The New French

REVIEW

March 2, 2010


CUISINE: American (New), Bistro, French
NEIGHBORHOOD: West Village

Jeff Gurwin for TONY

522 Hudson St at 10th St.

(p) 212-807-7357

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Don't be fooled by the name; the menu is more New American than it is French. Hanging out on Hudson Street in what used to be Le Gamin, the New French is small and poorly advertised, so don't miss it!  With plain wooden tables and a chalkboard menu the atmosphere is more laid back than the food, which is detailed, thoughtful, and damn good. From start to finish, the meal exceeded my expectations. If I lived in the neighborhood, The New French would easily become a go-to dinner spot. CONT'D

 


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Posted in FOOD on March 2, 2010 3:38pm by Jena Steinbach | 0 comments





Bill's Bar and Burger: Better than the Shack?

REVIEW

February 11, 2010


CUISINE: American (Traditional), Burgers
NEIGHBORHOOD: Chelsea, Meatpacking District, West Village

 

22 9th Ave. at 11th St.

(p) 212-414-3003

 

In a neighborhood filled with designer showrooms and fancy hotels, the popularity of Bill's Burger proves that everyone likes to dumb it down once in a while. The front room revolves around a generic bar; the back is filled with blue and white checkered-tablecloths and exposed brick. Heinz ketchup as well as both Gulden's and French's mustards adorn the tables. CONT'D

 


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Posted in FOOD on February 11, 2010 1:46pm by Jena Steinbach | 2 comments





The Spotted Pig

REVIEW

January 13, 2010


CUISINE: Bar Food, Burgers, English, Irish, Italian
NEIGHBORHOOD: West Village


Photo: Unbreaded.com

314 W. 11th St. at Greenwich St.

(p) 212-620-0393


While I like the atmosphere of The Spotted Pig, I don’t like the atmosphere. I like the dodgy, mis-matched, British-pub feel of the place, the obscure kitschy art, the dark woods, the beers on tap, the plants hanging in the window and the creaky staircase that leads to the second floor.  I like the idea that you could settle into a back booth on a rainy afternoon, nurse a drink, and not leave for hours.  I don’t, however, like the number of people that fill the place up, spill out the door and onto the sidewalk, sandwich themselves into windows, perch on miniature stools, wait in line for the bathroom. CONT'D

 


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Posted in FOOD on January 13, 2010 9:45am by Rachel Hochhauser | 0 comments





Joseph Leonard

REVIEW

January 4, 2010


CUISINE: American (New), French
NEIGHBORHOOD: Greenwich Village, West Village

Photo: NY MAG

170 Waverly Pl. at Grove St.

(p) 646-429-8383

 

Dining at Joseph Leonard is an exercise in patience. First, there's the inevitable wait —  usually between one and two hours — and then the space itself, which is unbearably small.  There are only seven tables, most of which fit two people plus the knees and elbows of waiting diners. It was so packed that I couldn't lift my arm without unintentionally poking the girl next to me. Run by Gabriel Stulman, JL bares a striking resemblance to Stulman's former haunt, The Little Owl, in that they are both nestled in teeny-tiny west village corners and are decorated in a rustic, low-key fashion. But unlike The Little Owl, Joseph Leonard does not take reservations, and the food isn't worth waiting for. CONT'D

 

 


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Posted in FOOD on January 4, 2010 5:43pm by Jena Steinbach | 1 comment





Corsino

REVIEW

December 4, 2009


CUISINE: Italian
NEIGHBORHOOD: West Village

Photo: Eater.com

637 Hudson at Horatiao St.

(p) 212-242-3039

 

Housed in the corner lot of what used to be Frederick's Downtown, Lupa and Inoteca partners put forth an affordably priced Italian spot serving simple food that is enjoyable, but not quite memorable. Outfitted with stainless steel seats, wood-slated walls, and a chic bar, Corsino is just as pretty as its West Village neighborhood. We snagged a spacious booth in the back, next to a sleek wooden wine cabinet. Things were looking up. CONT'D

 


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Posted in FOOD on December 4, 2009 9:35am by Jena Steinbach | 0 comments