by Jenna L. on I went here yesterday night last minute. We came here around 9:47 and made it before the $10 dollar cover charge (after 10pm. :) NICEEEEEE ! The crowd was full of late twenties to early thirties mix. It's has a really nice lounge vibe. It wasn't that diverse on a Saturday night though. Cocktails and mojitos range around $9-$10. Small dance area though...
by Kemberly Vari on Another favorite neighborhood bar of mine with a great wine list AND they serve their red wine at the perfect temperature - that's the most annoying thing in the world! Warm red wine yuck! The hanger steak is fabulous and they have great, super flavorful side dishes. The spaetzle is soooo good, so what if it's basically fried carbs! I've really enjoyed most of the other dishes they serve here but I will warn that the portions are not very large so be prepared to purchase one or two sides with your entree choice depending on the size of your appetite. Finally, the bartenders are super friendly and knowledgeable. They serve fairly late as well which is a great alternative to fast food or diner fare. OH and how could I forget, the mac & cheese is the best I've ever had...pure heaven.
by Kasha Barcelo on This place exudes all the signs of a place trying to hype itself up more than it really is the case... *shakes head* - ok maybe not ALL the signs... but let's say that your hostess can ruin your guests' impression of your establishment forever.... 245pm after driving range practice, 3 individuals arrive at The Park to grab a late lunch. We were starving and were glad to see that there were several empty tables in the outdoor garden area. Sweet, we wanted our food served immediately. So I guess we were a little thrown off by the hostess' response which went something like "Your table will be ready in 20 mins". "WHAT? but the restaurant is literally empty. I don't get it" Repeat response "Your table will be ready in 20 mins.... blah blah blah which never got into our (at least my) head because it was just RIDICULOUS". "Please feel free to wait at the bar..." Fine, we went to the bar, still feeling angry. We proceeded to get drinks till the bartended decided to card me. Yes, card me! I'd walked from home to Chelsea piers so didn't have my regular wallet with me. I had a credit card and a twenty. No ID. OK my fault but fine, I'd go without an alcoholic beverage. It was at that moment that we were informed that our table was ready... (hur hur - what a game) so we proceeded there sans drink. Later on, the waitress came by to take our orders. I ordered the Wood Oven Baked Red Chilaquiles And Eggs and decided to try my luck at a Bellini. I thought I'd be rejected again for lack of ID but to my surprise, the waitress processed it without any questions. OK at least something was going right here... Brunch was ok. Experience was horrid. I guess the only draw to this place is the garden and supposed decor. Terrible terrible hostess attitude. Bartender was just doing his job, totally understand... Nothing really to draw me back.
