I was recently able to check out Solo, a single floor restaurant within the Sony building.
Solo
The glowing outside wall is extremely interesting and unique. Not only does it change colors, but there are olive oil bottles placed within the glass. If you are lucky enough to be seated at a table near the wall, your table will be cast with a gentle glow all night.
Some of the inside décor failed to impress me. I expected more from a restaurant whose hype was as big as Solo’s. A hostess station greets you upon your arrival; a bar with four stools are located directly behind it. This is a perfect place to get a drink while waiting for your table or party to arrive. It’s too close to the actual patrons for me to validate that it’s a separate bar. The dining areas, of various sizes, are separated by sliding etched glass doors. This would make this restaurant a coveted location for business meetings or an event that requires privacy. Since this restaurant is in midtown I can see how it would be useful for business meetings and more privacy.
On my way to scope out the bathroom and to see if it was noteworthy for this column (it is clean and decorated) I noticed the washing station. It is very clean and nice and has small bread pieces next to it. Discreet and well positioned in the back.
Some other noteworthy mentions: The lights dimmed at 7:30pm. The chatter of clientele filled the air; there was no music. The tables were close together and the noise seemed loud at times. There were diecut tealights on the tables with small candles.
Solo
Its finally ready! Koshertopia has confirmed that Boston’s favorite Kosher cafe, Milk Street is opening this Thursday. The new 23,000 square foot gourmet food hall is opening at 40 Wall Street (Trump Building). Milk Street is under the supervision of the OU and maintains 3 separate kitchens (milk, meat & pareve). The cafe boasts several gourmet food stations including: a barista station, made-to-order breakfasts, made-from-scratch breads, desserts and pastries, pasta bar, Asian specialties, sushi bar, two create-your-own salad bars (one vegetarian, one not), homemade soups, a grill, a rotisserie and a carving station.
