Bobo, slated to open today in the West Village, is Carlos Suarez's long-time-coming dream of opening a European-style neighborhood place with a bit of polish, not roughness, around the edges. The kitchen work, thus far, is by chef Nicolas Cantrel, but for the early moving eaters the real attraction is a design by Caroline Grant and Dolores Suarez (relation; cousins), who design residences, mostly, but have really come to play here. Details are smart (check out the coasters) and all of the rooms -- there is a bar with tables and a rear cafe downstairs; upstairs is the proper dining room, another bar and a large rear patio -- feel authentically and uniquely clubby, not derivative of, say, the Waverly Inn. Time will tell how much lasting power Bobo has, but it certainly looks the part at the outset. What we have here, above, is downstairs barroom; below, the main dining room.
Bobo Carlos Suarez, Neighborhood Sceney, Euro
181 W. 10th St., West Village; (212) 488-2626 Open for dinner; B, L coming soon
My understanding is that "bobo" is a term from a David Brooks book. It's actually a mix of Bourgeios and Bohemian -- a reference to a new kind of "socially conscious" yuppie.
Which is technically the same thing... Must be a generation gap that's altered the definition. Bobo was used in 80's hip hop long before David Brooks wrote "Bobos in paradise"
Not sure if you guys are nuts or what. This space and most of the others that have opened in the last year look like direct rip-offs of what avroko has done and what freemans have done. Could more people copy those two?
actually I've previewed the restaurant. great location right near Agave. Decor is really well done. such a homey feel. Food and cocktails did the decor proud as well. Expect this place to be the new spot for drinks and group dinners in the west village.
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