Been here a few times, it's a fun spot to come with a few friends. Can get quite loud. Most of the tapas are good and some good wine selections. Do not like their churros, idk why they add cinnamon sugar on them...that is Mexican not Spanish. Will I be back...Sí read more

Concept is great! Execution is lacking. They have created a legit European feel, standing/high table ordering of food/wine in a somewhat chaotic environment. Awesome. Problem is, they're one to two staff short. See this too often, owners who are so focused on the spreadsheet that they don't understand the benefit of paying one additional person. It was so slow because they haven't hired enough people that we almost left, and we saw another table finally get up and leave. Staff forgot to bring my wine. Check took forever. Decent tapas. great space, decent (definitely not great) wine, nice staff, but.........I would not go back. Does not function well. read more

My friends were right about how good the food is here. The serving quantity satisfied two diners. Employees demonstrate attentiveness, provide information readily and deliver superior service. The restaurant features current decor that doesn't feel sterile. I appreciate what this spot offers and will be back. read more

Awesome wine bar in the flatiron area. Would recommend going as no more than a group of 4 as the tables are all bench style, first come first serve. Good selection of wines and they also have good food. All the wines are awesome, food-wise I recommend the pan con tomate and the various cheeses. Minus a star as the service can be quite slow and inattentive at times. read more

This is a very cute and cozy (small) wine bar with high quality tapas tucked away just off Irving Place. They keep it simple here with a short, straightforward menu and the wine selection is great. I will say, the space is very small inside and echoed quite a lot. My friend and I ended up moving outside because it was extremely loud (despite there only being a couple other groups seated at the time). The service wasn't necessarily bad, but our waiter was not really knowledgeable about the menu items or wine selection which seemed strange to me. The menu is written out on a board at the front of the bar--not only is it hard to distinguish between each item, but also there is no description so questions were warranted. We did feel a little rushed as they piled everything on our table at once to the point where it was difficult to set down my drink. And, my waiter tried taking my expensive glass of wine that I was nowhere near done with away without me noticing... Honestly don't think this would be a good first date spot as things didn't exactly go smoothly. Despite the minor service flaws, everything we ordered was delicious, except for the arugula and shaved fennel salad that seemed to have just been extremely over salted by accident. This is a solid casual spot to stop by for a drink after work or before dinner. Not to mention, the surrounding area is gorgeous too. read more

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Very cute and casual wine bar! We got the charcuterie board ($25 and didn't have cheese ) and 2 glasses of bubbly white wine. It's a little cramped but still a very cute place to stop by after a dinner. read more

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Bar Jamón is a nice place to get some decent tapas near Union Square or to grab a couple glasses of wine before dinner. If you have a very intense appetite, this may not be the place for you in terms of food. However, if you have an intense appetite for wine, then Bar Jamón is perfect. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the various wines and made great recommendations. As a warning, this place is very small, and it may be best to visit with a party less than four folks during prime dinner hours. From my understanding, Bar Jamón does not take reservations. read more

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... Review your bill before paying The server charges us $52 for an appetizer that was $18 and they added $11 for three pieces of bread. ... unfortunate because it's a cute place but the server we had was shady, looking to get a couple of extra bucks. read more

They need to work on the acoustics here. It's a tiny place. And somehow was super packed throughout the night. Could barely hear my dining companion. Tables are long and shared so you sit across from your person and are elbow to elbow with the people sitting next to you. Food was good. I lied our waiter well enough, he was a young guy. Though he was busy so while he passed us a bunch, it was tough to flag him down at times to order more stuff. Then there was an older gentleman who hovered. But in a really unpleasant way. I can't describe but it was his aura all together. It's like he didn't like it when we didn't know our order a minute after I sat down, he really wanted to make sure we kept ordering drinks. It was overall uncomfortable. The food- The calamari was unexpected but good. It was blanched and shredded. Beets we had with the goat cheese on the side. Olives are olives Octopus was good read more

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The more I come to Bar Jamon, the more I love it. Just consistently exceptional wine, excellent food and great service in a casual neighborhood wine bar. Prior 4 stars doesn't do justice read more

We attended a Spanish wine tasting dinner at Bar Jamon and were extremely impressed with the food and the service. The quality of the tapas was as good as anything we have eaten in Spain. Any halfway decent tapas bar can serve up good jamon or decent patatas bravas, but Bar Jamon goes well beyond that. The Confit Goat with Avocado Queso, Scallion Ash, and Pistachios is one of the very best meat dishes I have had in a long time. As the New York Times has said about their food, "hard to . . . find a New York restaurant where [the dishes] are satisfying one after another." Bar Jamon really delivers soul satisfying dishes one after another. read more

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Very crowded. Very loud. Slow service when busy. Check your bill. Bread service even if not ordered specifically is added as a charge. Wine is good. read more

Small place, tucked down a side street: Dark and intimate inside, with a couple of big shared tables. The food menu is written up on a big blackboard behind the bar: I guess the menu is fairly standard, doesn't change but they have occasional specials. Main food / tapas are meats/ cheeses and similar small plates which can be easily prepared without "cooking". We also had the Spanish omelette which was tasty, plus jamon Serrano and manchego cheese. We had glasses of red wine, they come with a glass and a mini flask refill so it's like a glass and a half (reflected in the price). It's a nice place for a quite chat maybe on the way to or from somewhere busier. read more

One of best Spanish tapas places in in the city. Iberico Jamon are my fav item in the menu, they are little pricy compare to other tapas places but I'd recommend. You should plan for reservation ahead. read more

Spanish tapas bar! Tip: No reservations accepted and this place gets jam packed so try to get here earlier or very late for a better dining experience. When I get there on a Saturday at 8pm, it was packed. There were no free spots to sit and there were lots of people standing around everywhere, drinking. When some seating was finally was available, I had to uncomfortably brush pass people and step over a bag to get to my seat. Then later, uncomfortably brush pass even more people to get to the bathroom. This is a tiny tight space. All the tables are high top bar stool, communal tables, so there is very little privacy if that is what you are looking for. Also it gets very noisy. At times its hard to have a conversation. Though once seated, it is a nice and cozy place, with a nice warm wood interior. Dimly lit with candles abound. Kinda romantic, if you're okay with sitting right next to strangers. The menu is written on a blackboard behind the bar. All the tapas (small plates) were excellent. It's good to go with friends, then you get to try more dishes. Some of dishes I tasted were: Eggplant and Spanish Anchovy Cazuela with Moroccan Toast and Herb Salad $17.00 Raw Coho Salmon with Flor de Anis and Champagne Grapes $15.00 Scallops with Plum Mint Tea and Toasted Ginger $17.00 Foie Gras with Cinco Cebollas $19.00 Skirt Steak with Romesco and Onion Mermelada $17.00 Chilled Shrimp al Ajillo with Zucchini Pancake and Sungold Tomatoes $17.00 read more

4.5 stars. Bar Jamon is a great choice in flatiron. It gets packed on weekends so be aware of lines. Big fan of the decor - it's long shared tables where you can stand/sit, dim lighting, and it can get loud. Bar Jamon delivers on quality wine and yes, jamon. Always opt for jamon iberico, delicious and melts in your mouth. The servers are always helpful in pairing wine with the food you order. It's a great place for a small dinner or a date. I wouldn't suggest coming here for groups larger than 4 since the space is small. read more

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I give full 5 star here for the total experience. This is a wine bar mostly, food is limited as is the tiny space. However the menu selections of light tapas and Spanish small plates are fantastic for noshing while sampling any number of Spanish wines. Wine selections ranges from most modest (but excellent) to the rarest and most pricey. Ditto for the sherries. Causal friendly service, tiny cozy space, perfect place to spend some quality time quaffing great wines with a little nosh on side. read more

Bar Jamón - Killer bocadillo 10 bucks. With killer Tempranillo 10 bucks. Fantastic. - Spanish Near Me - New York, New York

My team held its work holiday dinner at Bar Jamón, which I was thrilled about since it gave me the chance to check out a place that I had been wanting to visit.  The space accommodated about 25 people, so we rented the entire room, with its high-top tables.  The restaurant was mainly a wine and tapas bar, so our beverage offerings were limited to water and house white, red, and sparkling wines.  I selected the Casa Mono Brut Cava, which included Macabeo, Parellada, Chardonnay, and Xarel-lo grapes, and carried the name of their parent restaurant nextdoor, Casa Mono.  Though it was referred to as a "brut", it was actually rather fruity and bright.  The staff was really on top of their game, consistently refilling our glasses before we could even finish the contents in front of us, which led to a bit of a messy evening... Thankfully, we were able to enjoy a vast selection of tapas, in addition to all of the booze.  The Tortilla Clásica was a typical, Spanish egg and potato casserole that was topped with a garlic aioli and paprika.  Despite my usual dislike of mayo-based condiments, I rather enjoyed this light and zesty topping on the delicate quiche, which included a flaky crust and fluffy interior.    There was also a plate of creamy Burrata that was balanced by acidity from balsamic vinegar and macerated tomatoes.  An earthy, Dry-Aged Beef Tartaré had been tossed with a porcini cream and topped with scallions.  Fluke and sweet potatoes were cubed and turned into a ceviche, served in tiger milk.  Their House Salad included sprigs of some sort of lettuce or chicory, tossed with pickled raisins for sweetness.   I peeled slices of Lardo Ibérico off of a pickled ratatouille, focusing on the stewed tomatoes and eggplant.  I simply loved the Golden Beets, which were served over soft Valdeón blue cheese and blueberries.  There was also sliced, Spicy Chorizo with Pickled Peppers and Scallions that I heard was fabulous, but did not try.  The meal culminated with a plate of crispy, cinnamon-covered Churros with a warm Chocolate dipping sauce, which received mixed reviews.   Overall, our Bar Jamón feast was excellent.  From the service to the creative and flavor-packed dishes to the wine selection, we simply had a blast! read more

I have been here countless times, but never got a chance to write a review. This place never disappoints. It can be tough to get a spot (not reservations, few tables), even on weekdays. The place is sister restaurant of Michelin star Casa Mono next door. They even serve the same pan con tomate and if you ordered a bottle of wine here while waiting for your table at Casa Mono they can transfer it for you. Super smooth transition. The place is good for dates, small gathering of friends, or if you are just visiting the city by yourself, I would recommend it too given the communal high tables. Food is out of this world and wine selection also very good. Plates are medium sized, tapas style, meant to share. Last time we shared (2 people): - Pan con tomate ($6): so simple and so good we got two of this. Toasted bread with diced tomatoes and the best olive oil you will ever try. - Smoked Trout with Charred Parsley and Capers ($12): both me and my bf loved this one. Our favorite behind pan con tomate. - Calamares with Olive Tapenade and Radicchio ($9): delish. You need to get this. - Fluke Ceviche with Tony el Tigre and Camote ($13): ok, but nothing extraordinary. In the past we had jamones and they were all great. A must if you come here. Regarding wine, we got Hermanos Peciña Señorío de P. Peciña Vendimia Seleccionada Reserva 2006 ($78), which we had last time and was amazing. Service was really good too. The Argentine waiter is the man! read more

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Cramped, tight, dark. Perfect. Standing at the counter, embracing European culture. Tiny place with excellent wines and food. All Tapas and small plates, all very fresh, all a great combo of flavors expertly arranged right in front of you. Not to mention the several kinds of pure Jamon. Outstanding informal service and for NY a balanced value for money. read more

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Cute little spot with tons of room on a Saturday night. The cheese plate was delicious, and the red wine selection was fantastic. This is the perfect spot for a quiet, romantic, candlelit meal. read more

This place brings back memories of Malaga for me. Especially when the unibrow waiter came by. I have no idea how I am attracted to that, but I am. My circuits are wired weird. We started off with some "cuarto de vino," which is a bit more than a glass of wine. I, of course, am hooked on Tempranillo for the moment and like dry and light bodied reds, so this worked for me. We had a few tapas which were excellent. The duck liver foie gras was out of this world with the apricot jam. A taste burst, orgasmic feeling immediately registered in my head. We also had the camarones with capers. Fresh and succulent. The bocarones were delicious and just like the ones I had in Espana. We also had the piquillo, stuffed red peppers. Que bueno! They also had bocadillos on the menu and also churros, which I will try next time around. Seating is limited and first-come first serve. A nice couple left right when we arrived, so no waiting. A great place to start off the evening. Vino y tapas. Next stop, Madrid! read more

Us: "Why are the churros cold?" Bar dude: "Because it was already made." WTF It was a perfect moment of foreshadowing - Queen's "Another One Bites the Dust" was playing in the background and that summarized this place and where it sits among the litter of tapas places that dare to corrupt my beautiful city with their mediocrity. I don't think anybody will notice if this one bites the dust - the folks in the neighborhood will undoubtedly move on to the next undifferentiated tapas bar. Maybe those others will even have warm churros to offer. Oh, the coffee was really good here. Saved it from being a one star stinker. read more

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Bar Jamon is a great spot for a quick glass of wine, some great charcuterie, super chic service, communal tables, casual fun, making new friends, running randomly in to other friends, and overall enjoyment of life and the relentless pursuit for the perfection of it. Few things: - It's super small so seating is limited, very - Due to the small amount of seating, it gets very tough to get seats - Bar area is standing room only, no seats + Great wine by the glass list + Great selection of cured meats, etc + Easily accessible and several bars nearby to stumble to in case it is really busy at Bar Jamón! + The bar is VERY busy during their busy times but the bartenders do a very good job serving the standing room only, bar THIS has been a review by Gaurav read more

Solid stuff. Super courteous staff who never rushed us even though place is quite small. Once seated at communal table you're treated like family. Definitely felt the pain of the Rioja the next night but was delicious and on point in accompanying the dizzying array of tapas. Jamon and octopus and cheeses were the standouts for sure. read more

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Tiny and dim, w/ more sex appeal per sq. inch than most high-end eateries; Bar jamon is awesome! As a single diner, I was treated very well by the multi-tasking counter guys. They made excellent recommendations ( it might have helped that I'm familiar w/ Tapas & know a wee bit of spanish) and gave me an extra plate of pan con tomate. All in all, excellent vibe & service, reasonable price, and food was damn good (best bocadillo ever!), they only lose 1 star for a cold tortilla ( I know tradition is room temp, but it was in the window on a brisk night ) As I said, SEXY! So get a sexy date (or not), put on some sexy clothes (or not), and eat some sexy tapas!! read more

Bar Jamón - OK, it's dark, but it's dark inside too - Spanish Near Me - New York, New York

The dimly lit room was at capacity with 20+ patrons, which already proved too much to handle for 2 waiters alternating between the bar and tables. (A side of olive oil took 30 minutes). The room was very loud, but conversation can still be carried on effectively. Tapas and wine are ordered at the bar. Good size portions with my following favorites: Quail En Ecabeche (served cold with figs), Trout with Avruga Caviar, and Jamon Serrano Fermin. Parties of two or three would be most ideal without feeling cramped, as well as being more likely to be seated within a short amount of time. read more

SUPER small... We showed up late (around 11:30 pm) on a Friday night and there were no spots available, and not really anywhere to wait for a spot inside. We were awkwardly standing by the door to the kitchen and having to move every time someone came in or out of it. This might not be a problem when the weather is nice and you can wait outside, but it was about 2 degrees and that was not an option. Luckily, we only had to wait about 15 minutes. The tables are all communal. There's only 3 long high-top tables in total in the whole place. The menu is on the blackboard and there is an extensive printed wine list (with some very pricey bottles). The octopus was great but the jamon I found to be just okay (funny given the name). We ordered one of the "cheap" ($80) bottles and it was also just okay. I'd come here if I lived in the area and was meeting a friend for a glass of wine, but wouldn't go out of my way for it nor would I come here for a full meal. read more

A cute, tiny tapas bar that gets super crowded. Get there early and try to snag the seats at the window, the best place to sit, in my opinion. The head waiter was very nice and helpful. The other waiters were more rushed and cared more about bussing than allowing you to enjoy your food. They came by several times to try to take our plates before we were done. We spent about $60 per person for two women, and we shared a bottle of wine. I was happily full! The Spanish omelet is very good. Normally, I don't like this dish, but theirs was simple and delish. We didnt go full-on splurge mode and went for the Jamon Serrano instead of the iberico. We were happy with the choice. Although, I would recommend getting both if you're up for a lot of Jamon! We also shared the olives, meat and cheese plate, bocadillo, and flan. I would stick the the two Jamon plates and the Spanish omelet, and probably do the pan con tomate. Make sure to ask for olive oil so you can dip your bread. read more

Bar Jamón - Our spread! And best seats! - Spanish Near Me - New York, New York

I used to love this spot but came here tonight at 11:35pm (Saturday) and we were turned away because they had already done last call even though their website says they close at midnight. I understand doing last call 10-15 min before close but 25 seems excessive and lazy. There were plenty of people still eating, I'm not sure why they didn't want our money but I'm really disappointed. What a change from previously closing at 2am back in the day. Don't plan on coming back which makes me sad because the food is so good and service is usually on point. read more

A lovely neighborhood wine bar with good ambiance. Can get very crowded even on the weekdays, but it adds to the European charm. Docking off a star because the waiter did not seem very knowledgeable or helpful about the specifics of both the wine and cheese menus. read more

Well, considering I met my future wife on a blind date at Bar Jamon 13 years ago (to the day) for tapas... and we stayed for 5 hours chatting, enjoying tapas, wine, and the scene... I have to give this place 5 stars! read more

I've been to Casa Mono before but this was my first time at Bar Jamon. My friend and I came on the early side of the evening so it was easy to get a spot within the small taperia. Immediately I knew I would like the place as the atmosphere and setting does make it feel like an authentic taperia. It can easily fit in among the more contemporary and fashionable tapas spots of Barcelona or Madrid. And the wine list, while not particularly extensive, was quite good. The food was also very good. We ordered olives, jamon serrano, 2 kinds of cheese, and an indulgent crostini with foie gras. It was a simple yet fantastic spread and we thoroughly enjoyed it. I would definitely not mind being a regular here. read more

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Oh my! What a great place to have a business party under 35 people! Food is great! Really!! I don't like to get stuffed and get lost lol, so tapas is a great way to go for me I totally forgot to take a picture! Foie Graz plate was amazing! Grilled octopus was YUMMY! Many different type of cheese plates! All good they shave prosciutto there read more

Went last week while waiting for my seat at Casa Mono . Always so well received by the bartenders, had a gorgeous Mencia and ordered the incontournable Pan con Tomate (can't ever go wrong with this simple yet so perfectly made classic). Also couldn't help noticed the few new items on the menu such as their Rib eye tartare which was amazing, so flavorful and not afraid to say probably the best tartare I've ever had. Cannot wait to go back! read more

I don't know whyI don't come here more often. But I will now. Proximity to my place is prefect when looking for high quality eats and quaffs with Europe's style. Although I've never been to Spain, in my mind tapas joints are like this. Brief but excellent menu, well informed staff and casual atmosphere. Was there a few weeks ago and forgot to post, don't remember all the food. Here are must eats: Pan con tomate Pulpo We had some salad that was not a salad and was amazing. We ordered 2. Great for dates, catching up with friends or solo. Intimate and tasty spoke on the adorable Irving place. read more

This tiny spot is a nostalgic place my friends and I used to come to when we first moved to the City over 10 years ago. With folks in town visit, we returned to our old stomping grounds. The space is small, but has a nice romantic or intimate feel to it. I loved the mixed olives and the Pan con Tomate was out of this world - delicious tomato, salt, on buttery toasted bread! read more

I came once here before and the service was slow but the food was pretty good. Today I came with my boyfriend and we sat for 25 minutes and the waitress with the chunky highlights never came to us ONCE. We were ready to spend a lot of money but clearly she couldn't be bothered to check on us meanwhile the groups on both sides of us were well catered to. I will never be back, this place only seats 30 or so people but there is only one airhead attending to the patrons? Something needs to change here. read more

Bar Jamon is really a gem of a place. Right next to Casa Mono, it's a great place to stop by for some wine and tapas. It's absolutely tiny, with a couple communal high tables, and maximum capacity I believe of 35 people. I came on Sunday night with a friend at 630pm, and there was no wait thankfully. I've also come late on a Sunday night ~9pm and there was only a minimal wait. It's dimly lit and quite chattery / loud, and overall has great ambience. Wine and food are both amazing, but what I love the most here is the service... the servers are all extremely tentative and friendly. Not overbearing at all, and checking in on us at all the right times. The wine list was extensive, and the food written on a chalkboard above the bar. It's separated into Vegetables, Cheese, Meats, and Fish, and they're all charcuterie or tapa style. We had the Beets with valdeon and Blueberries, Fluke Ceviche, Manchego and a goat cheese that wasn't on the menu, Jamon Iberico. The manchego, goat cheese, and jamon iberico came out first with a generous helping of crunchy-crusted bread, all of which was delicious. Then the fluke ceviche and beets, both of which were amazing. I loved the sweetness of the blueberries with the beets in particular. We also splurged and got the churros + chocolate for dessert. They actually take ~15 minutes to prepare, so maybe order before you're finished with your food if you're in a rush. They were worth the wait though! Crispy and served with a dollop of melted chocolate, coated in sugar... scrumptious. Bar Jamon has become a favourite of mine for wine, snacks, or a full dinner. I'd love to come back! read more

So I uh, met my significant other here for our first date. [Looks over at significant other sitting on the other end of the couch, his face bathed in blue laptop glow.] It went so poorly that there almost wasn't a date #2. [Stops smiling so he won't know that I'm up to no good on the internet again.] It all started at Bar Jamon. I arrive and see him sitting on a bench outside. Elbows resting on knees. Loose linen shirt billowing slightly in the breeze. Khaki shorts. Those ubiquitous fratbro Adidas slides. Not how I usually order my enchiladas, but hey. He springs up when he sees me. This is the second time I've ever spoken to him and the air is tinged with "first meeting" static, making even the people around us anxious and nervous. This is how we greet each other: Him: Hey! Me: Hey! Him: How are you! Me: Good! How are you? Him: How are you! i let his extra "how are you" linger in the autumnal air as we step inside the bar. The ambiance at Bar Jamon is what I call, "euro-fresh," because i'm an ugly fat-fingered American who lumps all the European countries together. It is lively but not uncomfortably packed, and service is easy and smooth. I like this place. We stand by the wall for no more than a minute, waiting for seats to open. Suddenly, an entire bottle of wine falls off its place on the wall and lands beside my plastic-shoed date. The bottle shatters, bleeds out on the floor, wet shards of dark glass blinking up at us. A server swoops in and cleans up the gruesome sight with nary a word of blame or disdain. Euro-fresh is the best kind of fresh! We are seated at a slim counter and order a responsible ("aka, meagre!" -21yo me) amount of wine. Red as a bodega macintosh. Polite conversation is had. No one is buzzed. Just two grown-ups living the euro-fresh life. We finish our wine and step out into the slightly frenetic fuzz that befalls Union Square at rush-hour. Bathed in the flattering halo of magic hour, we circle the block --my high-heeled boots syncopating with the flip-flap of his polymer slides. When we talk about this walk in the future, I will claim to barely remember it, and he will argue that it was the most shocking part of the date. According to him, without warning or provocation, I'd suddenly turned to him and said "Wanna see my fake tooth?" Then, before he could assert himself and say no, I allegedly reached into my mouth and pulled out one of my front teeth, glistening with saliva in the setting sun. He allegedly recoiled. I allegedly smiled proudly like a gap-toothed jack-o-lantern or a grizzled uncle returning from the Vietnam War. We circle back to the subway entrance at the bottom of Best Buy. As commuters stream past us like tiny slivers of fish, we solemnly recite the usual litany of declarations that conclude first dates. "Well, I better go. Got class tomorrow!" "This was fun, we should do it again!" "Yeah!" We shake hands like businessmen, and I descend the stairs to the underground train that courses through this city, our city, bloody, unstoppable, veinous. A few days later, he sends me an email with a single attachment: a pdf of a New York Times article about dental health. I do not respond to this strange document production. And we do not see each other again for a long time. Autumn degrades into winter. Fools gather in Times Square to carry the year's disappointments into the next, counting down in unison to the slow and steady descent of a crystal ball. Winter loosens its grip on our throats and in its place, spring, summer's ugly sister. Pastel mannequins cheer on pedestrians as they lean into the rain with black umbrellas shuddering in the wind. Pant hems creep up two precise inches. And slumbering college students awaken to the sound of birdplay. It isn't until May that we meet again, in a parking garage in midtown east. [To be continued in my review of the location of our 2nd date...!] read more