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Dining At The Bar: Part 1
Just because you couldn’t find anyone to join you for
dinner doesn’t mean you shouldn’t go.
Plus, sometimes it’s nice to eat alone
and still be in the presence of others. After
all, nothing exudes self-confidence quite like sipping a glass of wine and
gazing into the distance.
Here is our first installment of some of our favorite
places to dine at the bar alone.
Tía Pol
205 Tenth Avenue
Tables are hard to come by at this narrow Spanish tapas
joint. Though the bar is often just as crowded as well, bar diners have a
straight view of the chalkboard specials as well as the ear of the bartender,
who is quite helpful with both food and wine recommendations. It isn’t weird to
eat by yourself here—after all, seats are coveted items and it’s common to only
find one empty bar stool. Grab it while you still can and order the patatas
bravas, served with a slightly spicy aioli and the fried chickpeas. Both are
absolutely addictive.
‘ino
21 Bedford St.
‘Ino’s cramped seating borders too close for comfort, but
we love the food, so we’re willing to call it cozy-cute rather than simply too
small. Eating at the bar is great for just a snack and a drink, or a full meal.
Cares melt away as you sip your vinno rosso and nibble bruschetta—and this is
the perfect place to go alone. After all, who wants to have a conversation when
all you really want to do is relax and savor simple Italian flavors?
Ronnybrook Milk Bar
75 Ninth Avenue
There are a lot of offerings available at Chelsea Market,
in fact, it is downright overwhelming having to decide where to eat lunch. In
terms of bar dining, however, there are few options. Ronnybrook is a bit
unconventional in the sense that it is only bar dining, but casual day-bar
dining, rather than swanky night dining. A warning: the stools are small and
not very cushion-y, but one bite of the hot “baked potato” soup and you’ll
forget all about your discomfort.
Bar Stuzzichini
928 Broadway
The great thing about Bar Stuzzichini is the “Stuzzichini
Misti,” in which $24 gets you five dishes, out of a possible 37, ranging from
fried items (artichoke!) to salumi (pork shoulder!). Go with intentions for a
large snack, stay for the irresistible Orecchiette e Cavolfiore—“little ear”
pasta with cauliflower and breadcrumbs.
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