422459 Wed Jul 18 14:38:28 -0700 2007 6 18 Manhattan 0 2762186 What are thoughts on Aspen? My group of friends has celebrated too many birthdays at The Stanton Social and Aspen's online menu seemed to be the same style...sliders, chicken lollipops, etc. How's the food? How's the atmosphere? Would you suggest Aspen for a birthday dinner? Thanks! Wed Jul 18 14:38:28 -0700 2007 64720 jrazzle 1 2762645 I haven't heard much about Aspen (other than a Nicole Richie sighting there in US Weekly). Are you looking to keep the small plates theme? Wed Jul 18 16:56:29 -0700 2007 2762186 110996 LeahBaila 2 2762759 Yeah, was trying to.... we've been to Alta and Sala 19 for tapas for other group dinners. Do you have other suggestions? Thanks! Wed Jul 18 17:31:20 -0700 2007 2762645 64720 jrazzle 3 2762803 Hmmm...how about: Boucarou Lounge, Leela Lounge, Earth NYC, Socialista (brand new). Good luck! :) Wed Jul 18 17:50:21 -0700 2007 2762759 110996 LeahBaila 4 2766656 Thanks Leah! Boucarou Lounge sounds great! I am hesitant about Socialista cause it's new, but I would be curious to know if anyone has been there and what the impressions are. I looked at the menus for Leela Lounge and Earth and they are totally up my alley, but some of my friends are picky eaters...but I plan to try those, too. Thu Jul 19 20:26:54 -0700 2007 2762803 64720 jrazzle 5 2767133 Glad to hear! And by the way, I LOVE your blog. Boucarou Lounge is right near my boyfriend's apartment, and it's such a beautiful place. I hope you enjoy and report back! :) Fri Jul 20 05:39:23 -0700 2007 2766656 110996 LeahBaila 1 2762747 I've been to both. The food at Stanton Social is much better. But Aspen is more of a scene (imagine someone spilling a can of white paint at Butter) Aspen had clubbier music than SS. Also I remember the bill at Aspen being outrageously expensive and we were only a group of four girls. But it fits the bill for a bday. Wed Jul 18 17:28:40 -0700 2007 2762186 72614 adido