The cheek-kissing crowd and the beachy vibe give the impression that 212's French and Italian co-owners have created a pan-Euro hangout for nationalist nostalgia. Yet given the emphasis on style, this place is surprisingly strong on substance, too. The New American menu successfully borrows from French, Italian, and Asian traditions, for savories like triangular slivers of tuna wrapped in a...
TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO FIRE. Europe calling. French and Italian owners bring international vibe to UES. Fabric-swaddled chairs and recessed light effects for homesick Miamians. Euro house for the soundtrack, staff provides a runway's worth of eye candy. Stays open late, unlike the rest of the nabe. Eclectic menu globtrots as much as the crowd, from sushi to Peking duck to penne alla...
New American dining and a hundred international vodkas, enjoyed by an elite set.:
In Short
At this Upper East Side bar and restaurant, it's both the dinner and drinks that reel in the well-heeled clientele. Art deco style, skylights and a streetside patio set the gabby...