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February 19, 2013
"We
Hear...
That Upper West Siders are flocking
to Jennifer Klein’s beautiful new lounge,
Dakota Bar, on 72nd and Columbus - just down
the block from the famous building it’s
named after. Since quietly opening, it
has become an instant hit... in a
neighborhood not renown for classy spots..."
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"Dakota Bar Opens
&
Draws Crowds..."
"Check
Out the Menu !"
February 18, 2013
"The
Dakota Bar has opened on the corner of 72nd street
and Columbus Avenue, and the cocktail lounge and
restaurant appears to already be drawing some nice
crowds.
The
spot has a long wine list, and a full menu, with
pasta bowls, salads, hors d’oeuvres and “specialty
sandwiches” with ingredients like
“crispy shrimp”
starting at $15.
Klein
is a popular hostess and a local who lives right
down the block from the bar..."
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BLACKBOOK
Editorial
Review
March 1, 2013
"Jennifer
Klein ...drops a neighborhood cocktail lounge on
Columbus. Bright green barstools and a long
chandelier provide some punch. Seasonal cocktails,
craft beer, and a serviceable wine list. "
"Food’s several steps above
typical bar fare:"
"Prosciutto and asparagus sandwiches, portobello
tacos served with poppy seed slaw. Parmesan cheese
straws for nibbling and pasta bowls for the hungrier
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More about
Jennifer
and her venues:
"A West Side Wonder."
New York Post
"Elegant. Raising
the Bar. A Hit."
Time Out
"A fine
bouquet"... "Lovely" ..."Cozy."
New York Times
"Sophisticated. A
Class Act."
West Side
Spirit
"Much needed.
Adult."
Zagat
"Things are
looking up for the West Side."
Tasted Magazine
"RESTAURATEUR OF THE YEAR"
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March 3, 2013
"Dakota Bar:
Though named after the nearby apartment building
made famous as John Lennon’s final stomping ground,
the Dakota Bar is more fit for a modern socialite
than a rock ’n roller. Frequented by tailored
thirty-something women .., its whimsical décor
-- featuring chandeliers fashioned out of brass
instruments, warm cream color scheme, and upbeat
music ... Inviting in its interior. With over
150 wines ($10 – 20/glass), plus inventive
wine-based cocktails ($15-20) and old-fashioned
sugary concoctions such as the Pink Squirrel (crème
de noyaux, white crème de cacao, and light cream),
the Dakota Bar’s drink list is artfully chosen...
sample the Dakota Bar’s well-crafted creations."
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APRIL 20,
2013
“People
Are Always Celebrating..."
"No stranger to
the Upper West Side, Jennifer Klein has lived on the
same block for thirty-two years and describes the
area as “very community-driven, interesting, and
educational.” She has seen it change over the years
and observes that the neighborhood lacks places for
locals to socialize, relax and celebrate. “People
are always celebrating,” Jennifer stated, and that’s
the niche that The Dakota Bar wants to fill on West
72nd Street and Columbus Avenue.
Though it boasts
an extensive wine list, it’s not just a “wine bar”
(although it would put many so-called establishments
to shame). The Dakota Bar also features classic
cocktails with a twist and fresh ingredients,
and the menu will soon expand to include wine-based
cocktails as well. The Dakota Bar also offers a full
menu to accompany your drink selection including
artisanal cheeses from all over the world.
The world of wine is always changing: there are
always new varieties of grapes from up-and-coming
regions and climates. Tastes in other liquors are
also in flux. “Who would have imagined that
chocolate-infused vodka would have existed?” noted
Jennifer. Indeed, the Upper West Side is not immune
to change either.
Jennifer feels people crave more fabulous places
right here on the Upper West Side, and she has
certainly provided this at her Dakota Bar. Once
the weather starts getting better, you can expect
the Dakota Bar to have open doors and outdoor
seating for a great and relaxing experience."
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FULL KITCHEN MENU OPEN
NOON
UNTIL MIDNITE
7 DAYS A WEEK
CLICK HERE FOR MENU
Brunch served
12pm to 3pm
7 days a week
BAR
LAST CALLS:
Monday - 1am
Tuesday - 2am
Friday - 3am
Saturday - 3am
Sunday - 12am
We welcome reservations
for
six or more and parties.
Fastest way
to contact us:
EMAIL:
info@TheDakotaBar.com
or call
212-787-0700.
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March 28, 2013
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"Perhaps
Yoko Will Stop In"
By V.L. Hendrickson
"In the shadow
of one of Manhattan's most
iconic apartment buildings,
the Dakota Bar is a comfortable
and lively new addition to West
72nd Street.
Several area bars have closed
over the years, said owner
Jennifer Klein, with new
higher-end retailers and
restaurants moving in. Ms.
Klein, who has lived across the
street from the bar for 32
years, said the neighborhood
needed a place where locals
could "have a few lovely drinks,
some food and good
conversation."
The Dakota has an extensive wine
list (Ms. Klein previously owned
a wine bar) with glasses ranging
between $10 and $20. Classic
cocktails dominate the drinks
menu, with options such as the
Portly Manhattan, with bourbon, Moscatel and bitters, and the
Pimm's Cup, with muddled
cucumber, lemon and ginger ale
(both $14).
Food options range from
snacks—like olive and parmesan
cheese straws ($12) and seasoned
eggplant frites ($13) —
to
salads and pasta dishes. The
restaurant also has a large
selection of cheeses (three
for $19, five for $25). "If you're looking to nosh
on something at the bar, there's
nothing better than a beautiful
presentation of cheese," said
Ms. Klein."
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The
above article was quoted from
the March 28th, 2013 U.S. edition of The Wall Street
Journal featured on
page A18 with the headline: "Perhaps Yoko
Will Stop In."
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May 13, 2013
THE BARHOPPERS PLAYBOOK
New York Magazine names Dakota Bar:
The Upper West Side's
"MAIN ATTRACTION"
"Put
away a stiff cocktail beneath a chandelier fashioned
from brass instruments at this moody retreat owned
by former Jordache model Jennifer Klein... Drink
this: the ginny, lemon-juiced, jasmine-infused Love
Potion Number Wine ($14)..."
..."Food
entrepreneur Jennifer's Klein's new restobar offers
an extensive wine list, craft beer, and innovative
seasonal cocktails, with an eclectic food menu
featuring dishes from Spain to Switzerland and
France to Italy."
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Friday, April 5, 2013
"REALLY, I AM A NEIGHBORHOOD GUY."
"I ate lunch at the Dakota Bar.
It
was a Cobb salad, with chicken, avocado,
bacon, roasted peppers, hard-boiled
eggs, and blue cheese.
It was
fantastic!"
-- Richard Belzer
"7
Fantastic Outtakes From Richard Belzer’s
Grub Street Diet Shoot at
the Dakota Bar"
Photos: Melissa Hom
for Grub Street.
"Law &
Order: SVU star Richard Belzer
is a New York icon — an Upper West Sider
who's also half diehard Francophile. 'I
live in France part of the year, so, you
know, I'm a food snob. A French person
can happily talk about mushrooms for an
hour, instead of like, what do you do,
and how much money do you make?'
"He admits
his eating habits are "eclectic and
eccentric." But after time in the French
countryside, he's fallen back into a New
York rhythm. We don't make a
habit of running outtakes from photo
shoots, but
Richard Belzer — today's Grub
Street Diet subject — was such a good
sport at his Dakota Bar shoot that it felt criminal to keep
the pictures private: a pose that makes
him a dead ringer for Disney's most
famous cartoon restaurant critic,
goofily knowing glances, and a
strawberry that he enjoyed perhaps too
much..."
-- by Alyssa Shelasky
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"...Worth the Ambiance"
"...one of the most incredible
restaurant interiors
that I’ve had the privilege to
experience"
Columbia Daily Spectator
by Yvonne Hsiao
March 7, 2013
"The best decision I’ve
made recently was swapping out my checkered Converse
sneakers for nude stilettos. They certainly went better
with the utter chic-ness of Jennifer Klein’s Dakota
Bar—a rather versatile enterprise that is at once an
upscale lounge, a restaurant, and an impressive wine
bar. ...Dakota has earned its place on the Upper West
Side with its beautiful brass instrument chandelier,
sophisticated color scheme of dark and bold, and
tendency to make a patron’s wallet bleed..."
"Dakota carries gourmet bar food..."
"As a cheese lover, I was pleased with the artisanal
cheese platter. First up was a piece of Romano, a
hard cheese from the northern Netherlands with complex
toffee-like notes. Then came the Spanish Zamorano with
its nutty and sharp taste, which was juxtaposed against
its delicate, melting texture. My favorite, though,
would have to be the French Tomme Fermier d’Alsace, a
smear-ripened cheese with odd but delicious hints of
chlorophyll and mushroom.
The entrées were decent in culinary terms, and great
in the context in which they were served. The clean
scent of arugula testified to its freshness, and its
bitterness worked in favor of the crisp romaine.
Permeated with fresh potatoes and water-tamed red
onions, the salad had a slightly awkward, warm
juxtaposition with the sautéed wild mushrooms and
tender, but sodium-chocked, duck breast. However, with
the tangy and oddly citrusy goat cheese, this
experimental dish was complex and satisfying.
The walnut and Gorgonzola ravioli, meanwhile, hovered on
the verge of too indulgent. Walnuts already ooze
palpable oil when chewed—and when paired with such a
rich Italian cheese and beurre noisette, the sage could
not undercut the richness of it all, even with its
bright notes. General consensus around the table for the
drinkers who accompanied me, though, was that the dish
went well with the wine, which I didn’t have.
Although not a drinker myself, it’s easy to see
the ramifications of having a wine connoisseur as
the owner of Dakota. This place boasts over 150 types of
wines, with call brands for white and red wine next to
lesser-known creations and craft beer.
The Dakota Bar is a place I’d go for a splurge (think
first date or birthday celebration), fully aware that
I’m essentially paying for its ambience–which is well
worth it." |
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THE DAKOTA BAR
Entrance on Columbus
Avenue
Fifty Feet of Open Window
Seating
53 WEST 72 STREET NY NY 10023
(Corner of Columbus
Avenue)
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Copyright 2012, 2013 by Jennifer
Klein. All rights reserved.
The Dakota Bar - TM
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February 2013
"Neighborhood native Jennifer Klein
is behind this funky bar... Thirty wines by the glass
(prices start at $10) feature
old-world countries (France, Italy, Spain), and there is an
extensive bottle list with more than 150 selections. For a
boozier sip, try a red-wine-based tipple, or a cocktail like the
Who's Your Daddy, which combines vodka and Sugar Daddy's
caramel. Nibble on cheese and charcuterie, a club sandwich or
walnut-gorgonzola ravioli at one of the multicolored banquettes,
illuminated by a 25-foot-long chandelier made from brass
instruments."
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"Dakota Bar Offering
SHOT
of NOSTALGIA
to UWS Bar Scene"
by Emily Frost
January 30, 2013
UPPER WEST
SIDE — "With a massive marble bar, swiveling chairs,
chandeliers adorned with musical instruments and retro
cocktails, the Dakota Bar is looking to help revive the
bar scene on the Upper West Side.
The bar will have its grand opening on Valentine's Day
following a year of renovations.
"We felt this corner needed something — something
whimsical," said Jennifer Klein. "There are so few places to
connect and smile and meet your neighbors."
The Dakota Bar will be open from 3 p.m. (until 2 or 3
a.m. daily) with an extensive wine and beer list and a
roster of signature cocktails.
The drinks will "have a nostalgic feeling, using gum
drops, liqueurs, and sugar daddy cocktails and caramel
liqueurs," said Jennifer Klein. She drew inspiration from drinks
she remembers her mother drinking, like the Pink
Squirrel, typically made with creme de noyaux, white
creme de cacao and light cream.
Klein will also serve a variety of wine-based cocktails:
"You could start with Cabernet with fruits and simple
sugar and pick any kind of liqueur."
Or she said she'd mix white wine with vodka and herbs.
"We are here with [older] people who could relate to
nostalgia...and a lot of younger people will [also]
relate," she said.
In April, Klein will debut a "punch brunch" with several
different punches alongside a full brunch menu.
Klein said she and her husband, Todd, who live a block
away, have always had a fascination with the Dakota, and
decided to name the bar after the legendary building.
The 1,200-square-foot restaurant fits 100 people and
Klein said, "everywhere you sit, you can see out the
windows." The bar has a wall of south and west facing
windows that will showcase the sunset and can be opened
in the summertime, she said.
A glamour shot of Klein from her modeling days and dark
tables add to the bar's grown-up feel in the
family-friendly neighborhood.
To add to the atmosphere, which features large green bar
chairs and maroon swivel chairs, the bar will "play
great funky music from every era," she said.
Though the Dakota Bar is surrounded by popular
restaurants, Klein said the bar's emphasis is on the
drinks menu. "We're not a restaurant," she said. "We're
a bar first."
However, the food on offer will come in big portions.
The menu includes: 10 salads, 10 pastas, 10 "really big
sandwiches," Charcuterie, pates, and cheese boards with
three to 12 cheeses."
"We want to fill everybody up," she said."
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March 27, 2013
Atmosphere Excellent - Decor Excellent - Service
Excellent
"At
present, the new bar in the area. A famous
name echoing a famous landmark building.
Totally sophisticated atmosphere, even glamorous;
and a welcome presence on the Upper West Side. Love
it!'
-- Frances Apgar
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Upper West Side's
Nightlife Scene Heats Up
by Emily Frost
March 10, 2013
UPPER WEST SIDE — "Upper West Siders
have long known that if they want a good drink and a hopping
nightlife scene free of college students and sports bars, they'd
have to head below 59th Street.
All that's changing now, as restaurateurs
heat up the
after-hours scene uptown, offering nightlife options upscale
enough to complement their food menus.
Owners are recognizing that there's demand for spaces where
patrons can stop in for a pre-theater drink, sit down for a
formal dinner, enjoy a few rounds of cocktails or celebrate a
Saturday night in style...
...Jennifer Klein, who opened The Dakota Bar, said she'd
also noticed the changes and wanted to be part of the comeback.
"[Columbus] Avenue desperately needs nighttime places," she
said.
Klein said she's happy her bar is among the new nightlife options and believes the competition will stir interest.
"It happened in the Meatpacking District," she said. "The more
things that come up here, it's going to bring people....
...Owner Jennifer Klein saw a need for a sophisticated bar
along Columbus Avenue that mixed nostalgia with bold, modern
colors and decor to create a new after-hours place people would
seek out. The Dakota Bar has a sizeable wine selection, but with
'hopping' music and nostalgic cocktails, Klein was aiming to create a fun,
lively bar.
The Dakota Bar seats about 100 people and will serve food in
large portions, said Klein, who added that seeing a lot of
"cool retail stores" on the avenue signaled to her that it was
time for the dining scene to catch up.
Klein said she has partnered with the comedy club
Stage 72,
which is a few blocks west on 72nd Street, to draw people to her
bar after the shows rather than having them jump on the subway
and head Downtown. "We felt this corner needed something — something whimsical,"
Klein said."
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