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Editorial Review

Skinny all-brick townhouse is the clown car of Chinatown: hundreds keep pouring out a single tiny door but nobody ever seems to get in. Patience is a virtue, though a neck ringed with chunky jewelry and a sly wink has been shown to decrease wait times. Industrial lamps highlight a multi-level stage of polished oak tables, all of them jam-packed. Backup dancers from R&B video feast on pizza baked on a fire. Sliders set city standard.

Features

  • Wine List Extensive
  • Private Parties
  • Power Lunch
  • Outdoor Area
  • Open Kitchen
  • Lunch
  • Late Night Bites
  • Hot Spot
  • Happy Hour Standout
  • Good for Groups
  • Bar Food
  • Bar Scene
  • After Work

Attributes

  • Price:
    $$
  • Reservations:
    Required
  • Alcohol:
    Full Bar
  • Vibe:
    Bustling/Boisterous, Romantic/Date Spot
  • Restaurant Type:
    Bistro, Pizza, American (New)

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