Los Angeles RestaurantsAtlanta|Boston|Chicago|Los Angeles|Miami|New York|Philadelphia|San Francisco|SeattleHome|Tour|Sign Up|Login
My Guide
My Friends
The Colony
City Guide
Buzz
Tools

The Tasting Room (closed)

Print

“Taste reigns supreme at this knockout East Village wine bar and restaurant.” nymag

Cuisine:  American
  Summary  
  Posts   
  Activity   
 
  Posts (100)
Blogs  Relevant  |  Recent
The Tasting Room opened in 2000 in the East Village, and was an immediate hit. Those were the days when the East Village hadn’t quite “arrived” as a dining destination. But diners flocked to the Tasting Room anyway. William Grimes of the Times wasn’t quite as impressed, awarding just one star.Chef C... Read More
Save
Click to Save
Share
Click to Share Post
Maybe, instead of a bun, I could use these.Photo: Melissa HomColin Alevras has admitted (via an Eater comment thread) that the Nolita version of the Tasting Room is closed forever and the time has come for a proper eulogy. Celia Cheng, in her excellent Cravings blog, pays an eloquent tribute to the ... Read More
Save
Click to Save
Share
Click to Share Post
Eater reported yesterday that there is a “Closed for Renovations” sign at the Tasting Room. In the Comments section, chef Colin Alevras confirmed that the restaurant is, indeed, just plain closed (see #16).The Tasting Room had a terrific cult following at their original location in the East Village... Read More
Save
Click to Save
Share
Click to Share Post
We just got this press release this morning about a theatrical event to be held at the Tasting Room. The irony wasn't wasted on us: The Tasting Room is one of the least theatrical restaurants in the city, though none the worse for that. But what will no-frills chef Colin Alevras come up with to go a... Read More
Save
Click to Save
Share
Click to Share Post
Renée & Colin Alevras' original Tasting Room has after much anticipation just reopened as the Tasting Room Wine Bar & Cafe. From the ground (shill probability 58%): "I noticed the Tasting Room Winebar was open the other night and popped in after work. Was told they just opened t... Read More
Save
Click to Save
Share
Click to Share Post
The Tasting Room had added an “Old MacDonald’s” Hamburger to the menu. I read about it on Grub Street, and it sounded intriguing enough to take an after-work detour.Chef Colin Alevras “swore for twenty years that I wouldn’t make one,” that is, a hamburger, “unless I could completely rework it in a w... Read More
Save
Click to Save
Share
Click to Share Post
NOLITA— Ever since the rumors first arose that food media darling and rising star chef Andrew Carmellini would be leaving his three starred A Voce, the food world wondered where he would land. Though he has mentioned intentions of opening a small rustic Italian spot (and a space in Vegas), the where... Read More
Save
Click to Save
Share
Click to Share Post
This past weekend marked the opening of the new Tasting Room in the old M&R Bar space on Elizabeth just south of Houston. The bar is open for business to all comers, but it was mostly friends & family, and the food will be at least 10 days behind the booze. Speaking of old spaces, with t... Read More
Save
Click to Save
Share
Click to Share Post
Sadly, one of our favorite restaurants closed last week. The Tasting Room has been a benchmark of excellence in American cuisine since it opened its doors on 1st Street in 1999. Fans of Colin Alevras’ cooking packed the tiny 26-seat restaurant nightly. Simple, innovative and fresh, the daily menu de... Read More
Save
Click to Save
Share
Click to Share Post
Keeping all your eggs in one skillet.Photo: Melissa Hom Most brunches offer “your choice of eggs,” but Colin Alevras of the Tasting Room is taking the concept to an almost ludicrous degree. In an act of Haute Barnyard extremism, the chef is giving customers the choice of eight different kinds of eg... Read More
Save
Click to Save
Share
Click to Share Post
12345678910Next »   1 - 10 of 100
Submit a Post 
Please Login or Sign Up to Submit a Post.
Title    
Post    5000 character limit
Tags
FoodAtmosphereServiceValue
    
Your Overall Rating: 
Want Your Own
Restaurant Guide?
Save Your Favorites
Keep a Wish List
Get Picks from Friends
Reviews, Lists & more
Create My Guide Now!
Find Out More
Blog|Contact Us|Make Reservations|Privacy
Public Beta — Personalize your free Los Angeles Restaurant Guide
© 2008 Foodist Colony. All rights reserved.