Mr. Chow

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Mr. Chow

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Contact Info:

Address: 121 Hudson Street (North Moore St)
City: New York, NY
Zip: 10013
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Phone: (212) 965-9500
Website: http://www.mrchow.com/

Food Info:

Cuisine: Chinese

Cititour Review:

Mr. Chow has opened its newest restaurant in Tribeca, in the spot that once housed Pace. Unfortunately, I tried to stop in for a drink, and was told by the maitre d that the bar was only for paying customers, meaning those with a dinner reservation (aka willing to pay a $200+ tab). Being that it was only 6:30 in the evening and the place was virtually empty, I was surprised that any restaurant, even one that caters to celebs, would turn anyone away (Message to management: people who buy drinks at bar are paying customers.). Yet, I was shown the door, unable to sit at the sleek black bar, where two women were sipping martinis, or taste the glorified Chinese food that Mr. Chow's is known for. Instead, I found solace a few blocks away at Blaue Gans (139 Duane St), Kurt Gutenbrunner's casual German/Austrian cafe (I didn't want to chance another letdown.). I was greeted at the door by a man wearing a smile instead of a frown, sipped on a perfectly chilled BITburger pilsner and nibbled on pork schnitzel and a buttery slice of apple strudel. Mr. Gutenbrunner certainly knows how to treat a customer. As for Mr. Chow, I still have a bad taste in my mouth.

 

Review By: Sam Sayegh

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