188401 Tue Sep 08 11:24:58 -0700 1998 3 18 Manhattan 0 1005980 I checked out the new minimalist-chic Indian-French fusion place, Surya, in the West Village (If you've lived in the Village for awhile, you'll recall that this used to be the home of the Manhattan Chili Company). Anyway, the food was wonderful, presentation was all the way French and you could make a meal of all of the wonderful appetizers. The food is very spicy and Indian beers compliment it well but I tried their house special, the "Tajmopolitan" -- everything's a haze after that! You definitely need reservations here -- ask for manager Shayenne. Also, forgive me for allowing the ghost of Lisa Antinore (hi Lisa) to enter my body but...I must tell you more! After checking out super-chic Lot 61, I discovered a funky biker bar nearby called Red Rock West (457 W.17th) -- what a hoot, a real only-in-NY experience, GO! Tue Sep 08 11:24:58 -0700 1998 0 amy tarshis 1 1005983 But too damn expensive! And their masala dosai sucked! Fri Sep 11 09:36:55 -0700 1998 1005980 0 robert sietsema 2 1005989 And the paratha wasn't good, either. And when we went, it was the only kind of bread they offered. DF Sat Sep 12 01:33:44 -0700 1998 1005983 0 Dave Feldman 3 1005994 Okay so it's the "White Man's version" of Indian. As far as price, I wasn't looking, someone else paid. Cheap it ain't, chic it is! Wed Sep 16 14:57:34 -0700 1998 1005989 0 amy tarshis