Inside Park at St. Bart's: Got a sin to confess? Come clean over a meal at this landmark church and redeem your soul and stomach. Better yet, bring someone you want to impress to the transformed Great Hall of the Community House at St. Bartholomew’s Church and demonstrate your holier-than-thou taste. The terrace may only be open seasonally (April-October), but the interior is open year-round, serving locavore American dishes from chef Matt Weingarten (Savoy, Porcupine) like autumn squash and roasted apple chowder ($12). The neo-Byzantine space has a regal glow—soaring 30-foot ceilings, a raised dining gallery, stained glass windows, and intricately stenciled beams—but the over-the-top flower arrangements give it a wedding reception vibe. So it’s no surprise that there isn’t much of a scene at the 12-seat bar. Fortunately the top-shelf selection of beer, wine, and cocktails ($10-$14), is more than impressive—and fitting for the neighborhood. Only on WASP-y Park Avenue could you go to church—and a bar—all in one trip. |
