16 January 2008

Home Restaurant

20 Cornelia Street
New York, NY 10014
212-243-9579


As the news came out that after ten years David Page and Barbara Shinn were selling and have now sold Home Restaurant to their former silent partner to focus on their Shinn Estate Vineyards winery and bed and breakfast in Mattituck on Long Island's North Fork, we decided to make one last visit before the closing for renovations scheduled for early 2008.

Home seemed as cozy as ever and the menu retained its comfort food base. We found the kitchen's preparation a little tired and apart from some wonderful fried onion rings, nothing was exceptional.

The service was problematic. Our waitress seemed upset by the pending sale and temporary closure and was less than attentive.

The wine list that has always featured Long Island and US regional wines remained comprehensive, although many listed wines were not available (as they used existing inventory prior to the now concluded sale).

While our memories will remain, it was clear that in this case you truly can never go Home again.

Home Restaurant - Closing

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