It was Monkey Royale (above). But after owner Frederick Twomey decided coffee service wasn't going to pay the bills...
It's become Bar Carrera, inspired by a San Sebastián men's culinary club. Expect wines and small plates, both of the roughly Spanish variety.
· Openings: Bar Carrera [NYM]
Photos by Eater photog Noah Kalina. Monkey Royale photographed on 8/3/04; Bar Carrera on 10/19/05.