A Californian Afternoon Right Here in Manhattan
Friday, September 16, 2005
"Minimal in style, complex in taste" says it well. Genuine quality threads through everything from the service to the ingredients to the wares. (Example A: The hostess really seems authentically friendly. Example B: The water glasses are Riedel.) The view of the West End over the Hudson and the minimalist decor really allow the most simple pleasures to burst through. For a leisurely 3 hour lunch, I am unsure how to describe the loveliness of... bread... salt... tomatoes... mozzarella... chamomile citron tea... and a nibble of a good girlfriend's candied violets on the dessert. Sometimes less really is more.
Pros: Atmosphere & Decor, Genuine Quality, Ingredients
Cons: a bit out of the way, which is a pro!