Lets eat at the bar!

Side by side, in the middle of the action, being able to tap the bartender for the latest gossip and a little taste from a cool looking bottle.  I adore sitting at a bar at the right restaurants.  Much more than at a table.  One of the reasons is that I can’t stand having to speak loudly.  At the bar, you are next to one another rather than across the table. Another, it takes less time and, often, at the end of a work day, I prefer a shorter meal to a longer one.  Also, one can get away with eating less than at the table and having a glass of wine rather than a bottle—waiters frown on the one dish order (in Europe especially)  at the bar, one can have bites, small plates to share.
Two of my favorites, one in London, the other in NYC.  Both Italian, both two of my favorite, sexy atmospheres with delicious, simple food and a great scene.

Bar Milano in NYC  http://www.timeout.com/newyork/restaurants/gramercy-flatiron/14463/bar-milano
Cecconis in London  http://www.cecconis.co.uk/restaurants.php?r=CEC#1***1

Buon Apetito!

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