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Young Hollywood still flocks to Richie Akiva's wood-paneled homage to deforestation. Hallway tube leads to soaring main dining space, which resembles the inside of a just-popped roll of Pillsbury dough. Chef Alex Guarnaschelli serves up surprisingly hearty grub, with heavy meats and greenmarket veggies. Downstairs Birch Room lounge carries on tree theme, with Mondays strictly for the créme de la trend. Models, promoters, and assorted trustafarians strike up desultory conversations about themselves. Olsen sightings. Or are you just seeing double?
Secret speakeasy trend combines with exclusivity. Small room behind unremarkable hallway and secured door (what, you didn't get one of the special swipe-cards?) features a few couches, seats, tiny ... read more
Elegant, intimate upstairs palace of bartending perfection. Under no circumstances accepts loud groups—or any groups exceeding four. No loitering either. This is a sit-down only joint. Pretty much ... read more
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