I had a first look at Devin Tavern late last week. The website describes it as a “rustic American tavern.” I didn’t detect much rusticity in the décor, which reminded me of a country club, but it certainly applied to the cuisine.
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A Tavern, by its dictionary definition, is a “bar serving food.” Certainly, a tavern can be that simple—a convivial place to drink cold pints and chow down on greasy burgers. I am thinking of Pete’s, and the one on Jane. Then again, in New York City, a tavern can be quite a bit more grand, as in the one called Gramercy. Somewhere in between these two extremes fits Devin Tavern, the sophomore project from Michael Waterhouse and John Mautone, the down-to-earth guys behind the impossibly popular steakhouse and after-work cocktail joint, Dylan Prime.
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Having successfully branded themselves onto beef with Dylan Prime Steakhouse, Michael Waterhouse and John Mautone (Drink Tank Restaurant Group) have set out to expand their Tribeca empire and culinary repertoire with their newest venture, Devin Tavern. With chef Christopher Dunn in the driver's seat, the rustic New American menu breaths new and inspired life into classic continental fare. Trimmed with comfy camel banquettes, brick walls, and candle-lit sconces, the space evokes a definitively masculine feel, impressive enough for a testosterone-filled business dinner, yet somehow cozy enough for a date.
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First Impressions: Devin Tavern and Staghorn Steakhouse
The portion of my brain that stores happy memories of salty chocolate desserts and snacks is so crowded with nut clusters (almond, peanut, cashew) and chocolate-covered pretzels (but not milk chocolate, please not milk chocolate) that I constantly forget about another fine member of this noble clan: the chocolate-covered potato chip.
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Elegant, yet comfortable, intimate yet spacious, Devin Tavern, the recently opened Tribeca haven for fine-tuned rustic American fare arrives from the restaurateurs who brought us Dylan Prime. Inhabiting two spacious floors with separate rooms for private parties or business luncheons, an arched exposed brick wall dually divides the space and cultivates comfort. The smallest details--custom sconces, specially made rubber coasters, and large enveloping chairs--are invitations to stay a (long) while and enjoy a few of the house's specialty cocktails and extensive menu, prepared by 29-year old executive chef, Christopher Dunn.
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Dylan Prime makes an awesome cocktail, sadly that’s all I remember about my visit to the restaurant a couple of years ago. A large group of friends and I attempted to and succeeded in having one of each of their dozen or so cocktails apiece. Some food was consumed and I remember it being pleasing, but when I think back on the evening I spent at Dylan Prime the memory is of a jubilant time fueled by great cocktails. Blurry as this memory may be it is a fond one, so when I heard the Dylan Prime team would be opening Devin Tavern I was definitely interested in checking it out. Last night, check it out is what we did.
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