Staple & Fancy

"Capacity: 18 Staple & Fancy’s main dining room is already great for special occasions, but they have a private room in the back with a big, long table that’s an extra special place to get their $85 chef’s tasting menu." - aimee rizzo

"Staple & Fancy is probably the closest you’ll ever come to eating pasta in a classy brick shipping warehouse, even if that’s not on your bucket list. Have a nice seat at the bar next to your own personal lamp and order a glass of red and the pappardelle bolognese topped with ricotta and orange zest." - aimee rizzo

"Multiple restaurants closed as part of a deal to free up more cash and focus on expanding existing concepts." - Gabe Guarente

"You could have a terrific birthday dinner around a big table at Staple & Fancy if you order small plates, eat pasta, drink wine, and call lit a night. Or, you could spend $60 a person for the tasting menu. It’s a great way to do something celebratory without going totally overboard, that way nobody has to resent the guest of honor for tricking everyone into spending the majority of their rent on a few bites of food. The space looks like a classy brick shipping warehouse, so whether you decide to dress up or wear jeans, you won’t feel out of place. photo credit: Chona Kasinger" - Aimee Rizzo