New Bohemian gets Gilled

Alexandra Gill of the Globe and Mail hit The New Bohemian on West Broadway last week and left confused and thoroughly unimpressed. In what she calls a nightclub masquerading as a casual restaurant, The New Bohemian features “a conventional menu, food that is barely edible and strangely confused decor.” The Gill article is worth a read but if you’re not inclined to click thru, here’s a summary:

• Shabby bordello design theme
• Contrived attempt to emulate the over-designed eclecticism of Browns Social House but with a much smaller budget
• Menu hops around the globe with no apparent rhyme or reason
• The only way to enjoy the food here is to get bleeding-eyed drunk
• The late-night crowd is younger, but hardly hip
• Wannabe Yaletowners who couldn’t be bothered to cross the bridge

Ouch.

 

Last modified: May 19, 2008