Though SoHo's hotspot Delicatessen is no secret delight, the delicious summer fare currently on their menu, plus the underrated lower level of the restaurant, just may be!
Recently, some friends and I stopped into Delicatessen in SoHo for a bite during one of our nightly escapades. Expecting to enjoy the standard upscale comfort food the eatery has become famous for in the casual-chic cafeteria style dining room on the street level, you can imagine our surprise when the hostess lead us down a flight of stairs at the inner end of the bar and into a lower level with a totally different vibe.
Even the trip down the stairs was a beautiful experience showcasing a picturesque cutout of two different levels of the city - an amazing juxtaposition between the weathered urban buildings surrounding the restaurant, and the modern feel of the clean lines and elegant simplicity of Delicatessen's "cocktail" level.
The lower level lounge is an indoor interpretation of a courtyard, the green leather couches line the perimeter like hedges and shrubbery, while the glass ceiling overhead provides a view of the real NY sky. Glance to the walls surrounding the room to find a taste of the New York City streets with an upscale-graffiti-esque mural by local artist Juan José Heredia.
Take a left at the bottom of the grand staircase and you'll find yourself in a swanky lair-like lounge. The "Mini Bar," as it is so cleverly named, boasts walls lined with tiny bottles illuminated by overhead lights, and leather couches for a comfortable place to park. It is the perfect spot to hold a private party or gathering with friends - it can hold up to 40 people for a reception-style event, or 20 for a sit-down meal.
After we enjoyed a cocktail in the underground bar, we finally made our way up to a waiting corner booth table to dive into the menu. While some of us immediately went for our reliable favorites (cheeseburger spring rolls with a ketchup-mustard sauce, sliders, and fried chicken in a bucket,) others ventured into uncharted waters with summer specials like lobster rolls, and New England Cod. Whether or not one chose a tried-and-true entrée or a seasonal sample, we all left full and satisfied!
And if all else fails - you can't go wrong with the fries!
Peace and Love,
la bohémienne
all images via delicatessennyc.com
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