2nd Ave btw 88th and 89th St.

Used to be Elaine’s, and while I have no frame of reference, having never visited the former tenant, this place draws a good crowd, particularly a big older crowd  mixed with a younger crowd, and it gets pretty packed.  Two separate rooms, the larger more of a sitting/dining area, the smaller the bar area.  Service is pretty good, above average drinks at above average prices, taste fine.

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