AlwaysInformed: Sagaponack Restaurant to Open in Flatiron District
The Hungry Goat — September 03, 2009
The interior, sign and exterior of the soon-to-open Sagaponack
The end of summer may be fast approaching, but New Yorkers living and working in the Flatiron District won’t have to mourn the loss of weekends spent out in the Hamptons. According to signage, a new restaurant called Sagaponack (presumably for the village in Southampton) will be opening next week in the space that was formerly Catch-22, a bar/lounge located at 4 West 22nd Street between 5th and 6th Avenues.
The vague sign provides few details, just that they will have “Wholesome food/ Casual lunch/ Great price,” with lunch service starting on September 9th. Judging from the quaint, homey décor and the images of lobster rolls, corn on the cob and beaches at sunset, chances are the food will be your standard clam bar fare. Because, after all, what this city really needs is another place to get a lobster roll.
AlwaysInformed: Harry’s Italian Pizza Bar
The Gluttoness — June 05, 2009
Eggplant Parmigiana Hero at Tuesday’s Dine Around Downtown
Gold St. may have seemed like a good idea in theory, but the 24-hour diner/bar/sushi concept wasn’t exactly embraced by locals in the financial district. As previously reported, the father-son team of Harry and Peter Poulakakos, is refurbishing the 2 Gold St. space and reverting to their successful “Harry’s” brand, this time with an Italian spin: Harry’s Italian Pizza Bar. If the term “pizza bar” sounds familiar, that’s because they’re also responsible for the perennially packed, Adrienne’s Pizza Bar.
We’ve gotten the early word on some of Harry’s new signature dishes. The menu will elaborate on Adrienne’s and include its renowned Old-Fashioned Pizzas. Aside from pizza, the big draws will be: family-style pasta portions (fitting considering this family-owned venture is under Peter’s management), a Meatball Hero, Steak Pizzaiolo, Stuffed Artichokes and Baked Clams. If you can’t wait until the June 15th opening, assuage your cravings for Italian at Adrienne’s in the meantime. Try the eggplant topping on your next old-fashioned pie— the thin slices make for a great Eggplant Parmigiana Pizza.
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