The Standard Grill, NYC

We went to visit the High Line on the West Side of Manhattan - I think it's one of New York's best urban projects. Designed by Field Operations, the park is located on a disused railway track that was intended for demolition. However, the collective efforts of the residents and NY City planners paid off when they managed to keep the High Line through public support, funding and innovative land development strategies.
There are various entrance points to the High Line. We got on around 30th Street, and made our way towards Washington Street.

Looking across to New Jersey.

After the walk, the main motivation was to find a yummy place for breakfast. We knew that the Standard Grill, at the bottom of the Standard Hotel, had several good reviews so we were most pleased to find it easily. We heard subsequently that the Standard Hotel appears to be a hot favourite among exhibitionists, and that residents have been complaining about guests who take advantage of the glass facades to put on quite a spectacle for the neighbourhood.

Love the exterior of the restaurant.

Loved the interiors too.

Retro flooring

Everything about the decor was nice - the lamps, chairs, table, funky booth seats

Getting ready for lunch. We were too early for oysters.

Loved the bar stools too

Part of the bar under the High Line

This entire bar was really buzzy when we passed by on a Sat evening. It would have been lovely to sit outside as well.

Loved the signs too.

How does someone manage to lay out cushions so elegantly?!

Love the mild steel frames against the fair face brick. I think the beams and SHS were new.

We ordered scones to share

Eggs benedict

Strawberry waffles

French toast with bananas and pecans

Unfortunately we didn't have time for lunch, dinner or drinks there, nor space for anything at Chelsea Market after that. Which means another visit to NYC needs to be made : )

Restaurant details at http://thestandardgrill.com/