Featuring Grafitti, Bobo, The Randolph...
Finally, Fall.
THE SWEET (& SAVORY) SPOT
Like an eclectic artist, Pastry Chef Jehangir Mehta (Jean Georges, Vong) creatively melds sweet and savory at his new spot Graffiti. Expect the unexpected, like Pickled Ginger Scallop with candied red chili and seared flat bread, or Grape Braised Figs with black pepper ice cream. Restaurant, bakery or café? You decide. photo: Kyle Erin Schmitz
Graffiti, 224 East 10th Street (between First & Second Avenues), 212-677-0695, graffitinyc.com
THE EURO
Foams, gellées, mousses. Sometimes you just want to eat real food from the Home Country. Head to Bobo, Carlos Suarez’s new, bi-level brownstone of pan-European fare (peruse the menu) by Chef Nicolas Cantrel (Alain Ducasse, Country). Indulge in Chestnut Soup with cognac, chicken and cream and Chicken Grandmere with red wine, mushroom, bacon and mashed potatoes. Bon appétit, indeed.
Bobo, 181 West 10th Street (at Seventh Avenue South), (212) 488-2626, bobonyc.com
THE SPEAKASY
The mercury may be cooling but Broome Street is heating up with the opening of The Randolph at Broome. Go for the West Indian theme and pitchers of Michael Derry (beer meets vodka meets lemons). Stay for the music. Yeah, mon. Opens Monday (9/24).
The Randolph at Broome, 354 Broome Street (between Bowery & Elizabeth Street), (212) 274-0667, randolphnyc.com
THE ROAST
What could be better than a plate of slow-roasted, flavorful Ossabaw Heritage Pig to kick-off Autumn? How about some wine and beer to wash it down. Hit Il Buco’s Fourth Annual Outdoor Pig Festival on Bond Street today, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. $20.
IL Buco, 47 Bond Street (between Bowery and Lafayette Street), (212) 533-1932, ilbuco.com
THE PARTY
Picture this: you, your friends, and free vodka at GalleryBar tonight! Yes, that’s right: the Lower East Side’s only art bar is serving free well vodka from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tonight (9/20).
GalleryBar, 120 Orchard Street (between Rivington and Delancey Streets), (212) 529-2266, gallerybarnyc.com
