Open Auditions

We eat out a lot. Partly because we have crazy schedules, partly because we’re lazy and partly because we like to eat out. Because of that and because we’re creatures of habit, we’re regulars at a couple of different places.

One of those places has sadly closed its doors. The Mayrose, on Broadway and 21st street is becoming something else. Gone is the low-key, mostly tourist free atmosphere and, of course, the delicious simple food that hit the spot – every time.

So now we’re looking for a good breakfast spot. Someplace where the customers aren’t pretentious and where the food is good. This morning we went to the “Chat n’Chew on 16th street. It’s a long and narrow eatery in the basement, with a few tables outside. The tourist ratio was a bit high for my taste, but the place is quite cozy. The food options were basic – lacking for a veg like me – but the deserts displayed up front were absolutely killer!

Overall, the place is OK. Decent food and reasonable prices. The wait staff is very inattentive and our coffee was cold – unintentionally. The spot of favorite low key breakfast joint is still open. Replacing the Mayrose is no easy task…