Yesterday Steve Lewis briefly mentioned Andrew W.K.'s new venture, Santo's Playhouse, and how he thinks it will succeed. After reading some hateful comments, he responds: "I think it’s going to be cool...I gave you my opinions here and explained why it will be successful....if you say nay, explain why, if you say yeah, also explain why instead of criticizing the efforts of brave souls investing so much of their lives, money, and souls to bring this thing in." [Good Night Mr. Lewis]
MIDTOWN EAST— Guastavino's, a landmark event space under the 59th Street bridge, is opening on May 12 after "substantial renovations." A new executive chef John Stevenson is on board to serve classic American fare. [EaterWire]
SOHO— Cutty brings the news from Andrew WK's new project on 100 Lafayette: "LCD Soundsystem front man, James Murphy, reveals on his label's message board that he’ll be doing a little something there called Special Disco Version." [Cutlets]
LOWER EAST SIDE— Zagat gets dibs on the new menu at Spitzer's Corner: "Lower East Side gastropub Spitzer's Corner has completed a whole new menu, which had been a work-in-progress over the past two months. Consulting chef Wayne Nish (of the late Nish and March) and chef de cuisine Sung Park have dropped everything from the original menu – except the homemade pickles ($4) and the short rib burger ($10)." [Zagat]
New Chefs, another new menu, ahead.>>
|