487704 Fri Feb 08 13:26:28 -0800 2008 7 18 Manhattan 0 3378286 Going there tomorrow night-I don't know much about the restaurant. Any thoughts and suggestions? Fri Feb 08 13:26:28 -0800 2008 106749 samiam123 1 3378307 Was there last night...we mostly drank but I did like both the Charcuterie and Cheese plates...the only main course we tried was the rib-eye which was good. Not great, but good (although at that point we had been drinking for a while). I really liked the Pimms Cup and Mai Tai -- both drinks that I wouldn't typically order unless the people behind the bar know what they are doing. Fri Feb 08 13:31:44 -0800 2008 3378286 15979 Sugar 2 3378317 Do you think that it is a good place for dinner? Or is it better for cocktails? Fri Feb 08 13:32:50 -0800 2008 3378307 106749 samiam123 3 3378599 I enjoyed what I ate -- I don't know that I'd call it a destination dining spot, but the cocktails and atmosphere and food create a really good package. The food on the other tables *looked* good. I was there last night -- Thursday. The front bar room was PACKED. The middle room (kind of the first dining room) was very loud and crowded. The back room (the greenhouse) was much more subdued. Fri Feb 08 14:41:39 -0800 2008 3378317 15979 Sugar 3 3378742 I went there for cocktails and dinner a few months back. I loved it. Of couse, its known for its cocktails- they are spectacular. I, however, thought the food was excellent as well. The steak tartar was very very good, as was the pork loin. We sat in the back garden area and i loved it...... I would go for dinner AND cocktails Fri Feb 08 15:24:34 -0800 2008 3378317 37451 bastet212 4 3380105 it was a huge scene when it opened and still is crowded with murray hill types but the place is solid. friendly service from the top management down. i usually go for a drink and something small like the steak tartare Sat Feb 09 08:26:41 -0800 2008 3378742 14393 sam1 1 3380164 They just changed their menu and chef. Let us know how it goes! Sat Feb 09 08:51:45 -0800 2008 3378286 161500 winemonkey 1 3383614 the steak tartar is awesome!! tasted a bite of the salmon and steak - also very good. cheese and meat plates and oysters were also great. Sun Feb 10 16:07:14 -0800 2008 3378286 86668 ajen021