Cafe Carlyle
New York, NY 10021-1827
Phone: (212) 744-1600
Fax: (212) 717-4682
04/18/2008 Posted by mapleleaves
We saw Elaine Stritch perform here last year, but I'm just getting around to writing a review. We had 7:00 reservations for dinner, so we were already most of the way through our wonderful (but VERY expensive) dinner by the time her show started at 8:45. (Important note - check the hotel's web site and see if dinner is required with tickets; sometimes it is, sometimes it isn't, and you may be able to go just for the later show and drinks) The show was incredible - the room is so small you feel like you pushed the coffee table out of the way and hosted Elaine Stritch and a five-piece band in your living room! It was our first time there, but they gave us a table with a great view right on the walkway between the back door and the stage. Ms. Stritch stopped and shook hands with everyone along that row on the way out! Looking forward to returning to New York, and checking out the recently renovated Cafe!
Pros: Incomparable performances, timeless room
Cons: Get comfortable at the teeny table; you'll be there a while!
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