
The Catbird Seat seats just 22 people in the evening for a tasting menu. Reservations are a must and that will give you the time when you are to arrive. The building has a club on the upstairs level but there is one blond wood door below where a small reception room with an elevator is located. The hostess will escort you to the restaurant in the order you arrive for your appointed time. Seating is at a U-shaped bar around the kitchen. Our night they did not seat those who arrived at the same time at adjacent seats so people on either side will be ahead of or behind you in receiving the set menu. People were of various ages and pretty friendly as were the 4 chefs. Chef Ryan Poli was in there cooking as well as presenting and explaining courses. His brother Matthew Poli serves as Beverage Director and has assembled a nice wine list to chose from as well as offering pairings. Continue reading