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It opened on September 16th and we gave it about a month, as we do most new places that serve food -to work out the kinks (usually with service). The Army of M.E. were quite pleased and we have a feeling we would have been had we made it on opening day as well. It’s well known that the architects are AvroKo who also did Public which is just a few blocks south of Double Crown. The concept this time is focused around the British Empire, specifically the Eastern countries like India and Singapore colonized by the Brits. Specific to design you’ll find tons of teak, ceiling fans strung together with leather belts and carved, marble light fixtures dimly lit. Any menu with foie gras demands that we try it -inventively marinated with tandoori and accompanied by unique Early Grey prunes we were intrigued. One army member attempted the pheasant and licorice pie with lavender -I imagined the lavender tasting like soap but luckily it all worked together -not surprising considering the chef Brad Farmerie who specializes in executing epicurean delight from unlikely flavor combinations. Around the corner is the bar, which they also own, Madam Geneva which is great for after or before-dinner cocktails as well. 316 Bowery @ Bleecker.
No, really, we swear. Actually, we’ve never claimed anywhere else as the new Beatrice before, we’ve just been desperately wanting it for so long now and the other night a trusted friend uttered the above phrase. But don’t get too excited, it’s pretty much the same thing just on the east side with a little less sketch to its interior -which is not necessarily a good thing. I can certainly tell you that a proper write up with press photos in New York Magazine is not a good thing at all (when you’re attempting terminally cool and unaccessable). The same staples like tons of subway tile, vintage tables and chairs, dim lighting, good DJs and smaller, less iphone-snapshot-inspiring bathrooms are included. It’s located downstairs (of course) from the French restaurant Casanis at 81 Ludlow near Broome. Some peeps don’t know the # yet but we have 212.677.0067. To me, it’s the same dead souls rotting in the corners only now, since it’s a little brighter, I may actually have to see their faces, ugh.
In light of the current economic situation, it’s just socially irresponsible to discuss retail opportunities other than those that are severely discounted sample sales. However, we will make exceptions for lifetime allies of the Army of M.E., such as Seven. Their fall/winter stock of Bernhard Willhelm and Henrik Vibskov has just arrived -stop by Mercer St. to see (& purchase) for yourself.
The Army of M.E. are at it again for Tuesday and we can’t wait to see our candidate back at it now that the VP hype is over! Yes, you will again be neglected -this is all-consuming day-before and day-of. Peace…
I would have absolutely no problem wearing just about every single look from this collection next spring and it’s rare that I find that in one collection.
Margiela’s 20th Anniversary collection was certainly a ’show’…
No introduction needed except to say one of the Army of M.E.’s favorites. It’s nothing when not seen in motion and in person but here are some still shots…
Persisting with what we love her most for and continues to be at her best…
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