Cal Elliott’s Rye Opens in Williamsburg
As far as soft openings go, Cal Elliott’s debut of Rye snuck in with barely a murmur. Situated at 275 S. 1st St. in Williamsburg, Rye’s lovely wood, and glass doors give no indication there is food and drink to be had behind them. And given the sparse crowd last night, the former Dressler and DuMont co-chef has kept it low key…(read the rest of my post as featured on the New York Press website).
April 6th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Eight of us had dinner there on Friday night. The food was good (if not tiy portions for entrees well over what they should be)…and the service was friendly. When we asked for something — say bread or a fork, we were told sorry, its a soft opening and we are working out the kinks..I think we were told that by more than one person at least 3 times….no problem, we get it.. so when the bill arrives and the gratuity is included 20%..we thought that was a bit presumptuous to not only ask us to be patient and accomodating, but then to decide for us what we thought the evening was worth.
April 13th, 2009 at 1:04 am
Elliott as in Cal Elliott has two(2) ‘t’s.