For All-American Fun
At Bar Americain, star chef Bobby Flay feeds American regional fare to a suit-clad audience in this towering setting designed by David Rockwell. The dramatic, warm-hued space has large, striking drumlike chandeliers. Chat over a bowl of delicious onion soup (topped with crusty cheddar) at the bar, or take a meeting in the private dining room, which holds 40.For the Cultivated Palate
Whether heading to a Broadway show or a performance at the adjacent New York City Center, sup with guests on polished Italian cooking at the 75-seat Abboccato in the Blakely Hotel. The dining room has low ceilings, cream-colored leather seats, and banquettes offset by pale exposed brick walls. On the menu is fare from chef Jim Botsacos and chef de cuisine Jake Addeo.
For a Traditional Meeting
The fourth location of Bobby Van’s has opened up, and while it’s another masculine-looking den dedicated to steak, this one has a twist—Bobby Van’s Grill has steak house classics, with beef, pork, and veal on the menu, along with lighter fare, like a selection of pasta and fish. Deal makers can head to the 70-foot marble-top bar for a drink (together with an adjacent section of hightop tables, the bar area has room for 150), or for privacy there’s a dining space that can be closed off from the main room with retractable oak and beveled-glass doors; the flexible space can be closed for small groups of 10 or for larger groups up to 100.
At Tapas Time
Being close to Times Square can still be calm, as is evident at Tintol, the tapas restaurant from one of Les Halles’ founders, Jose de Meirelles. It’s a simple, unfussy space with concrete floors, exposed brick, and tin ceilings. There’s a long list of Spanish and Portuguese wines by the glass, so you can chat at the bar, or take a table and dine on grilled octopus or piquillo peppers stuffed with brandade of cod. The space holds 80 for private events.
For Greek Grub
Before taking clients to a show, check out the contemporary Greek dishes at Kellari Taverna. The big space is bathed in warm light and has rustic touches such as decorative ceiling beams and wooden wine barrels. A private room with audiovisual capabilities seats 50. The menu is overseen by Costas Tsingas, the executive chef for the 2004 Olympics in Athens.
—Mark Mavrigian
Photos: Eric Laignel (Bar Americain), Paul Johnson Photography (Abboccato)
Posted 10.03.06
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At Bar Americain, star chef Bobby Flay feeds American regional fare to a suit-clad audience in this towering setting designed by David Rockwell. The dramatic, warm-hued space has large, striking drumlike chandeliers. Chat over a bowl of delicious onion soup (topped with crusty cheddar) at the bar, or take a meeting in the private dining room, which holds 40.For the Cultivated Palate
Whether heading to a Broadway show or a performance at the adjacent New York City Center, sup with guests on polished Italian cooking at the 75-seat Abboccato in the Blakely Hotel. The dining room has low ceilings, cream-colored leather seats, and banquettes offset by pale exposed brick walls. On the menu is fare from chef Jim Botsacos and chef de cuisine Jake Addeo.
For a Traditional Meeting
The fourth location of Bobby Van’s has opened up, and while it’s another masculine-looking den dedicated to steak, this one has a twist—Bobby Van’s Grill has steak house classics, with beef, pork, and veal on the menu, along with lighter fare, like a selection of pasta and fish. Deal makers can head to the 70-foot marble-top bar for a drink (together with an adjacent section of hightop tables, the bar area has room for 150), or for privacy there’s a dining space that can be closed off from the main room with retractable oak and beveled-glass doors; the flexible space can be closed for small groups of 10 or for larger groups up to 100.
At Tapas Time
Being close to Times Square can still be calm, as is evident at Tintol, the tapas restaurant from one of Les Halles’ founders, Jose de Meirelles. It’s a simple, unfussy space with concrete floors, exposed brick, and tin ceilings. There’s a long list of Spanish and Portuguese wines by the glass, so you can chat at the bar, or take a table and dine on grilled octopus or piquillo peppers stuffed with brandade of cod. The space holds 80 for private events.
For Greek Grub
Before taking clients to a show, check out the contemporary Greek dishes at Kellari Taverna. The big space is bathed in warm light and has rustic touches such as decorative ceiling beams and wooden wine barrels. A private room with audiovisual capabilities seats 50. The menu is overseen by Costas Tsingas, the executive chef for the 2004 Olympics in Athens.
—Mark Mavrigian
Photos: Eric Laignel (Bar Americain), Paul Johnson Photography (Abboccato)
Posted 10.03.06
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Venue Report: Where to Go in the Financial District
Venue Report: Where to Go in the Flatiron District
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Venue Report: You Asked, We Found
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Bar Americain
Abboccato
Tintol
