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Postal Over Del Posto
January 9, 2006, 9:42.30 pm ET
I understand we are not the size of the New York Times, but it makes me crazy when I spot a double standard. When we posted Andrea Strong's "Where To Eat In 2006" (and by the way Andrea has written for numerous publications, including the Times) we approached Del Posto, run by Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich, about taking a photo inside the restaurant. In most cases restaurants are receptive, but because our reviews are unbiased, sometimes they are not.
When I arrived at Del Posto, a quite beautiful place in the middle of nowhere, I was told to speak to someone who at first I thought was the manager, and then I realized the man walking towards me was actually Joe Bastianich. His mother Lidia was nearby. By the way I love her TV show. But I digress. In a very friendly manner we were told by Mr. Bastianich that the restaurant did not allow photos to be shot inside the restaurant because it might offend the clientele which I understand clearly. So, we wound up shooting a picture of the door which is a far cry from the elegant setting inside. In fact, there's not even a sign. But we did our best to make it look impressive. Or as impressive as a door can look.
Then low and behold, I happen to click on a similar story marking the opening of Del Posto on New York Metro's website and there it is. A picture, not only of the inside of the restaurant, but of actual people being served food. And they look happy.
http://www.newyorkmetro.com/nymetro/food/openings/15353/index.html
Anyway. We also spotted interior shots in the New York Times.
So what gives Joe?
Email us at thecitiblog@cititour.com We'd love to hear from you Joe.
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