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Sure.  You may have heard the buzz about Bobo.  

This new-ish eatery was opened this past September and is here to stay. 

Personally, it’s one of my favorite restaurants!

An abbreviation of Bourgeois Bohemian, a term first coined by David Brooks in the 2000 book Bobos in Paradise: The New Upper Class And How They Got There, Bobo offers a chic decor coupled with a comfortable environment.  Owned by Carlos Suarze, it is inspired by European dinner parties and is housed in a great 100 year old townhouse in the West Village.  

The restaurant consists of both a subterranean bar and second-floor dining room with fireplaces, a copper chef’s table, and antiques that Suarez sourced from the Hudson Valley.

Although the venue seats 100, the setting is intimate and personal. Adjoining the upstairs dining room is a beautiful garden with an antique daybed and lemon tree where you can smoke – a rarity in NYC

As for the food, it’s perfect for foodies.  Jared Stafford-Hill, formerly of Hearth, oversees the kitchen.  

In New York, he was most recently the executive sous-chef at Country, and from his experience he has created a Pan-European menu that leans heavily towards the South of France. 

So put on your most stylish outfit – the one that says both “creative” and “wealthy” and take your place in among the nouveau elegant class. 

This is one of my all time favorite Italian restaurants!

Opened in 1999, Lupa, named after a Roman she-wolf, is still one of Mario Batali’s greatest creations.   

Casual atmosphere, moderate prices and heavenly food are the tenants to its success.  Cruz Goler, a ten year Batali vet formerly at Del Posto, stepped into the executive chef position towards the end of 2007 and has not disappointed.  The menu is full of hearty traditional Roman fare that is sure to impress even the staunchest critics. 

I recommend the antipasti like Salami and Prosciutto Di Parma, but anything you order would be a wise choice. The ingredients are all fresh and there is even a salumeria that serves Italian artisan meats and cheeses.  The moderate prices, with main dishes running around $16, belie the quality of the food.

The other reason I go is the extensive wine list.  Nearly every region of Italy is represented and you can usually find some very special vintages. For those not interested in wine, the bar also offers grappas, desert wines and sambucas, not to mention the largest selection of bitters in the city.

Bon Appetite!

170 Thompson Street
212-982-5089
www.luparestaurant.com