Virage - Pelham

This place is great for Brunch, Happy Hour, lunch, etc. There aren't too many good places on lower 2nd Ave but I am recommending Virage! read more This place is great for Brunch, Happy Hour, lunch, etc. There aren't too many good places on lower 2nd Ave but I am recommending Virage!

Everything that you might want to see on an Israeli menu is here. We shared an octopus appetizer; tasty and a generous portion of octopus which could have been... read more Everything that you might want to see on an Israeli menu is here. We shared an octopus appetizer; tasty and a generous portion of octopus which could have been warmer. We both had a falafel pita sandwich with a side salad; neither of us could finish: again, generous portions A Reisling was good, the martini fair. We would go again if we are in the neighborhood or are planning to eat with vegan/vegetarian others.

The food was excellent and the servers were terrific. The noise level, however, was awful. We are seniors and unlike millennials (who seemed to be very happy! a... read more The food was excellent and the servers were terrific. The noise level, however, was awful. We are seniors and unlike millennials (who seemed to be very happy! are not fine with a decibel level that gives headaches. If you are not a millenial, don't come on a Saturday night. But, i would chance it for brunch. If you are a millenial, have fun at Bar Virage!

I went to Bar Virage for brunch with my family. The service was great, and so was the food. The portions were very generous but the food tasted fresh, healthy a... read more I went to Bar Virage for brunch with my family. The service was great, and so was the food. The portions were very generous but the food tasted fresh, healthy and delicious.

It began when we were served without a fork, which took 10 minutes to bring because there were none clean—they were all being washed. The General Manager even s... read more It began when we were served without a fork, which took 10 minutes to bring because there were none clean—they were all being washed. The General Manager even suggested that we could just take a fork from the next table! When we ordered our second round of Twisted Rabbits, they were sweeter than usual. When we mentioned it to the waitress, she relayed our feedback to the bartender, who essentially accused me of having drunk half the drink already. When we decided to leave, we received our bill, which included charges for four drinks even though we never got our fourth drink. The General Manager didn't even make an effort to apologize for the rude behavior of his staff or to adjust our bill, much less offer a complimentary drink. Needless to say, this place is no longer on my favorites list, and I won't be recommending it to anyone. Just a few blocks away is an incredible spot called Nomad (Mediterranean cuisine), where the atmosphere, food, and staff are much more welcoming! It's located on 2nd Avenue between 4th and 5th. When you go, tell the owner that Lisa and Jane sent you!