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The cleanup efforts at the Cowgirl Sea-Horse have paid off, impressively. For now only the bar is open (and it’s cash only), but I have faith that the Cowgirl crew will get the kitchen running soon. I would not let the liquid menu deter you from a visit: the Cowgirl Sea-Horse is such a cozy bar, it almost doesn’t need to serve food. Besides, the bartenders were nice enough to supply the customers with peanuts, and with strong drinks and plenty of seating, everyone was having a good time.
Thistle & Clover is a Brooklyn girl’s dream store, and by that I mean it’s where to find your coffee-shop-going, laptop-toting outfit. The vibe is casual, everyday wear, yet it’s anything but commonplace with clothing, jewelry, and accessories from up-and-coming designers. Picture earth-tones and shirtdresses: comfortable, classic, and quality. The Amanda Uprichard Panama Tulip Skirt ($202.40, pictured) is the perfect example of that, with its flattering, draped silhouette and quiet pattern.
O.N.A. is one of those boutiques that I can’t help but go into every time I walk by. And not just to look—their affordable prices mean I have to practice extra self-control to stop myself from buying everything in sight. They have a great selection of Cheap Monday, Seychelles, and Baggu, as well as local designers like Nina Z.’s Swedish clogs. I could easily get my whole fall wardrobe here.
...but a chocolate mustache is always in style.
At Chocolate Bar in the West Village.
One of my favorite bookstores, the Powerhouse Arena, suffered extensive damages due to Sandy. Visit the store to get some of your Christmas presents early, and attend their Sandy Hates Books Fundraiser on Saturday, November 17th, from 12-8 p.m.
If you are in or near Park Slope or Soho, drop your donations for the Rockaways at either Bicycle Habitat location. Most needed:
Bicycle Habitat is at 244 Lafayette Street in Soho and 476 Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn.
Want: everything from the Regeneration collab with artist Dylan Egon. Need: this fabulous "Finis Temporis Trunk." The exhibition opens this Saturday, December 1st from 6-10 p.m. and includes this and many more equally stunning pieces.
Jeremy’s Ale House is another one of the lucky few that was only partially submerged. Jeremy's even managed to preserve its ceiling and walls, which are decorated with a) bras of all sizes and colors and b) assorted Sharpie graffiti.
I don't know about you, but I find the average 32-ounce beer goes down better with a selection from a full menu of greasy deep-fried seafood. More than a few of the after-work crowd agree with me: by early evening, Jeremy’s is a rowdy pub full of young professionals and old sea-faring (I like to imagine) men.
Be sure to look for my contribution to the legendary bra collection.
Made Fresh Daily was and still is a breath of fresh air in the South Street Seaport. Owner Jackie Goewey oversees a kitchen brimming with fresh and organic ingredients, and I never get tired of the menu, which riffs on staples like curried chicken, biscuits, and chili. And the sandwiches are outstanding. Try, for example, the BLT egg sandwich: farmhouse scrambled eggs, peppered bacon, roasted cherry tomatoes, and arugula mayo on a croissant ($8.50).
Despite thigh-high flood waters in their main seating area (which is raised and was less damaged than the restaurant's ground-level entrance), the bright café is still a laptop-toter’s refuge amid the struggling streets just outside. Trust me: hiding out here for a bit with a cup of coffee and a Balthazar croissant will revive anyone's optimism.
Killarney Rose can be your second home—it’s one of those Irish pubs where you go for the $4 pints all weekend and $6 half-yards of beer, and stay for the friendly neighborhood-bar vibe. The food is your standard, dependable bar food. Recommended are the dozen sliders ($14.95)—a great deal for a big group, or the Hot Wings with bleu cheese ($7.95) if you’re on your own. There’s no better place in lower Manhattan to be a regular.
I find myself in the unenviable position of shopping for with a tween daughter. Shopping requests are occurring more frequently, and the process increasingly involves heated use of brand names and more than a little negotiation.
I am dreading the onset of school dances and bar/bat mitzvahs--fancy dresses up the stakes (and the price tag). Daughter & I will be shopping at Berkley Girl, where we had a pleasant excursion this weekend. The store has a cheery but low-key vibe and a sensibly edited selection of party dresses. Fingers crossed...
What are they thinking? In Chelsea Market? Turns out the good folks at Chelsea Market Baskets had equal opportunity insult cards: the one pictured and "Republicans Have Bad Hair." And of course, givent the locale, the Republican cards sold out. These are the leftovers, and they are selling for $1 or for free with a purchase of Obama mints. Only in New York, kids....
Welcome back, West Village!
Eleventh Street Cafe, L'Amant, Le Du's Wines, Lori McLean's, Spasso, Teich.
Welcome back, Greenwich Village!
Broadway Panhandler, Murray's, Utility Canvas.
Welcome back, Union Square/Flatiron!
Alison Eighteen, Bottlerocket, Corkbuzz, Eataly, Paragon
Welcome back, East Village!
Anna, DQM, Edi & the Wolf, Pas de Deux, Patricia Field
Ellen’s Stardust Diner is a fifties-themed restaurant that serves up delicious diner food plus Broadway-status entertainment. Why would any self-respecting New Yorker find themselves in such a setting? The food, of course.
My picks:
1. Classic diner breakfast: the New Yorker omelet (with smoked salmon, onions, and tomatoes, $11.95)
2. Lunch or dinner: the Mighty Mo burger (two burger patties with lettuce, tomato, American cheese, and their special 1953 secret sauce, $18.95)
I manage to order without a trace of irony, so you can too.
Oh, yeah. Don't miss the top-notch milkshakes.
Meade's outdoor chalkboard announces the bar's high spirits with the message “Keepin’ the Dream Alive!” The vibe inside echoes this optimism, with the regulars glad to be drinking and the bartender glad to be working. Meade's is currently cash only due to the disappearance of the cash register, which the bartender—headlamp around her neck—speculates is floating in the ocean somewhere near Jamaica.
Poseidon Bakery is an authentic Greek bakery in Midtown West, and worth a visit. I recommend the baklava-alternative Kataif ($3.50) The finely chopped almond and walnut filling is wrapped in shredded, golden, homemade phyllo dough. Though the filling isn’t overly sweet, the whole thing is soaked in a sugary, sticky, honey-based syrup, making for a delicious (and thirst-inducing) treat.
Nook is a cozy little restaurant with red walls and the ultimate lunch special: a cup of soup and half sandwich with either rosemary fries or salad. For $8. I ordered the Coppa Sandwich with the salad (an ample pile of mixed greens tossed in vinaigrette). The sandwhich was delicious, but the soup—the soup. Tomato soup is not tomato soup is not tomato soup. This soup was creamy but not heavy, tomato-y but not too acidic, with handmade spaetzle-style pasta and diced carrots and celery. Heavenly.
Grits are often maligned for their blandness. It's a bit unfair--they are a nice blank canvas after all for all sorts of flavors.
Cue Daisy's Grits, a booth in the Bryant Park pop-up shops. Daisy's is awfully cute, but the menu is pretty sophisticated: lobster grits ($6.45 for a small), goat cheese grits ($4.95, small) and honey & butter grits ($4.45, small) make a tasty snack after a strenuous hour of ice skating at Bryant Park.
Design Devotees Listen Up! You probably don't know the beautifully crafted wares of this Viennese designer, but you should. Working in leather, brass and wood, Aubock puts familiar forms to new uses: candle holders look like horns; corkscrews that resemble hands and feet, the objects in the photo above? You'll have to go to the opening tonight, 7-9 PM, to find out.
