First, a little bit of history on Tavern on the Green. The building housing the restaurant was originally the sheepfold that housed the sheep that grazed Sheep Meadow; built to a design by Calvert Vaux in 1870. It became a restaurant as part of a 1934 renovation of the park under Robert Moses, New York City’s Commissioner of Parks. It’s located near Central Park West and West 66th Street.

I have been frequenting this famous restaurant for years. My time there started about twenty years ago when Warner LeRoy owned it and it had that infamous crystal room overlooking the patio. It had that seventies feel. It was like a maze, though, walking through the hallways. They were filled with mirrors from floor to ceiling. After a few cocktails, you can definitely feel lost and even more woozy than before entering. My goodness.

I recently returned to the new Tavern on the Green with the farmhouse feel. Each room was different than the other. First, while walking into the foyer there was a gigantic vase filled with flowers. Too gigantic to be real. After, there’s the old dark wood paneling in the bar room. It then opens up the main dining area. It was bright with floor to ceiling windows and it did feature the kitchen where the chefs are creating their specialties.  We feasted on roasted chicken over rice which was a bit dry and the service wasn’t that great.

We then ventured outside where it was a beautiful Summer evening. We had after dinner drinks and relaxed on one of the outdoor couches. It was a perfect night to star gaze. Overall, it was a beautiful and lovely evening and I would definitely continue to enjoy one of New York’s oldest restaurants.

Love,
Rose