe; skylight keeps the dining room light, and the big dark wood bar in the bar is impressive; the library will be cozy in the winter but is a little dark now
- sip: A list of 30 custom cocktails is offered; when we asked for some guidance we were met with slight attitude, but the bartender eventually came around; well-rounded wine list full of surprises
- savor: Trout; Snap pea salad; Winner Winner Chicken Dinner
- sit: With at least one other person to share the chicken; with your parents, foodie friends from out of town, friends who live in the neighborhood
- stilettos: Since it is in a hotel, there is a little bit of everything but food like this deserves respect; Don't wear your 7 inchers though, the bathroom is a trek down some stairs
- spend: $$$
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 [...]
May 31, 2012
Red Rooster- See what all the noise is about
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310 Lenox Avenue (between 125th and 126th Street)
(212) 792-9001
www.redroosterharlem.com
pants at a glance
- scene: Bustling and cool; light and air with a lot of energy and swagger
- sip: Custom cocktails; tons of beers on tap and reasonably priced wine
- savor: Jerk Bacon and Egg; Mac and cheese
- sit: With anyone fun; curious foodie types; great for a date if your date is up for anything and you want to try something new and far
- stilettos: This is a stylish place, so feel free to express yourself; You are far enough away to pretend you are on vacation, but look good
- spend: $$
pants picks
Great Date, Hyped Chef, sexy sexy, Southern
You would have to be living under a rock or in a world devoid of foodie and pop culture news (ahh, in a Kardashian-less bliss I imagine) to not have heard about Red Rooster Harlem. In case you didn’t know: Celebrity Chef Marcus Samuelsson opened Red Rooster, his hot spot du jour, on Lenox Avenue [...]
April 10, 2012
The John Dory Oyster Bar- Ace Spot
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1196 Broadway (at 29th Street)
(212) 792-9000
www.thejohndory.com
pants at a glance
- scene: Fishing in the flatiron; funky and light
- sip: Lado Este; Sasha Petraske designed cocktails are available as well the usual boozy suspects
- savor: Raw bar; crudo
- sit: With friends for light bites; with a first date if you just want to pick at some dishes and not feel too heavy
- stilettos: Feel free to let your freak flag fly, this place has an off-beat vibe; you can go high or low fashion, as long as you own it
- spend: $$$
pants picks
casual, Fish Face, Hyped Chef, no reservations
The John Dory Oyster bar represents a decidely downtown sort of dining experience, in a decidely awkward part of town. When the Ace Hotel opened on Broadway and 29th street a few years ago, it brought a one-stop shop for a night out for high-rise dwelling Chelseans, and of course the guests of the hotel, [...]
January 25, 2012
La Promenade des Anglais-Pants in France
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461 West 23rd Street
(212) 255-7400
www.lapromenadenyc.com
pants at a glance
- scene: Aims to be like a spot on the Rivieria, but the references are more literal than they should be; large open room with a small bar
- sip: Rose by the quartino
- savor: Soup de poisson; trofie with tuna; croque monsieur
- sit: With anyone really- a large group of ladies for lunch; on a double date; with parents
- stilettos: Louboutin, YSL, Lanvin are all French...just saying...
- spend: $$$
pants picks
French, Hyped Chef, Soup de Poisson
The Pants took a Sistermoon to the South of France last summer, and while our days were filled with sun, spf, and sips of rose, we also had a bigger goal on our mind: Soup de poisson. The traditional provencal fish soup is a favorite of Sister’s, and although we were able to snag amazing [...]