First look: Marc Vetri's Amìs
The Roman trattoria, opening Jan. 18, will have small plates and a rock-and-roll soundtrack.
First look: Marc Vetri's Amìs
Marc Vetri is rocking-and-rolling at 13th and Waverly Streets as workers put the final touches on his Roman trattoria, Amìs.
Vetri says the health inspection is due Wednesday (12/30) and first public service will be Jan. 14*. Unlike many other restaurateurs, Vetri wants to get the kinks out before he opens.
And speaking of Kinks: The rustic 70-seater, which boasts a dull zinc bar, industrial-look exposed ceiling/walls, and more reclaimed pine than you can shake a stick at, will have a rock-and-roll soundtrack. Vetri explains that all the better Roman trattorias, which he's modeling this on, play American classic rock. (The name Amìs -- pronounced Ah-MEES -- is dialect for "friends" in Lombardy, where Vetri studied.)
Here are a few details and rough photos:
- Small-plate menu.
- Check average will be in the high $40s, compared with $65 for his Osteria and -- as he says -- "phew!" for his flagship, Vetri.
- Wine list of 12 reds and 12 whites plus a half-dozen beers on tap.
- Oversize dining bar at the open kitchen.
- Vetri chef Brad Spence behind the line.
- Construction by Ofer Shlomo, the wizard behind Zahav, Percy Street, and Osteria.
* moved up
Amis, indeed! Friends don't let friends go hungry, which is how you go out the door in Vetry! Charge what you need to charge and feed people properly, for cryin out loud. Cheap, cheap,cheap! No more Marc Vetri for me, and I don't care WHAT music is on the jukebox.— ratbag- Oh, and did I mention snotty staff, including co-owner? I work hard for my money and, whereas I don't expect anyone3 to kiss my keyster, I certainly don't continue to spend my cash in places where I'm treated like they're doing me a big favor rather than treating me as a welcome guest.— ratbag
- Not sure where ratbag ate (Vetri or Osteria), but I travel around the world on business, and have had the opportunity to eat at some extraordinary restaurants, and my meal at Vetri remains one of the best that I've ever had. Couple that with the facts that they were able to provide us a table for my chef daughter's 21st birthday on 3 days notice, and they let my other daughter the wine enthusiast visit the kitchen with the sommolier to select wine pairings,and it was an great night.— richojr
