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| A Woman's Directory For Travel and Life. WAVE Journey is your one stop online resource for women oriented businesses and services around the world. WAVE Journey is for every woman to enjoy. If you love to travel, cook, garden, read or revel in outdoor activities this website is for you. If you are looking to connect with other like-minded women or if you are interested in finding businesses or services that cater to women, WAVE Journey is your number one online resource. Manhattan Country ~ Rustic-themed restaurants inspire dreams of slopes and sea Article by Michelle del Rio |
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Need a respite from the buzz of the city?
These downtown Manhattan rustic
restaurants try to fool you into thinking you’ve
just scaled a peak, picked a bushel of
blueberries or splashed in a country lake.
These downtown Manhattan rustic
restaurants try to fool you into thinking you’ve
just scaled a peak, picked a bushel of
blueberries or splashed in a country lake.
Aspen Restaurant and Lounge
OK, you didn’t ski – but that’s no reason to
miss out on
the après-ski meal. Aspen, a posh
wonderland of snow-covered birch in the
Flatiron district, attracts locals and tourists
alike. Owner Greg Brier, designer Steve Lewis
OK, you didn’t ski – but that’s no reason to
miss out on
the après-ski meal. Aspen, a posh
wonderland of snow-covered birch in the
Flatiron district, attracts locals and tourists
alike. Owner Greg Brier, designer Steve Lewis
Jack
This cozy downtown hangout is especially popular for brunch. The no-
frills décor features country yellows and greens, and the menu eggs
benedict, omelets, or sugary sweet lemon-ricotta pancakes.
“The greatest thing about Jack, compared to other restaurants in the
neighborhood, is how quaint it is,” said regular Christine Hooper.
There are nightly specials, like wine discovery Wednesdays and mussel
Mondays. On Saturday night there’s live jazz –and a two-drink per
table minimum.
“It really is a comfortable place to meet someone,” said Hooper, who
has visited four times.
Not everyone is impressed. “Yes, it’s casual,” said patron Dorota
Sawicz. “But the atmosphere is boring.” She wasn’t a fan of the décor,
either, but did like the aura of unpretentious, ease.
Jack
80 University Pl
New York, NY 10003
212-620-5544
This cozy downtown hangout is especially popular for brunch. The no-
frills décor features country yellows and greens, and the menu eggs
benedict, omelets, or sugary sweet lemon-ricotta pancakes.
“The greatest thing about Jack, compared to other restaurants in the
neighborhood, is how quaint it is,” said regular Christine Hooper.
There are nightly specials, like wine discovery Wednesdays and mussel
Mondays. On Saturday night there’s live jazz –and a two-drink per
table minimum.
“It really is a comfortable place to meet someone,” said Hooper, who
has visited four times.
Not everyone is impressed. “Yes, it’s casual,” said patron Dorota
Sawicz. “But the atmosphere is boring.” She wasn’t a fan of the décor,
either, but did like the aura of unpretentious, ease.
Jack
80 University Pl
New York, NY 10003
212-620-5544
Westville
This big-city version of a small-town café has been embraced by
neighbors for its few tables, paper napkins and pastoral feel. It’s like
that café you go to in a summer vacation town, with low prices and a
big crowd. The smells of turkey burger on Portuguese muffin and Niman
Ranch hot dogs drift into the street, to the small groups waiting outside
for a table.
“Anytime I’m in need of some comfort food I come to Westville,” said
Ashley Rule, who recently moved to New York. “It reminds me of my
mom’s cooking.” Westville market sides are beets with toasted walnuts
or asparagus with parmesan cheese, served as appetizers or side
dishes.
A chalkboard outside advertises the Niman Ranch organic hot dogs and
charred corn with “finger-licking cumin-lime-cotija cheese” on top.
Patrons also like the grilled salmon on mixed greens, tossed with mint-
lemon-dill dressing, and the crab-only crab cakes. For dessert there’s
homemade cobbler, homemade Oreos and brownie sundaes.
“People enjoy the down-to-earth food here, and don’t mind the tiny
space, because it’s so cozy and home like,” said local Katy Olsen. “It’s
as if you stepped out of the city for a bit.”
With draws like $5 French toast and $6 eggs and turkey hash, the line
for a seat can wrap around the corner. For a quieter atmosphere and a
shorter wait, try brunch.
Westville
210 W 10th St.
212-741-7971
This big-city version of a small-town café has been embraced by
neighbors for its few tables, paper napkins and pastoral feel. It’s like
that café you go to in a summer vacation town, with low prices and a
big crowd. The smells of turkey burger on Portuguese muffin and Niman
Ranch hot dogs drift into the street, to the small groups waiting outside
for a table.
“Anytime I’m in need of some comfort food I come to Westville,” said
Ashley Rule, who recently moved to New York. “It reminds me of my
mom’s cooking.” Westville market sides are beets with toasted walnuts
or asparagus with parmesan cheese, served as appetizers or side
dishes.
A chalkboard outside advertises the Niman Ranch organic hot dogs and
charred corn with “finger-licking cumin-lime-cotija cheese” on top.
Patrons also like the grilled salmon on mixed greens, tossed with mint-
lemon-dill dressing, and the crab-only crab cakes. For dessert there’s
homemade cobbler, homemade Oreos and brownie sundaes.
“People enjoy the down-to-earth food here, and don’t mind the tiny
space, because it’s so cozy and home like,” said local Katy Olsen. “It’s
as if you stepped out of the city for a bit.”
With draws like $5 French toast and $6 eggs and turkey hash, the line
for a seat can wrap around the corner. For a quieter atmosphere and a
shorter wait, try brunch.
Westville
210 W 10th St.
212-741-7971
It's a winter wonderland year round
inside Aspen, which specializes in
recreating a ski lodge atmosphere.
Photo by Michelle Del Rio.
inside Aspen, which specializes in
recreating a ski lodge atmosphere.
Photo by Michelle Del Rio.
Westville offers urbanites a chance
to escape the city-- if only for an
evening-- by dining on fine country
fare and fresh vegetables.
Photo by Michelle Del Rio.
to escape the city-- if only for an
evening-- by dining on fine country
fare and fresh vegetables.
Photo by Michelle Del Rio.
Despite the stripped-down
decor, Jack's has become a
diamond in the rough for
locals looking for a casual
hang-out.
Photo by Michelle Del Rio
decor, Jack's has become a
diamond in the rough for
locals looking for a casual
hang-out.
Photo by Michelle Del Rio
Bio:
Michelle Del Rio is a recent alumni of New York University, graduating
with a double major in journalism and history. A native of San Jose,
California, she came to New York to pursue her interest in writing and
fashion. She has studied journalism in London, is a member of the red
dragon society, and a past member of the NYU Varsity Swimming
Team. She freelances for Mary Alice Stephenson, a contributing editor
to Harper’s Bazaar and other various publications.
Michelle Del Rio is a recent alumni of New York University, graduating
with a double major in journalism and history. A native of San Jose,
California, she came to New York to pursue her interest in writing and
fashion. She has studied journalism in London, is a member of the red
dragon society, and a past member of the NYU Varsity Swimming
Team. She freelances for Mary Alice Stephenson, a contributing editor
to Harper’s Bazaar and other various publications.
and chef Roberto Betanzos aimed to create an informal, relaxing retro
atmosphere reminiscent of Colorado. A fireplace burns in the winter,
and an indoor brook trickles in summer.
The dining room is meant to feel like a Colorado ski lodge – so the
décor features lots of deer heads and antler chandeliers.
“I came here because I was feeling a little homesick,” said Ben Barnes,
who was visiting from Denver. “The chunky wood tables and fireplace
really make me feel like I left the city.”
The menu focuses on tapas-sized plates of Western-inspired
continental food, ideal for sharing. Aspen brings lodge dishes like Bison
sliders, brook trout tacos, Wild Boar sausage and homemade
applekraut to the table.
It also brings the ski party. A DJ spins all night, and the cocktails are
strong.
“I ordered the hot chocolate spiked with mint-infused tequila,” said
Marica Antointelli, who lives in New York’s East Village. “The warmth of
the fire and the birch really feels like a 1970s ski lodge. It’s a nice little
retreat on a Friday night.”
Aspen Restaurant and Lodge
30 W 22nd St
New York, NY 10010
212-645-5040
www.aspen-nyc.com
atmosphere reminiscent of Colorado. A fireplace burns in the winter,
and an indoor brook trickles in summer.
The dining room is meant to feel like a Colorado ski lodge – so the
décor features lots of deer heads and antler chandeliers.
“I came here because I was feeling a little homesick,” said Ben Barnes,
who was visiting from Denver. “The chunky wood tables and fireplace
really make me feel like I left the city.”
The menu focuses on tapas-sized plates of Western-inspired
continental food, ideal for sharing. Aspen brings lodge dishes like Bison
sliders, brook trout tacos, Wild Boar sausage and homemade
applekraut to the table.
It also brings the ski party. A DJ spins all night, and the cocktails are
strong.
“I ordered the hot chocolate spiked with mint-infused tequila,” said
Marica Antointelli, who lives in New York’s East Village. “The warmth of
the fire and the birch really feels like a 1970s ski lodge. It’s a nice little
retreat on a Friday night.”
Aspen Restaurant and Lodge
30 W 22nd St
New York, NY 10010
212-645-5040
www.aspen-nyc.com
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