gramercy tavern: review

You know the food here is going to be good. And it is. It was fun sitting next to a group from Spain's fashion world.

Lots of affordable wines on the list.

Staff makes you feel a little bit like they've done all this a million times before. They know they're good.

Clam spaghetti was perfect. Pork and deckle was perfect. The chef seems very interested in peppers. They were everywhere. Ice creams were delicate.

Beaujolais was served cold (bravo) and was excellent and a bargain.

Grade: A- (points deducted for slightly jaded staff)

Gramercy Tavern

42 East 20th Street

(212) 477-0777