Recette

My So-Called Birthday

Per the Post, Claire Danes was unfortunately seen heading into Recette carrying her own presents to her own 32nd birthday party. I’m not exactly sure why she’d schlep presents in there for fun, but she was definitely in store for a great meal. Recette is such a cute, warm place to celebrate with friends, and ideally the people passing by...
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Recette – “Recipe” for a Cozy Dinner

Pants at a Glance
  • scene: West Village represent! Unpretentious mix of downtown dining ladies, casually dressed young couples, and business men with loosened ties.
  • sip: A small, fairly creative cocktail list and reasonably priced wines.
  • savor: Cod fritters, heirloom tomato salad w/ mozzarella and crab, halibut, sweetbreads.
  • sit: Great spot for a date or to catch up with someone you haven’t seen in a while. Try for a table by the windows so you can watch the West Villagers go by.
  • spend: $$$
  • address: 328 West 12th Street (@ Greenwich St.)
  • phone number: (212) 414-3000
  • website: recettenyc.com‎