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Gaby Bar for a Pre-Theatre-Area (Mine) Nibble

Locating a quiet place to get a drink and nibble before theatre isn't easy, as most New York City places are bustling with crowds. The Gaby Bar at Hotel Sofitel is an exception, albeit a pricey one. I stopped by the Gaby Bar recently with a friend after a press screening of the powerful documentary "Mine," about the bond between humans and animals — set in New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. This movie, directed by Geralyn Pezanoski, won the Audience Award at both the SXSW Film Festival, and San Francisco Documentary Festival. Worth seeing for sure! We each sipped a glass of Lafite Reserve, Speciale Bordeaux Blanc [...]

By |2017-09-04T18:36:51-04:00February 12th, 2010|NYC Restaurant Reviews, Theatre|3 Comments
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Triomphe, New York City — in the Theatre District (God of Carnage)

A friend suggested trying Triomphe in the renovated Iroquois Hotel when we were discussing pre-theatre dining options. Theatre — by the way — was the not-to-be-missed "God of Carnage," the Tony Award winning play with Marcia Gay Harden, James Gandolfini, Hope Davis, and Jeff Daniels.  The show won the best play, the best performance by a leading actress (Marcia Gay Harden) and best director (Matthew Warchus). The play has been aptly described as a "comedy of manners without the manners."  It's about parents who meet to discuss the school-playground fight between their sons. Back to to food at Triomphe: It's simple, generally good, and somewhat understated. The wine list is [...]

By |2017-09-04T19:05:23-04:00July 22nd, 2009|NYC Restaurant Reviews, Theatre|0 Comments
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