Thursday, September 24, 2009

The Kingswood

Australian meets American New and together decide to be trendy is what you get with The Kingswood. First impression when you walk into this joint is that you are no longer out for dinner but entered an upscale social scene. The bar is a very cool square shaped bar with a brass top for that aged look. It will most likely be packed with groups of girls waiting for a table, businessmen doing the same, or just a few people looking to get a drink in a place with a cool atmosphere.

It may be tough to get your first drink on a busy Thursday night, but once you do you'll actually be hoping that your table is not ready for another 45 minutes. I'm not very good with the whole luck thing therefore our table is ready seconds after we get our drinks. The restaurant is divided in 2 with front section that set up to cater more towards the bar crowd meaning that it is a less intimate vibe as the tables are close and this section flows right into the bar. On the other side is a big open area with lots of seating but you are now a good distance from the bar noise.

The food is just silly. Definitely start with the mussels with lemongrass, green curry, coconut cilantro and jalapeno. Great dipping bread is served with the meal. Mmmm, these were good. I next move onto Ruby's burger with sweet chili sauce and I'm happy as a pig in sh*t. Side of sauteed broccoli w/ rock salt to make me not feel like a total gluttonous animal.
Call this Australian, call it whatever but The Kingswood is a definite winner whether you're headed there for drinks or great dinner in the West Village.

The Kingswood
121 W 10th St
New York, NY 10079
(212) 645-0018
http://www.kingswoodnyc.com/

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