Another Underground Lounge
Bagatelle has opened a 'hidden' basement spot, complete with foosball and a piano player.
Posted 08/19/08 in Grub Street
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The Unfulfilled Promise of the Fall Preview
Metromix remembers what we were all so excited about in 2007.
Posted 08/08/08 in Grub Street
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Angelo Sosa the New Chef at Merkato 55
Does his Asian background mean that Merkato will change its format?
Posted 07/17/08 in Grub Street
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Marcus Samuelsson Out at Merkato 55?
Is Merkato 55 meant to be just a nightclub?
Posted 07/10/08 in Grub Street
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Will Bijoux’s Mime Save Nightlife?
When you can't get a drag queen to show up to the party, a mime will do.
Posted 07/07/08 in Grub Street
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Chodorow Ponders ‘Times’ Debacle, High-Tech Food Court
A series of Belvedere ads also polls David Sarner of Pink Elephant, Kyky and Unik of Merkato 55, Nur Khan of Rose Bar, and Mark Baker of Mansion.
Posted 07/01/08 in Grub Street
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Meatpacking in Flux: Changes at Florent, Brass Monkey, and Merkato 55
Yesterday brought a new basement lounge. Today, a rooftop bar.
Posted 06/30/08 in Grub Street
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Bijoux Emerges From the Shadows
Like all hot spots these days, the lounge under Merkato 55 is accessed through a “private” door and a service hallway
Posted 06/27/08 in Grub Street
Neighborhood Watch
Merkato 55 Has a Notable Fan; Get a Look at Artichoke Pizza’s Crab-Dip Slice
Mimi Sheraton likes Merkato 55, and a self-proclaimed Danny Meyer veteran has opened a restaurant in Cobble Hill, in today's neighborhood food news.
Posted 05/20/08 in Grub Street
Two for Eight
Tables Available at BLT Market and Merkato 55; Allen & Delancey Mostly Booked
It's 4 p.m., and that means it's time to play Two for Eight. Today: Reviewed by Adam Platt.
Posted 05/15/08 in Grub Street
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PM and Stereo Guys Fail Upwards in Hamptons
Unik Ernest, of shuttered PM (and Merkato 55), is teaming up with Mike Satsky, of shuttered Stereo, to open Lily Pond — near a helicopter pad.
Posted 05/02/08 in Grub Street
Two for Eight
Tables Available at Accademia di Vino and Bar Stuzzichini; Allen & Delancey Fully Booked
It's 4 p.m., and that means it's time to play Two for Eight. Today: Reviewed by Adam Platt.
Posted 04/16/08 in Grub Street
Two for Eight
Tables Available at Merkato 55 and BLT Market; Park Avenue Spring Mostly Booked
It's 4 p.m., and that means it's time to play Two for Eight. Today: Reviewed by Adam Platt.
Posted 04/10/08 in Grub Street
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Flow Space Reopening; Unik and KyKy May Replace XL With High-rise
The promoters turned owners of PM discuss their past and future with Steve Lewis.
Posted 04/02/08 in Grub Street
The Other Critics
Two Bruni Stars for Mia Dona; Mostly Good Things for Merkato 55
Mia Dona gets an appreciative two stars from Frank Bruni, it's good but not great reviews for Merkato 55, and it's three stars for Adour from Moira Hodgson
Posted 03/31/08 in Grub Street
Two for Eight
Tables Available at Primehouse New York and Park Avenue Spring; Allen & Delancey and Dovetail Mostly Booked
It's 4 p.m., and that means it's time to play Two for Eight. Today: Reviewed by Adam Platt.
Posted 03/26/08 in Grub Street
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Mas Revisited for Two Stars; Three Takes on Mia Dona
Mas love for Mas from Frank Bruni, differing views of Mia Dona, and a review of Commerce that will make you lose your appetite.
Posted 03/24/08 in Grub Street
In the Magazine
Spanning the Globe, From Africa to Connecticut
In this week’'s magazine, eat African food, buy a Jewish cookbook, and find four restaurants that warrant a road trip.
Posted 03/19/08 in Grub Street
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Posted 02/27/08 in Grub Street
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