As anyone in the business will tell you, restaurants are one risky enterprise. But, at least for right now, The Lion, a chic bistro that Dan Abrams and Dave Zinczenko (among others) opened in May on a tree-lined street off lower Fifth, is king of the Manhattan jungle. One need only stand outside the eatery’s unmarked entrance during supper hours for proof. A steady stream of famous and famous-looking diners — some in straight-from-the-office attire, others in jean cutoffs — stride in for a bite. Last week alone patrons included Katy Perry, Vera Wang, Francisco Costa, Ingrid Sischy, Kelly Rowland, Joel Schumacher, Sean Avery, Gucci Westman, Brian Atwood and Jason Wu. (A dapper gatekeeper is on hand to shoo those without reservations away.)
The draw? Perhaps it’s more than just the stylish scene. Boasted the maître d’ of the restaurant’s $18 hamburger, “That’s the best deal you are going to find around here.”
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July 26, 2010
They Are Wearing: The Lion
Last week, patrons at The Lion included Francisco Costa, Joel Schumacher, Sean Avery, Gucci Westman, Brian Atwood and Jason Wu.
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Jason Wu
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They Are Wearing: The Lion
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Brian Atwood
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Joel Schumacher and friends
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Gucci Westman
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Kelly Rowland
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They Are Wearing: The Lion
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David Neville and friend
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They Are Wearing: The Lion
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Bethenny Frankel
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They Are Wearing: The Lion
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They Are Wearing: The Lion
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