With all the buzz surrounding Ye Waverly Inn, I thought it high time to head down there and see if I could actually score a lucrative table next to regulars Calvin Klein, Molly Sims, Milla Jovovich and various Vanity Fair editor types.
As it turns out, the Waverly is so heavily guarded and overstaffed that even going to the bathroom (which was my only glimpse into the actual restuarant) means a full up and down to see if you are actually worthy of stepping that far back into where the special people are.
The Waverly isn't open to the public yet, and speculation abounds as to if it ever will be. The menu still says Preview, as it has for the past month, and there's no phone number. On my way back from the ladies I bumped into what seemed to be the manager and took the opportunity to ask him how to make a coverted reservation. Here's how the conversation went: (him, looking dandy and with his nose turned up) "We take reservations two days in advance" (me) "But, there's no phone number, correct?" (nose upturned even more) "Yes, but we have two girls here from 12 to 6 that take your reservation by walk in" (me) "So, what if you have to, you know, 'work' during 12 and 6?" (eyes rolling) "well, then I guess you have to send someone" (me) "Yeah", (followed by a fit of laughter) "that would be nice, wouldn't it?"
As I made my way back to the bar, Michael Caine was being seated at one of the numerous empty tables (obviously reserved for types that have access to the secret number, which does in fact exist). And even though the latest review in New York Magazine claims the food is only so so, like everyone else who is turned away but enchanted by what lays beyond the 4 stool bar, you can bet I'll be back to try again.
1 comment:
I am really enjoying reading your experiences in NY. I always regret that I didn't move there when I was young and unattached just to experience all it has the offer. Although Vancouver is my home, NYC is one of my favorite cities in the world! Keep up the great blogs.
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